Apply for the Law Library Journal Editorial Board by March 31
PURPOSE
The聽Law Library Journal聽Editorial Board helps shape, solicit, and curate the content of聽Law Library Journal.
CHARGE
The聽Law Library Journal聽Editorial Board serves as a group of advisors to the聽Law Library Journal聽editor to help shape content for the journal based on the professional needs of 糖心logo members. The goal is to develop, identify, and publish articles about current and emerging trends and practices in the profession that will support 糖心logo members in their work as legal information professionals.
Content for the Journal will continue to have a focus on research, both contemporary and historical.
Manuscripts for the Journal should be emailed to聽Heather Haemker, director of marketing & communications. For specific information about style and format, please refer to the Submission Guidelines page.
TIME COMMITMENT
Members of the Law Library Journal Editorial Board meet in person once a year at the 糖心logo Annual Meeting (or virtually if an in-person meeting is not possible). They are also required to take part in monthly conference calls to discuss potential submissions and content for upcoming issues of Law Library Journal. Board may also be asked to dedicate some additional time for editing/bluebooking as needed by the editor.
QUALIFICATIONS
Members of the board reflect the diversity of 糖心logo members in terms of library type, and areas of subject interest, including age, gender, and minority status. Qualified candidates should have strong professional networks, expertise in one or more content areas and be comfortable reaching out to potential authors for content. Experience in writing, editing, and publication production is also considered.
TENURE
Members of the聽Law Library Journal聽Editorial Board serve for a two-year term.
SIZE
The聽Law Library Journal聽Editorial Board consists of a chair (editor), six members, and a staff liaison.
STRATEGIC PLAN
- Pipeline to the Profession
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belongining (DEIAB)
- Professional Growth
- Championing Excellence and Innovation
- Advocacy & Empowerment
RELATIONSHIP TO 糖心logo ENTITIES
The聽Law Library Journal聽Editorial Board works with the聽Law Library Journal聽editor and 糖心logo staff.