The Journal of Web Librarianship, an international, peer-reviewed journal 
published quarterly by Taylor & Francis, is seeking a Reviews Editor to 
join the journal’s editorial team. The JWL publishes four issues each year and 
features original research, practical communications, and publication reviews 
in the field of web-based librarianship. To view The JWL’s online content and 
additional information about The JWL, visit http://www.tandfonline.com/WJWL.

 

The Reviews Editor is responsible for the journal’s Reviews section, which has 
focused on book reviews, but could be expanded to include other types of 
reviews as appropriate. In consultation with the Editor-in-Chief, the Reviews 
Editor sets direction for the Reviews section, identifies materials for review, 
corresponds with publishers and reviewers, recruits reviewers, assigns reviews 
to reviewers, and edits reviews prior to publication.

The JWL editors are volunteers and work remotely from anywhere in the world. 
The outgoing Reviews Editor will provide training.

The position will be a good fit for you if you have:

Interest in scholarly publishing and web-based librarianship topics.
Excellent written communication skills.
Experience of copyediting.
Ability to encourage and coach peers.
Collaborative and flexible working style; willingness to receive and provide 
feedback.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion in working practices and scholarly 
publication.
Ability to consistently meet deadlines.

To apply, please send a cover letter and CV to: Graham Sherriff, 
[email protected]. Priority consideration will be given to applications 
received by April 4, 2022.

In your cover letter, please describe:

Your interest in the position and relevant experiences or qualifications.
Your thoughts about how to coach others in their writing. 
Your thoughts about strategic direction for a reviews section, possibly 
including incorporating ebooks into the review process.


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