[CANMEDLIB] CALL for Copyeditors - Evidence Based Library and Information Practice Journal

[EBLIP Journal]

Evidence Based Library and Information Practice(EBLIP) is looking for two
new copyeditors to join our copyediting team. Ideally, candidates will be
in place by March 2023, in time to begin work on the June issue.

The role of Copyeditors is to:
•Communicate with the Lead Copyeditor regarding circumstances that might
require temporary absences from editing availability
•Respond to Editors in a timely manner to accept or reject copyediting
requests
•Meet copyediting deadlines set by Editors•Utilize EBLIPcopyediting
guidelines alongside APA style guidelines
•Ensure that proper grammar and spelling conventions are addressed
•Verify citations and references to the extent possible with available
bibliographic resources and advise Editor of any not checked
•Identify inconsistencies or changes in format or style as necessary

The ideal candidate will have copyediting or other detail-oriented editing
experience and will possess a working knowledge of APA style and an
interest in evidence based practice. The position requires dedicated time
to ensure EBLIPpublishing deadlines are met, and it is therefore essential
that interested persons ensure available time to devote to this position
prior to applying. The estimated workload is approximately 5 to 10 hours
per issue, and much of this work falls over a one-month period, on a
quarterly basis, prior to the publication of each issue.

Interested persons should send a cover letter, indicating areas of strength
they would bring to the role, and resume/CVas a single PDF file to Heather
Healy, Lead Copyeditor, at heather-healy at uiowa.eduby January 20, 2023.
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