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Call for Applicants for EBLIP Journal: Lead Copyeditor

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DOI: 10.18438/eblip30720

Evidence Based Library and Information Practice (EBLIP), a peer-reviewed open access journal published since 2006, seeks to fill the position of Lead Copyeditor. The successful candidate will be expected to begin their role by May 1 and serve a three-year term (with possibility of renewal).

The Lead Copyeditor’s tasks are as follows:

· Serve as a copyeditor for EBLIP.

· Consult with the Editor-in-Chief on recruiting new copyeditors when needed.

· Select new copyeditors from applicants and onboard them to EBLIP processes.

· Coordinate the team of 10 copyeditors to ensure a smooth flow of copyediting within the editorial and publishing process.

· Answer and make decisions regarding any questions on EBLIP Guidelines for Copyeditors and Guidelines for Copyediting Workflow.

· Maintain and update the EBLIP Publishing Manual, as needed.

· Provide copyeditors with the resources and support they need to accomplish their work.

· Ensure an even distribution of assignments among copyeditors.

· Attend Editorial Board meetings approximately twice a year over Zoom and give feedback on issues related to the journal.

The ideal candidate will have copyediting or other detail-oriented editing experience, possess working knowledge of APA style, and have an interest in evidence based practice. The position requires dedicated time to ensure EBLIP publishing deadlines are met, 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 5 to 10 hours per month, although the time commitment varies based on issue publication dates. The time required for months when issues are published (March, June, September, and December) is generally lighter than the month(s) preceding issue publication.

Interested persons should send a resume/CV and cover letter indicating areas of strength they would bring to the role to Ann Medaille, Editor-in-Chief, at amedaille@unr.edu by April 7, 2025. Please email Ann or current Lead Copyeditor Heather Healy (heather-healy@uiowa.edu) with any questions.

**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.