Associate Editor, Social Sciences, Choice Reviews - American Library Association

Associate Editor, Social Sciences, Choice Reviews - American Library Association (ALA). CHOICE (http://choice360.org), a publishing unit of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL, a division of the American Library Association), and the publisher of Choice Reviews and ccAdvisor, the premier sources for reviews of new English-language books and digital resources for academic libraries, is seeking an associate editor, social sciences.
     Reporting to the editorial director, the social sciences associate editor ensures high-quality monthly review coverage of the most important new print and digital resources for academic and scholarly library collections. The associate editor selects publications and digital resources for review; oversees a pool of expert reviewers in relevant subject areas (e.g., anthropology, sociology, history); edits reviews for publication; and prepares/edits special features, newsletters, and bibliographic essays.

     Requirements: Minimum of three years editorial experience in an academic, consumer, or trade publishing operation. Broad knowledge of the social sciences and collection-development practices and trends in academic libraries. MLS and/or library experience in the social sciences or collection development highly desirable.
     Salary: Negotiable from the low 40s; based on relevant experience. ALA offers a comprehensive and valuable benefits package that includes generous paid vacation and retirement annuity.
     Location: CHOICE is located in Middletown, CT. No option to work remotely.
     Apply online at http://www.ala.org/aboutala/contactus/workatala including cover letter and resume. (additional documents can be uploaded on the same screen as the resume); OR, send a cover letter and resume to: American Library Association, Human Resources, Ref: socialscieditCHOICE, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611-6763; Fax: (312) 280-5270; Email: mpullen@ala.org.
     The American Library Association is an equal opportunity employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.

Science & Technology Editor - Choice Magazine

Science & Technology Editor - Choice Magazine. CHOICE Magazine (http://www.ala.org/acrl/choice/), an internationally recognized scholarly publishing enterprise of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), a division of the American Library Association (ALA) is seeking an experienced Science & Technology Editor. CHOICE is the premier source for reviews of new English -language books and digital resources for academic libraries. Reporting to the Editorial Director, the Science & Technology editor ensures high-quality monthly review coverage of the most important new print and digital resources in the natural sciences, including philosophy, for academic and scholarly library collections. The editor selects publications and digital resources for review; oversees a pool of expert reviewers in relevant subject areas; edits reviews for publication; and prepares/edits special features, newsletters, and bibliographic essays. Requirements: Minimum of five years experience in academic publishing in an editorial capacity. Broad knowledge of the natural sciences and collection-development practices and trends in academic libraries; disciplinary expertise in philosophy desirable. Master’s in Library Science preferable. Library experience in the natural sciences, technology, or collection development desirable. Salary: Negotiable from the low 60s; based on relevant experience. Apply online at http://www.ala.org/aboutala/contactus/workatala including cover letter and resume. (additional documents can be uploaded on the same screen as the resume) OR Send a cover letter and resume to: American Library Association, Human Resources, Ref: sciencetecheditCHOICE, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611-6763. Fax: (312) 280-5270. Email: mpullen@ala.org. The American Library Association is an equal opportunity employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.

Reference Editor, Choice Magazine - American Library Association, Chicago, IL

Reference Editor, Choice Magazine - American Library Association, Chicago, IL. CHOICE Magazine (http://www.ala.org/acrl/choice/), an internationally recognized scholarly publishing enterprise of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), a division of the American Library Association (ALA) is seeking an experienced Reference Editor. CHOICE is the premier source for reviews of new English –language books and digital resources for academic libraries. Reporting to the Editorial Director, the Reference Editor ensures high-quality review coverage of the most important print and digital publications for academic and scholarly library collections by managing the reference area and several other subject sections of CHOICE (currently philosophy and religion) and preparing/editing special features, newsletters, and bibliographic essays. The editor selects publications for reviews; oversees a pool of expert reviewers in relevant subject areas; and edits reviews for publication. Requirements: Minimum of five years experience in academic publishing in an editorial capacity. Broad knowledge of reference and collection-development practices and trends in academic libraries; disciplinary expertise in philosophy and religion highly desirable. Library experience in reference, collection development, or public services also highly desirable. Masters in Library Science preferable but not required. Salary: Negotiable from the high 50s; based on relevant experience. Apply online at http://www.ala.org/aboutala/contactus/workatala including cover letter and resume. (additional documents can be uploaded on the same screen as the resume) OR Send a cover letter and resume to: American Library Association, Human Resources, Ref: refeditCHOICE, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611-6763, Fax: (312) 280-5270, Email: mpullen@ala.org. The American Library Association is an affirmative action, equal-opportunity employer.