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----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Position Announcement Copy Editor for ART DOCUMENTATION The Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA) is seeking a copy editor for its semi-annual journal ART DOCUMENTATION. Published since 1982, ART DOCUMENTATION includes articles, columns, and book reviews critical to the interests of art librarians and visual resources curators. The copy editor will assist the editor and the Olson Management staff in the timely production of ART DOCUMENTATION. Applicants should possess a Bachelor s degree and two years copy editing experience; writing and organizational skills; and have the ability to work with submissions in various electronic formats. A broad range of previous writing, editing, and publishing in the fine arts or humanities is highly desirable. Attendance at the Society annual conference is required. This is a voluntary opportunity which carries with it an annual honorarium and reimbursement of expenses (not including conference attendance). Reporting to the president of ARLIS/NA, the position is renewable biennially. Duties: 1/ Edits manuscripts submitted for ART DOCUMENTATION for style and mechanics. Corrects sentence structure, arranges paragraphs, tightens diction, corrects spelling and punctuation, establishes consistent and accurate forms of names. Works with authors to resolve major questions or revisions. 2/ Proofreads galleys and collates corrections for printer. Checks final galleys for accuracy before printing. 3/ Works with editorial staff to ensure adherence to publication deadlines. 4/ Works with Headquarters design/layout staff to ensure high quality of visual appearance and readability. 5/ Attends annual meeting of the Art Libraries Society of North America. 6/ Performs other duties as directed by the Executive Board of the Art Libraries Society of North America. Applicants should submit a letter of intent, resume, names of two references, and writing/editing samples by November 15, 1996, to: Judy Dyki Chair, ART DOCUMENTATION Copy Editor Search Committee Cranbrook Academy of Art Library 1221 N. Woodward Avenue, Box 801 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48303-0801 810-645-3364 810-645-3464 fax [log in to unmask] (e-mail)