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Middletown, CT, Project Editor, American Library Association

Filed under GSLIS Jobs and Opportunities
Posted by GSLIS, May 01, 2008
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QUAL: MLS, preferably with academic library experience or advanced degree in a recognized liberal arts and sciences field, preferably with minimum of 1-2 yrs undergraduate teaching exp and at least 3yrs of publishing exp. Ability to juggle large numbers of competing tasks while maintaining positive working relationships with a large and geographically scattered editorial team.

DUTIES: The American Library Association is seeking a full-time Project Editor for Choice magazine, a monthly review journal. Responsibilities include the oversight of the ongoing editorial development of Resources for College Libraries (RCL), a core collection of recommended titles for academic library collections available in print and Web formats. Recruit, supervise, and coordinate 300+ member editorial team of subject editors and bibliographers (teaching faculty and academic librarians). Primary liaison with business partner re software development (for both content development and end product), product promotion and marketing. Develop and implement RCL editorial policies and procedures in coordination with Choice Editor & Publisher, Editorial Director, and RCL Editorial Board.

SALARY: This is a full-time position in our Middletown, Connecticut office with a starting salary from the mid-forties; negotiable based on experience. ALA offers a 35-hour work week, an excellent benefit package including low-cost medical/dental insurance, TIAA/CREF 403B retirement plan, and generous paid vacation.

TO APPLY: Interested candidates should forward their resume and cover letter to: American Library Association, Human Resources Dept. Ref. projeditor/CHOICE, 50 E. Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611, fax: 312/280-5270, email: mpullen@ala.org. The American Library Association is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are invited from women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.

DEADLINE: Not stated.