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Editor for RUSA Update Sought
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (PACS-L Moderator)
Tue Dec 3 21:42:18 1996
Date: Tue, 03 Dec 1996 18:50:17 -0600 (CST)
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----------------------------Original message----------------------------
>From: Cathleen Bourdon <cbourdon@ala.org>
>Subject: Editor for RUSA Update Sought
>(Please excuse any duplication due to cross-postings)
>
>New editor for RUSA Update sought
>
>RUSA is seeking an editor for the RUSA Update newsletter. The
>new editor will serve as editor-designate beginning in March 1997
>and serve a two-year term as editor beginning with responsibility
>for the October/December, 1997 issue. The editor of RUSA Update
>receives $1,000 for reimbursement of travel expenses to the ALA
>Midwinter and ALA Conference.
>
>RUSA Update is a quarterly newsletter and contains news and
>reports from committees and sections of the division, as well as
>draft guidelines, conference information and similar material.
>
>Applicants should demonstrate experience in writing, editing
>and/or publications management, as well as familiarity with the
>needs of and issues facing reference and public services
>librarians, collection developers and information specialists.
>Expertise in using word processing and desktop publishing
>programs essential. The editor is responsible not only for the
>editorial content of the newsletter but also for the design and
>layout. Expertise in electronic publishing on the Web desired.
>At the time of appointment, the individual must be an RUSA
>member.
>
>Each applicant should include, in addition to a resume and cover
>letter, a statement outlining reasons for seeking the editorship.
>
>Send applications by January 24, 1997 to Nancy Huling, University
>of Washington, Suzallo Library, Box 352900, Seattle, WA 98195-2900.
>Candidates will be interviewed by the RUSA Publications
>Committee during the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Washington, D.C
>February 14-20, 1997.
>
>RUSA is the Reference and User Services Association, a division of the
>American Library Association. The division was formerly called RASD.
>
