Handbook

Job Description for Editor of Young Adult Library Services

Term of office: 3 years

• Sets the scope and tone of the journal both textually and pictorially.
• Manages editorial office, writes editorials and coordinates the referee process
• Aggressively encourages the submission of high-quality articles according to current activities and interests of the field and maintains and develops positive relationships with authors and potential authors
• Edits copy (including rewriting, reorganizing and validating information and related operations)
• Provides input to YALSA staff about plans for future issues, so they can arrange for covers
• Provides input to the advertising sales representative about plans for future issues
• Works with the advertising sales representative to maximize revenues from ads
• Works with YALSA Staff and ALA Production Services to determine schedules for publication
• Manages the work of column editors and reviewers
• Works with YALSA staff to determine organization news to be included
• Prepares copy for publication by planning the table of contents, writing introductory notes, identifying text to be highlighted, determines placement of photos and illustrations, etc.
• Secures copyright as necessary for feature articles
• Provides copy in both paper and electronic formats to the YALSA office and ALA Production Services for two issues a year
• Reviews galleys and page proofs for both first and second passes
• Answers questions and inquiries about the journal
• Works with the Publications Committee and trains them to serve as referees
• Communicates with ALA Production Services, YALSA staff, and the YALSA Board of Directors, as needed
• Performs other duties as needed