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Call for an Editorial Intern with Evidence Based Library and Information Practice

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DOI: 10.18438/eblip30598

The journal Evidence Based Library and Information Practice (EBLIP) is seeking an Editorial Intern to assist our editorial team. The ideal candidate will be in place by November 2024 and will commit to serving a two-year term. 

The role of the Intern is to: 

• Provide a final editorial check of proofed copy for each article before publication, using a predeveloped checklist.
• Check and edit the item metadata on the EBLIP website to ensure that titles, authors, and abstracts correspond to the submitted manuscript.
• Assist the Editor-in-Chief and Communications Officer with calls for papers or calls for volunteers. 
• Assist with investigation and implementation of new projects related to the journal. 
• Participate in editorial team meetings held two or three times a year over Zoom.

The ideal candidate will be an MLIS (or equivalent) student or a recent graduate (past 2 years) interested in evidence based practice and research methods, and who possesses responsive communication skills and a strong attention to detail. The position requires dedicated time on a regular basis, and it is therefore essential that interested persons ensure that they have available time to devote to this position prior to applying. The candidate should be prepared for 5-7 hours of time-sensitive work in the two weeks prior to the 15^th of the month for publication dates in March, June, September, and December. The intern may also expect another 1-2 hours/month of work to support the editorial team in between issues.

Interested persons should send a cover letter, indicating areas of strength they would bring to the role, and resume/CV as a single PDF file to Ann Medaille, Editor-in-Chief, at amedaille@unr.edu by October 14, 2024. Specific queries about the role should be addressed to Jamie Hazlitt, Production Editor, at jamie.hazlitt@lmu.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 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 enables librarians to practice their profession in an evidence based manner. Please visit the Evidence Based Library and Information Practice website for further information about the journal.