Position Announcement for TER Editor

[Thomas C. Wilson]

Job Description
Editor of Telecommunications Electronic Reviews (TER)

Responsibilities:
* Oversee all aspects of the production of TER, including content,
   form, design, marketing, and publication and distribution
* Chair the TER Editorial Board which meets in-person twice a year
   and conducts business through email
* Develop new directions for the publication
* Publicize and market TER within and outside LITA
* Maintain sufficient numbers of reviews and commentary to publish
   monthly issues on average
* Attend ALA Midwinter and Annual meetings
* Coordinate the activities of the Production Editor, Publisher/
   Creator Relations Editor, Reviewer Relations Editor, and Index
   Editors
* Provide ongoing monitoring of the publication
* Make new appointments to the Editorial Board as needed (maximum
   of two, two-year terms) and report them to the LITA Office

Qualifications:
* A record of publications
* At least one year of previous editing experience with professional/
   scholarly material
* LITA member  (can join if not already a member)
* Familiarity with LITA structure, IGs, and programs
* Familiarity with telecommunications, networking, and current Web
   technologies

Reports to:
* LITA Publications Committee
* Provides reports twice annually for LITA Publications Committee and
   LITA Board
* Serve as ex-officio member of LITA Publications Committee
* Serve as or designate ex-officio member for other LITA Editorial Boards

Term:
* Three years (renewable once)

Compensation:
* $1,500 annual stipend or travel expenses up to $1,500
* Complimentary registration to Midwinter and Annual American Library
   Association meetings

TER Information:
Telecommunications Electronic Reviews (TER) (http://www.lita.org/ter/) is
an irregular (6-12 issues per year) electronic serial publication of the
Library and Information Technology Association, a division of the American
Library Association.  The primary function of TER is to provide reviews of
and pointers to telecommunications and networking resources, both print and
electronic.  Resources include books, articles, serials, discussion lists,
software, software sites, training materials, bibliographies, and other
items of interest to professionals dealing with networking and 
telecommunications,
primarily related to libraries and information centers.  The topics covered 
may
include, but are not limited to, specific telecommunications and networking
technologies; hardware and software; network operating systems; network
applications; management tools and utilities; technical management issues;
training and personnel issues; organizational, regional, and national 
networking;
library perspectives; and research and development.  Commentary and brief 
topical
essays are published as well.

How to apply:
Send letter of application, resume, and three references to:
	Jacqueline Mundell
	LITA Executive Director
	jmundell at ala.org

In-person interviews will be conducted at the Annual Meeting of the American
Library Association, Saturday, July 8, and Sunday, July 9, 
2000.  Appointment to begin shortly following the ALA Annual Meeting.