Hello, again! Just a reminder that the deadline to apply for the Code4Lib Journal editorial committee is Monday, April 30.
If you have been thinking about the call for new editors, I encourage you to apply. It's a great opportunity to contribute to something that makes a real difference to the library community by improving the dissemination of innovative and practical ideas. In my experience, it's both a lot work and a lot of fun and the editorial committee is made up of dedicated, supportive people who are great to work with. Questions? Ask me ([email protected]) or anybody on the editorial committee (http://journal.code4lib.org/editorial-committee) or all of us ([email protected]). Kelley On Tue, Apr 10, 2012 at 10:22 AM, Kelley McGrath <[email protected]> wrote: > 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, making sure the formatting is okay, all > images and tables look good, etc. > ** 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 an individual who is self-motivated, organized and able to meet > deadlines; is familiar with ideas and trends in the field; and has 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 Monday, April 30 to > [email protected]. Your letter should address these two basic questions: > > 1) What is your vision for the Code4Lib Journal? Why are you interested in it? > > 2) How can you contribute to the Code4Lib Journal, i.e. what do you have to > offer? > > We 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] or ask > any member of the editorial committee (listed at > http://journal.code4lib.org/editorial-committee). We plan to make decisions > about additional editors by mid-May. > > Kelley McGrath > on behalf of the Code4Lib Editorial Committee
