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ACRL seeks editor for book series, ACRL Publications in Librarianship

ACRL is seeking applicants for the editor of its book series, Publications in Librariansbip (PIL), which began in 1952 and has produced a number of noteworthy works ranging from single-authored monographs to edited collections. These include Academic Libraries: Research Perspectives, edited by Mary Jo Lynch and Arthur Young (1990) and The Landscape of Literatures, by Paul W. Metz (1983). The current editorial board is recruiting projects and the new editor will see some of these to publication as well as develop others.

Responsibilities:Together with a four- to seven-member editorial board, the editor is charged with encouraging research and writing that is appropriate for the series, identifying topics and authors for new books, refereeing submissions, and editing manuscripts for publication.

The new editor will serve on a volunteer basis and succeed Stephen E. Wiberley Jr., whose term ends in July 1998. The incoming editor will first serve as associate editor from September 1997 until June 1998.

Requirements:ACRL membership is required. Candidates should have experience in research and writing, the ability to evaluate submissions and edit manuscripts, talent in working with authors, and an understanding of publishing.

How to apply:Persons wishing to be considered for the five-year term as editor should communicate their interest, accompanied by a statement of qualifications and names of three references by December 1 to: Ann C. Schaffner, Gerstenzang Science Library, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA 02254.

Additional information about the series is available from Stephen E. Wiberley Jr., UIC Library, Box 8198, m/c 234, Chicago, IL 60680- 8198; phone: (312) 996-2730; fax: (312) 413- 0424; e-mail: wiberley@uic.edu.