The IFLA Professional Committee is calling for up to two members to join the IFLA Journal Editorial Committee, for a term of four years (renewable once) from 2016-2020.
IFLA Journal is an international peer-reviewed journal, publishing research-based articles that impact and enrich professional practice. The articles focus on key topics such as the role of information in society, developing inclusive services, supporting economic development, increasing access to knowledge and engagement in policies that impact libraries and citizens worldwide. Its new Editor, Steve Witt, has introduced a regular special issue that explores a topic in-depth, engaging with researchers and professionals from a wide range of fields and disciplines. IFLA Journal is published quarterly. Articles are normally published in English, with abstracts translated into IFLA’s other official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Russian and Spanish).
The IFLA Journal Editorial Committee is appointed by and reports to the Professional Committee. It manages the editorial direction of the IFLA Journal and ensures its quality, actively participating in the review process.
Roles and responsibilities of the Editorial Committee include: advising the Professional Committee on all matters relating to the editorial direction of the IFLA Journal; act as panel of peer reviewers for submitted papers and also assist in creating a list of other experts who will undertake review; monitor the quality of submissions and propose measures for improvement; provide detailed constructive editorial review to authors of submitted papers; identify themes for the Journal in key areas of IFLA's strategy and work; and provide advice to the Professional Committee, as needed.
The call is open to all Members of IFLA. Call for applications closes October 31, 2016. Applicants will be informed of the outcome after November 14, 2016. The appointed members will take up their position immediately upon notification.
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