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Call for Applicants for
Associate Editor (Evidence Summaries) for Evidence Based Library and
Information Practice
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DOI: 10.18438/eblip29928
Evidence Based Library and Information Practice
(EBLIP) is seeking a new Associate
Editor (Evidence Summaries). The successful candidate is
expected to begin their role by August 2021 and serve a three-year term (with
possibility of renewal). This role shares workload with a second Associate
Editor.
Evidence
summaries are critical appraisal syntheses that provide analysis regarding the
validity and reliability of the methodology used in original research articles.
As such, they are a key component to aid readers in making informed decisions
in their local practice. The team of experienced evidence summary authors
follow a strict format to ensure consistency, and all evidence summaries
undergo peer review to ensure quality. EBLIP
publishes up to ten summaries in every issue.
The Associate Editor (Evidence Summaries)
will be responsible for:
For more information about evidence summaries and other types of
submissions accepted by EBLIP see: https://journals.library.ualberta.ca/eblip/index.php/EBLIP/guidelines
The ideal
candidate for Associate Editor (Evidence Summaries) will be well-versed in evidence based practice, research methods, and critical
appraisal. This position requires dedicated time on a regular basis, and it is
therefore essential that interested persons ensure available time to devote to
this position prior to applying. It is estimated that the workload is
approximately 15 hours per month.
Interested
persons should send a cover letter, indicating strengths they would bring to
the role, and a resume/CV as a single PDF file to Ann Medaille,
Editor-in-Chief, at amedaille@unr.edu by April
30, 2020. The current Associate Editors (Evidence Summaries) are happy to
answer specific queries about the role upon request. Please email Stephanie
Krueger (stephanie.krueger@techlib.cz) or
Christina Wissinger (clw68@psu.edu).
*Please note
that Evidence Based Library and Information Practice is a non-profit,
open access journal and all positions are voluntary and unpaid.
About the Journal
Published
quarterly, and hosted by the University of Alberta, this peer-reviewed, open
access journal has been publishing since 2006. It is targeted at all library
and information professionals interested in an evidence based
model of practice. By facilitating access to librarianship research via
original research articles and evidence summaries of relevant research from the
library literature, Evidence Based Library and Information Practice will
enable librarians to practice their profession in an evidence
based manner.
Please visit
the Evidence Based Library and Information Practice journal web site (https://journals.library.ualberta.ca/eblip/index.php/EBLIP) for more
information.