[Web4lib] Volunteer Position announcement: MARS-L Moderator/Messages from MARS Editor

[Carolyn S Larson]

Volunteer Position Available for 
Messages from MARS Editor/MARS-L 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.

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 on the MARS web site 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/ala/rusa/rusaourassoc/rusasections/mars/marssection/marshandbook/messageseditor.htm 

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 by EMAIL or FAX expressing interest to the Co-Chair of the MARS Publications Committee:

Carolyn Larson
FAX:  202-707-1925
E-mail:  clar at loc.gov (please include MARS in the subject line)

The application deadline is April 15, 2007. NOTE: DEADLINE EXTENDED  to APRIL 30, 2007
 Interviews will take place in June at ALA Annual in Washington, DC.