The Code4Lib Journal (http://journal.code4lib.org/) is looking for volunteers
to join its editorial committee. Editorial committee members work
collaboratively to produce the quarterly Code4Lib Journal. Editors are
expected to:
* Read, discuss, and vote on incoming proposals.
* Volunteer to be the assigned editor or second reader for specific
proposals.
* Assigned editors work with the author(s) to make sure the article is
as strong as possible, that the copy is clean, and deadlines are met. They
also enter the article into WordPress, ensuring formatting, images, tables, and
other elements.
* Second readers act as a second set of eyes for the assigned editor.
* Read and comment on any other article that interests you.
* Volunteer for administrative tasks and projects as they crop up.
* Take a turn as Coordinating Editor for an Issue. The Coordinating Editor
shepherds the issue through its life cycle.
We seek individuals who are self-motivated, organized and able to meet
deadlines; are familiar with ideas and trends in the field; and have an
interest in the mechanics of writing. There is a sometimes significant time
commitment involved; expect to set aside ten or more hours a month.
It sounds like a lot of work, but it's also a lot of fun (if editing is your
idea of fun).
Intrigued? Please send a letter of interest by Oct 12, 2020 to
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. Your letter should address
these basic questions:
1. What is your vision for the Code4Lib Journal? Why are you interested in
it?
2. What parts of library technology are of interest to you? (The editorial
committee is looking for a balance of interests across the field.)
3. How can you contribute to the Code4Lib Journal, i.e. what do you have to
offer?
4. Through which mailing list did you see this call for editors?
The Code4Lib Journal strives to represent a variety of perspectives in library
technology and we encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
We also encourage people who have previously applied and who are still
interested to re-apply. We have had to turn down a lot of highly-qualified
people in the past due to the large number of applications.
If you have any questions, contact us by email at
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> or ask any member of the
editorial committee (listed at
http://journal.code4lib.org/editorial-committee<http://journal.code4lib.org/editorial-committee>).
We plan to make decisions about additional editors by late November.
Eric Hanson (he, him, his)
Code4Lib Journal Editorial Committee
