The Association for Library Collections & Technical Services
(ALCTS), a division of the American Library Association (ALA),
seeks to appoint an editor for its journal Library Resources &
Technical Services.  The successful candidate will serve as
editor designate during the period between confirmation and
assuming editorship for volume 45, number 1.  The editor's five-
year term covers calendar years 2001-2005.

The editor of LRTS, with the assistance of an editorial board,
strives to achieve a balance among the articles published in the
journal so that the interests of each of the sections of ALCTS is
represented.  The editor serves as an ex-officio member of
selected ALCTS committees and is expected to attend the ALA
Midwinter and Annual meetings.

Requirements include demonstrated writing and editing ability,
familiarity with current research issues and with needs of
professionals working in the areas of ALCTS interests, ability to
work with deadlines, and commitment to devoting the necessary
time to the editor's work.  Desirable qualifications include
prior experience on ALCTS committees.

LRTS is an official quarterly publication of ALCTS and contains
refereed articles in the fields of cataloging and classification,
acquisitions, collection development and management, serials,
preservation, and general technical services.  It also contains
reviews of books and other materials as well as official reports
of ALCTS activities.

Applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter; a statement
describing the role of LRTS in the profession and indicating
reasons for seeking the editorship; the names and contact
information for three references; and at least two writing
samples, preferably works edited for publication by the
candidate.

Send nominations and applications to:
Karen Muller
ALCTS Executive Director
American Library Association
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611

Applications accepted until the position is filled; those
arriving by April 15, 2000 will receive first consideration.  The
search committee (John Riemer, chair; Sheila Intner; Kerry Keck;
Margaret Rohdy; and Karen Muller) will interview candidates at
the ALA annual conference in Chicago, July 2000.

Additional information on LRTS may be found at
http://www.ala.org/alcts/lrts/

 -- Karen Muller
    Executive Director, LAMA/ALCTS
    American Library Association
    50 East Huron Street
    Chicago, IL 60611 USA

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