MARS looking for Editor and List Moderator

[Toby A. Lyles]

MARS Editor/Moderator
 
The Machine-Assisted Reference Section of the Reference and User
Services Association of the American Library Association is looking for
an individual to serve as the "Messages from MARS" Editor/MARS-L
Moderator.

A brief position description follows:

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A VOLUNTEER, NON-PAYING POSITION. HOWEVER, IT
IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME MORE CLOSELY INVOLVED WITH THE
WORK OF MARS, AND ITS MEMBERSHIP.

POSITION DESCRIPTION -- "MESSAGES FROM MARS" EDITOR/MARS-L MODERATOR The
"Messages from MARS" Editor/MARS-L Moderator is responsible for the
quarterly publication of "Messages from MARS," the official newsletter
column of the Machine-Assisted Reference Section of ALA's Reference and
User Services Association (RUSA).  This column is published in the RUSA
Update newsletter and disseminates news of section and committee
activities to those concerned with computer-based reference and
information services in libraries.  This person is also responsible for
management and operation of MARS-L, the section's electronic information
resource; MARS-L serves as an electronic version of "Messages from MARS"
and as a discussion list for section and other related business. 

Required qualifications: Membership in MARS and RUSA; a demonstrated
ability to meet deadlines; familiarity with and access to the Internet
and electronic mail; ability to attend both the ALA Annual Conference
and the ALA Midwinter Meeting. Desirable qualifications: previous
editorial experience and/or an undergraduate degree in journalism,
communications, English or another related field. For a fuller position
description of the Editor/Moderator, visit this site:  
http://www.ala.org/rusa/mars/messages.html

Review recent issues of RUSA Update at the following address:  
http://www.ala.org/rusa/update_index.html

The individual will serve a one-year internship upon appointment,
followed by a three-year term as Editor/Moderator. Individuals
interested in the position should send a resume and a letter expressing
interest to the Chair of the Search Committee:

Toby A. Lyles
Systems Support Department
University of Delaware Library
181 South College Avenue
Newark, DE 19717
Phone: 302/831-0493
Fax:  (302) 831-1046

or to 

Email: mailto:tlyles at udel.edu

The application deadline is June 10th, 2000.  Interviews will take place
at ALA Annual 2000 in Chicago.