AASL seeking new co-editor for Knowledge Quest (Steven Hofmann) Marcia Tuttle 03 Apr 2000 17:26 UTC
---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2000 09:07:11 -0500 From: Steven Hofmann <shofmann@ALA.ORG> Subject: AASL seeking new co-editor for Knowledge Quest AASL seeking new co-editor for Knowledge Quest The American Association of School Librarians (AASL), a division of the American Library Association, is seeking a new co-editor for its print journal Knowledge Quest. Deadline for applications is May 1, 2000. The appointment begins August 1, 2000. Published bimonthly September through June, Knowledge Quest is devoted to offering substantive information to assist building-level library media specialists, supervisors, library educators, and other decision-makers concerned with the development of school library media programs and services. Feature articles and columns address the integration of theory and practice in school librarianship and new developments in education, learning theory, and relevant disciplines. Appointed by the AASL president, the new co-editor will share the responsibility of editorial direction, textual content and manuscript development with continuing co-editor Debbie Abilock, librarian at The Nueva School in Hillsborough, Calif. The co-editors are supported by the Knowledge Quest Editorial Board, whose members serve as consultants in the development of guidelines and policies for the publication of the journal. Business management, production and publishing are handled through AASL staff and ALA Production Services. This co-editor position is open to any AASL personal member or potential member whose professional experience and writing and/or editing background would enable him or her to produce a high quality publication that addresses the diverse interests of the readership. Like all AASL committee appointments, this is a volunteer, unpaid position. However, the division provides a travel budget for the co-editors to attend ALA Midwinter Meetings and ALA Annual Conferences as well as funds for some expenses incurred in editing the journal. The co-editors are also eligible for complimentary "press" registration for ALA Midwinter Meetings, ALA Annual Conferences and AASL National Conferences. Attendance at these events is a requirement of the position. Other requirements include the ability to work within established deadlines and commitment to devoting the necessary time to the editors' work. ! The co-editor can expect to devote an average of 5-6 hours per week to the journal, although actual demands on the editors' time fluctuate considerably during the year. If you wish to be considered for this position, please submit by Monday, May 1, 2000: * a letter indicating your reasons for seeking the position and describing your knowledge of the priorities and goals of AASL; * a copy of your resume; * up to three samples of articles you have written and/or written material you have edited; and * three letters of reference. Send the above to Steven Hofmann, c/o Knowledge Quest Co-editor Search, American Association of School Librarians, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611-2795. For more information, contact Mr. Hofmann at 800-545-2433, ext. 4389; e-mail: shofmann@ala.org. Selected candidates will be interviewed by the AASL Executive Committee at the ALA 2000 Annual Conference in Chicago, July 6-12. Steven L. Hofmann Coordinator of Communications Managing Editor, Knowledge Quest American Association of School Librarians a division of the American Library Association 50 East Huron Street Chicago, Illinois 60611-2795 800-545-2433, ext. 4389 312-280-4389 direct 312-664-7459 fax shofmann@ala.org www.ala.org/aasl