[Libs-Or] OLA Quarterly seeks Managing Editor

OLA Past President olapastpresident at olaweb.org
Wed Jan 4 10:36:08 PST 2023


OLA seeks a managing editor for the OLA Quarterly (OLAQ)
<https://www.olaweb.org/ola-quarterly>. OLAQ showcases the innovative work
of Oregon library workers, students, partner organizations, and volunteers.
It seeks to:


   -

   Provide an entry-level outlet for professional publication to the Oregon
   library community.
   -

   Treat each other according to the ALA Code of Ethics and principles of
   equity, diversity, inclusion (EDI) and antiracism (OLA EDI Antiracism
   Committee, 2020
   <https://ola.memberclicks.net/ola-edi-antiracism-committee-initiatives-communication>
   ).
   - Publicize new ideas and initiatives that can be replicated in
   libraries in Oregon and around the world.



   - Represent the needs and interests of Oregon libraries of all types,
   organizational structures, and sizes, from all corners of the state.


Duties

A detailed list of duties is available in the OLAQ Editorial Guidelines
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V8YNyfX7CI2lvnB7P0VWT1mEt_jk0mOF/edit>

Compensation

   -

   $1,000 per issue (each issue averages 40 pages, 5-7 articles)
   -

   Previous managing editors report spending an average of 10 hours per
   month on editorial duties.



 Qualifications

   -

   Evidence of ability to manage projects, meet deadlines, and communicate
   effectively.
   -

   Experience with reviewing the work of others.
   -

   Evidence of ability to coach and provide constructive feedback about
   written work with new and experienced writers.
   -

   Involvement in EDIA work including experience with respectful
   conversation about EDIA values as they apply to written work.
   -

   Familiarity with the Oregon library community.
   -

   Experience with the publication production process is helpful, but not
   required.
   -

   Copy editing experience helpful, but not required.


To Apply
See the recruitment announcement
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tZpSieqAqnZNfPhpNhaDQOr6CCAXRF4QtDuHYk7K1qI/edit?usp=sharing>
for
more information and application instructions. Priority will be given to
applicants who submit their materials by *January 17, 2023.*


Arlene Weible
Oregon Library Association
Immediate Past President, 2022-2023
olapastpresident at olaweb.org
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