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----------------------------Original message---------------------------- Editor Position Announcement: ARLIS/NA Occasional Papers The Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA) is seeking an editor for its Occasional Paper series. This is a newly established position. The series was previously overseen by the Publications Committee. Applicants should have good editing, writing, and organizational skills; should possess a general background in art librarianship; and should exhibit significant participation in ARLIS/NA activities and/or committees. Previous writing and publishing experience is desirable. Attendance at the annual conference is expected. This is a voluntary position with honorarium dependent on the Society's finances and revenues from Occasional Papers. A full description listing the duties of the position follows. Interested applicants are welcome to contact Linda McRae, Chair of the Publications Committee, for more information. The Publications Committee will be available for answering questions and meeting with interested candidates at the ARLIS/NA Annual Conference. To receive full consideration prior to the conference, applications should be postmarked by March 15,1999. Applications will continue to be received until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a resume and a sample of writing to: Linda McRae, Chair ARLIS/NA Publications Committee COFA Visual Resources Library/FAH 110 University of South Florida 4202 East Fowler Ave Tampa, FL 33620-7350 [log in to unmask] Phone: (813) 974-9234 Fax (813) 974-9226 _______________________________________________________________ EDITOR(S) JOB DESCRIPTION - OCCASIONAL PAPERS EDITOR(S) The editor of the Occasional Papers series is responsible for soliciting new manuscripts, overseeing the editorial and production process, and promoting existing publications. The editor of the Occasional Papers series serves as a standing member of the Publications Committee and works closely with authors, production personnel, the Executive Director of ARLIS/NA, and the Publications Committee. Term: Four-year, renewable. Duties: 1. Solicits new manuscripts Works with Publications Committee to develop ideas for new papers. Solicits manuscripts through the ARLIS-L listserve and ARLIS/NA Update. Communicates with and encourages the publication of manuscripts produced by ARLIS/NA committees, divisions, and conference session moderators. 2. Oversees the production process Works with the Publications Committee in revising and/or updating publications guidelines. Coordinates review of potential manuscripts by members of the Publications Committee and/or outside reviewers as appropriate. Reviews, accepts, or rejects unsolicited manuscripts. Communicates with authors to obtain additional information, notifies authors of acceptance or rejection, communicates format requirements, expedites contracts, and periodically checks on progress of manuscript. Works with executive director of ARLIS/NA in overseeing the production processes. 3. Oversees the editorial process Communicates suggestions from the committee and outside reviewers to the author and offers editorial advice where necessary. Reviews and approves the finished manuscript for content and acts as copy editor for final editing. May appoint one or more members of the Publications Committee to assist in the editing. Forwards manuscript to the production manager; reviews production galleys and works with author on final changes. 4. Promotes publications Works with executive director of ARLIS/NA in establishing appropriate advertising venues and copy for the promotion of the Occasional Papers series. Monitors sales and inventory of existing Occasional Papers as reported by the headquarters staff. Creates copy for the announcement of new Occasional Papers. Explores joint publication opportunities with other groups and alternate/electronic publication formats.