[LM_NET] Gen: YALSA seeks Member Editor for journal

[Beth Yoke <byoke@ALA.ORG>]

The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) is seeking a Member
Editor for its award winning quarterly journal, Young Adult Library
Services. The deadline for applications is April 10, 2009.  

 

The Member Editor will be responsible for the textual and pictorial
content of the quarterly publication, and will work closely with YALSA's
Editorial Advisory Board, member groups and YALSA's Communications
Specialist to solicit articles and information.  The Member Editor will
also edit and proof all copy for each issue.

 

Applicants must have editorial experience, excellent communications
skills, the technical capacity to work in an electronic environment, and
be YALSA members.  Experience in library service to young adults is
preferred.  

 

The Member Editor will be selected by June 1, 2009.  The term of the
appointment is two years beginning with work on the Winter 2010 issue
and ending with completion of the Fall 2011 issue.  The Member Editor
will receive an honorarium of $500 per issue and $500 to attend each of
ALA's Midwinter and Annual Conferences.  

 

Candidates must send a cover letter, resume which includes editing
experiences, and two samples of published work to: Stephanie Kuenn,
YALSA Communications Specialist, at skuenn@ala.org.  All resumes, etc.
must be submitted via email.  For further information contact Stephanie
Kuenn by email or phone: 1-800-545-2433, extension 2128.

 


POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR MEMBER EDITOR OF


YOUNG ADULT LIBRARY SERVICES (YALS)

 

 

NATURE OF THE POSITION:

 

The Member Editor position is a professional appointment made by the
President of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), with
guidance from YALSA's Executive Committee and Editorial Advisory Board.
Extending for a period of two years, the appointment carries the
possibility for renewal.  An honorarium of $500 per issue (4 per year)
plus $500 in travel support for each of two ALA conferences per year
will be paid.  The Member Editor reports to the Communications
Specialist of YALSA and works closely with YALSA's Editorial Advisory
Board, and is responsible overall to YALSA's Board of Directors.

 

PURPOSE OF THE JOURNAL: 

*       To serve as a vehicle for continuing education for librarians
and library workers serving young adults, ages 12 through 18
*       To publish articles of current interest to the profession
*       To showcase best practices in the field
*       To provide news from related fields
*       To spotlight significant events of the organization, including
but not limited to awards and booklists
*       To offer in-depth reviews of professional literature and
resources
*       To serve as the official record of the association

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

1.               Excellent oral and written communications skills.

2.               Must have the technical capacity to work in an
electronic environment.

3.               Editing experience in publishing and/or journalism,
sufficient to enable the individual to solicit and select articles that
will result in a high-quality publication that addresses the diverse
interest of the readership.

4.               Dynamic, self-motivated individual.

5.               Ability to delegate. 

6.               Strong organizational skills. 

7.               Ability to set and meet deadlines.

8.               Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in
a team environment.

9.               Experience in library services to young adults.

10.            Membership in YALSA.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Member Editor: 

 

*       Deliver to YALSA a final set of copy for each issue according to
previously set deadlines, satisfactory to YALSA in content and form and
ready for typesetting.  

*       Set the scope and tone of the journal both textually and
visually.

*       Work with YALSA's Editorial Advisory Board to develop a yearly
editorial calendar, and to solicit content for the journal.

*       Provide regular input to YALSA's Communications Specialist about
content of upcoming issues so he/she can work with YALSA's advertising
representative to solicit ads, discuss events or YALSA/ALA initiatives
requiring coverage

*       Work with YALSA's Communications Specialist and production team
to determine schedules for publication.

*       Manage editorial office and write editorials.

*       Manage the work of columnists and reviewers.

*       Aggressively encourage the submission of high-quality articles
according to current activities and interests of the field and maintain
and develop positive relationships with authors and potential authors.

*       Complete a thorough review of all submitted content in light of
the philosophy, purpose and general style of the publication.

*       Corresponds in a timely manner with authors regarding
acceptance, rewriting, or rejection of articles.

*       Edit all copy (including rewriting, reorganizing, validating
information in content, etc.).

*       Work with the Communications Specialist to determine association
news to be included in each issue of the journal.

*       Prepare each issue for publication by planning the table of
contents, writing introductory notes, identifying text to be highlighted
in pull quotes, determine the placement of images, etc.

*       Secure copyright as necessary for articles and images and
provide them to YALSA Communications Specialist

*       Thoroughly review and edit page proofs for both first and second
passes.

*       Communicate with production team and the YALSA staff regularly.

*       Communicate with the Member Editor of YAttitudes and the Member
Manager of the blog to collaborate when appropriate.

*       Attend ALA's Annual Conference and Midwinter Meeting, including
meetings of YALSA's Editorial Advisory Board, to assist YALSA with
promoting the publication and also to solicit authors and advertisers.

*       Prepare an annual report for YALSA's Board of Directors, to be
turned in one month before ALA's Annual Conference.

*       Answer questions and inquiries about the journal.

*       Perform other relevant duties as needed.


 


YALSA Communications Specialist:


1.     Communicates regularly with Editor to provide support and
facilitate work.

2.     Works with production team to maintain the template for the
journal.

3.     Works with production team and the Member Editor to develop a
publication schedule and comply with it.

4.     Handles all financial transactions for the journal.   

5.     Works closely with the ad rep to ensure that ad revenues meet
targeted goals. 

6.      Promotes the publication through appropriate venues.

 

Beth Yoke, Executive Director

Young Adult Library Services Association

fastest growing division of ALA

50 E. Huron St. Chicago, IL 60611

1.800.545.2433 x4391

fax: 312.280.5276

Celebrate Teen Tech Week!

March 8-14, 2009

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byoke@ala.org <mailto:byoke@ala.org> 

 


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