The following opportunity is available to members of ALA’s Core division
<https://www.ala.org/core>

Information Technology and Libraries <https://ital.corejournals.org/>
(ITAL), Core’s quarterly open-access, peer-reviewed technical journal, is
hiring an Assistant Editor. The ITAL Assistant Editor is a member of the
ITAL Editorial Board, assists with evaluation of submitted articles ("desk
review") prior to peer review, and manages the journal's peer review
process, including communication with authors. The ITAL Assistant Editor
also shares duties for copyediting and layout of articles accepted for
publication with the Editor. Along with the other members of the ITAL
Editorial Board, the ITAL Assistant Editor assists with publicity and
content development for the journal and advises the ITAL Editor on policy
and strategy.

The ITAL Assistant Editor is appointed by the Core Board on the
recommendation of the ITAL Editorial Board for a renewable three-year term
(July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028). The position comes with a $1000/year
stipend. The individual must be a member in good standing of ALA and its
Core division during the entire period of service.

Qualifications

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   Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written
   English
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   General familiarity with information technology in a
   library/archives/museum environment
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   Ability to participate in regularly scheduled meetings and to work on
   assigned project teams
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   Previous experience writing for publication
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   Service as a peer reviewer or editor for an academic, scholarly, or
   trade publication is desirable

To apply
Send a letter of interest and a summary of your qualifications to Ken
Varnum, editor, at [log in to unmask] by April 18, 2025.

Sincerely,

Ken Varnum, Editor
*Information Technology and Libraries <https://ital.corejournals.org/>*