[Rdap] Fwd: Applicants welcome for Editor-in-Chief(s), Journal of Librarianship & Scholarly Communication

[Adrian Ho]

Forwarding on behalf of Isaac Gilman...


*Apologies for cross-posting*





JLSC (http://jlsc-pub.org/jlsc) invites individuals or multi-member teams
to apply for the position of JLSC Editor-in-Chief.



The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for a wide array of editorial matters,
including submission assessment, reviewer management, article solicitation,
journal promotion, and oversight of the direction of the journal in
consultation with the Editorial Board.



*Responsibilities*



The Editor-in-Chief (EIC) manages the overall function of the journal,
including the scheduling and running of Editorial Board meetings,
overseeing the development of policies, and enforcement of those policies.
The EIC also oversees the editorial process, including assessment of the
scope and relevance of submissions, assignment of peer reviewers, review of
revisions, and guiding accepted submissions through the final editing
(copyediting and proofreading) and publication stages. (The EIC is not
responsible for copyediting or any production tasks).



The EIC works closely with the Editorial Board to shape journal policy and
practices. Editorial Board members assist the EIC in identifying and
recruiting peer reviewers, performing peer review of submissions,
soliciting manuscripts, and increasing general awareness and reach of the
journal.



The official term for Editor-in-Chief is for a minimum of four years, with
possible annual reappointment thereafter, to a maximum service of seven
years. This is a volunteer position.



*Preferred start date is August 2015*; the current editor will assist the
new EIC for a one-month transition period (and be available for
consultation after the transition period).



*How to Apply*



The Editor-in-Chief position is open to individuals or multi-member teams.
To apply, please provide *(a) *applicant contact information, *(b)* a
current CV, and *(c)* a statement addressing the below criteria for
selection to Isaac Gilman at gilmani at pacificu.edu by *April 30, 2015*.
Finalists for the position will be asked to provide at least two references.



*A successful applicant must demonstrate:*



   - Commitment to advancing scholarly communication practices and
   librarianship


   - This includes demonstrated leadership in - and/or advocacy for - the
   intersections of scholarly communication and librarianship, as well as
   knowledge in any of the specific areas related to JLSC topics of interest
   (publishing, data services, digital repositories, open access, article
   metrics, et al.).



   - Scholarly experience


   - This includes an active record of professional growth and scholarly
   achievement. For example, the candidate is engaged in research, has
   authored works in areas related to JLSC topics of interest, is active in
   relevant professional organizations, or is involved in advocacy or
   instruction related to topics of interest. Preference will be given to
   individuals with prior experience as an editor or editorial board member
   for a journal.



   - Institutional support or individual dedication


   - The candidate must be able to dedicate the time necessary to provide
   ongoing timely support for authors and the journal as a whole. Examples of
   evidence of this could include: the candidate being provided release time
   for JLSC duties, the activities falling within the scope of the candidate’s
   professional responsibilities (e.g. employer expectations to be engaged in
   scholarship), or recent adjustments to responsibilities (e.g. cycled off
   committees or other obligations that have created time for new
   opportunities).



*Beyond the above primary requirements, additional consideration will be
given to the following criteria when reviewing applicants:*



   - Academic discipline or arena of study, professional work, performance,
   etc. with a preference for individuals familiar with academic librarianship
   - Affiliation with institution or professional/community entity, with a
   preference for individuals with expertise that demonstrates a high level of
   professional  achievement
   - Location of current employment (nation, region, hemisphere), with a
   preference for individuals that can provide a voice for under- or
   un-represented perspectives
   - Academic or professional position, with a preference for individuals
   that demonstrate evidence of substantial professional contributions to
   librarianship or their related academic discipline, as well as attainment
   of a high level of activity in other professional endeavors.



*About JLSC*



The *Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication* is a quarterly,
peer-reviewed open-access publication for original articles, reviews, and
case studies that analyze or describe the strategies, partnerships, and
impact of library-led digital projects, online publishing, and scholarly
communication initiatives.



*JLSC* is a shared intellectual space for scholarly communication
librarians, institutional repository managers, digital archivists, digital
data managers, and related professionals. The journal provides a focused
forum for library practitioners to share ideas, strategies, research, and
pragmatic explorations of library-led initiatives related to such areas as
institutional repository and digital collection management, library
publishing/hosting services, and authors’ rights advocacy efforts. As
technology, scholarly communication, the economics of publishing, and the
roles of libraries all continue to evolve, the work shared in JLSC informs
practices that strengthen librarianship.



The journal welcomes original research and practitioner experience papers,
as well as submissions in alternative formats (e.g. video).



In order to lower barriers to publication for authors, JLSC does not charge
submission or any other form of author fees.



*Publisher*



*JLSC* is published by Pacific University Libraries. Pacific University
(Oregon) is a private undergraduate liberal arts institution with graduate
and professional programs in education, optometry and the health
professions.



*Indexing*



*JLSC* is indexed in *Library & Information Science Source* and *Academic
Search Premier *(EBSCO) and is included in the *Directory of Open Access
Journals* (DOAJ).




*------------------------------------------------------------------------**Isaac
Gilman, MLIS* | Scholarly Communication & Publishing Services Librarian |
Associate Professor
Pacific University - Hillsboro Campus | 222 SE 8th Avenue, Suite 202 |
Hillsboro, OR 97123
p: 503.352.7209 | f: 503.352.7230 | gilmani at pacificu.edu

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