The RUSA Publications and Communication Committee is currently accepting
applications for volunteers to lead the transition and future directions of
the RUSA Blog (http://blog.rusa.ala.org/ ). The focus of the RUSA Blog will
be for contributors to share, discuss, and promote current trends in
reference and user services. The Blog will be written by a team of
columnists with a publishing schedule facilitated by a coordinator.



We are currently looking for:

(1)  a blog coordinator

(2)  a blog website coordinator

(3)  columnists to contribute to the blog



Applications should be submitted no later than June 22, 2014.



*Apply online: *https://tamu.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_6QemdrOkMOMyYn3



*Available Positions: *



RUSA Blog Coordinator:

·         Coordinator is responsible for recruiting and selecting four or
more columnists with a variety of perspectives and sets publication
schedule to ensure regular postings that represent a broad spectrum of
ideas relevant to RUSA members and potential members.

·         Edit articles for content, style, format and correct grammatical
usage.

·         Accepts, solicits, and selects requests for guest posts as needed

·         Collaborates with Blog Website Coordinator, Publications and
Communications Committee, and RUSA staff to ensure Blog meets RUSA branding
standards.

·         Serves ex-officio on RUSA Publications and Communications
Committee



RUSA Blog Website Coordinator:

·         Website Coordinator is responsible for maintaining Blog CMS,
design, and functionality.

·         Provides technical support to Blog Coordinator and columnists.

·         Coordinates with RUSA Webmaster on the technical specifications
and the integration of the RUSA Blog with RUSA News, RUSA Website, and
social media.

·         Collaborates with Blog Coordinator, Publications and
Communications Committee, and RUSA staff to ensure Blog meets RUSA branding
standards.

·         Serves ex-officio on RUSA Publications and Communications
Committee



Columnists

·         Writes and posts 6+ articles per year

·         Serves as peer reviewer for other columnists as needed

·         RUSA Member



*Recruitment Process:*

The committee will accept applications for all positions thru June 22nd.
The committee will conduct interviews after annual for the RUSA Blog and
Website Coordinators. Once the Blog Coordinator is selected, that
individual will lead the selection process for columnists.



*Background:*

In 2013, an Emerging Leader’s project created the blog “Chasing Reference”.
This blog was a great way for members and new librarians to create content,
share their experiences, and highlight trends within the profession. The
Publications and Communications committee would like to see the blog
continue and in order to do so a structure needs to be put in place in
order to make the blog a sustainable project. Additionally, the current
RUSA Blog has been rebranded as RUSA News with the RUSA office as the
content creators which allows for the opportunity for a member driven blog.