Dear colleagues,

The ARLIS/NA Executive Board invites applications for editors of the ARLIS/NA website (AWS). The editors are appointed/reappointed by the Vice President/President Elect in consultation with the Editorial Director, report to the Editorial Director, and are members of the ARLIS/NA Editorial Board.

 

To apply for either one of these positions, submit a letter of interest specifying the position in which you are interested and résumé in electronic format to Carol Graney, Editorial Director, [log in to unmask], by July 15, 2015.

ARLIS/NA Website (AWS) Editors

 

The AWS editors include an Information Architect and Content Editor. Working with the Editorial Director, they are responsible for vetting and editing content, and recommending structural and design improvements to the AWS.

 

Information Architect

 

Major Responsibilities

• Oversee site usability and assessment, and critically evaluate analytics.
  
• Make recommendations for development of site functionality.
  
• Communicate frequently with Editorial Director about proposals and overall structure of site including future development.
  
• Work with Editorial Director and AWS Content Editor to establish website style guide.
  
• Work closely with AWS Content Editor and Media Editor.
  
• Serve as backup content editor when necessary. 

Members with website design experience are encouraged to apply.

 

Content Editor

Major Responsibilities

• Receive and vet all files from Committees, Divisions, Sections, and Special Interest Groups.
  
• Serve as the liaison with ARLIS/NA Headquarters for AWS updates.
  
• Edit text and images received following established style guidelines and Chicago Manual of Style standards.
  
• Curate/select images for various areas of the AWS.
  
• Coordinate with and submit content (text & image) updates to ARLIS/NA Headquarters designate.
  
• Work closely with AWS Information Architect and Media Editor.

Members with editorial experience are encouraged to apply.

Review of Applications

 

Applications for both editorial positions will be reviewed by the Editorial Director and other members of the ARLIS/NA Editorial Board. The Editorial Director will make a recommendation to the ARLIS/NA Vice President/President-Elect for appointment no later than September 1, 2015.

Carol H. Graney

ARLIS/NA Editorial Director

Associate Provost and Director of Libraries
The University of the Arts
320 S. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-717-6281
215-717-6287 (fax)
http://library.uarts.edu/