From: Megan Schliesman <schliesman>
Date: Mon, 02 Oct 2000 19:52:36 -0500

Stephanie Zvirin of the American Library Association asked us to post this announcement:


EDITOR, BOOK LINKS MAGAZINE. The American Library Association is seeking an editor for Book
 Links Magazine. Published by Booklist publications, an imprint of the American Library Association,
 Book Links is a bimonthly magazine dedicated to connecting children's books, libraries, and
 classrooms. Its audience is classroom teachers, public and school librarians, and parents. Book
 Links, based on the principle of literature?sed learning, offers thematically structured articles aimed
 at helping teachers and librarians incorporate children's books into the curriculum. The editor
 manages all phases of the magazine's daily operation: acquisitions, line editing, design, and
 production. In addition, the editor promotes Book Links through public speaking engagements and
 conferences. The job requires a wide knowledge of children's literature and the ability to use this
 knowledge to establish the imaginative links that give the magazine its identity. The editor must be
 aware of current trends in public and school libraries, the classroom, and the children's publishing
 world. Experience in writing, editing, and promotion is essential as are good organizational skills, an
 attention to detail, and an ability to manage both full-time staff and free-lancers. Salary Range:
 Negotiable from $47,608 depending on qualifications. For consideration, send a letter of application,
 resume, and names of three references to: American Library Association. Human Resources
 Department, EDBLINKS/PUBS fax 312?4g63; email
 DRagsdale at ala.org. The American Library Association is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
 employer. Applications are invited from women, minorities and disabled individuals.
Received on Mon 02 Oct 2000 07:52:36 PM CDT