Copy Editor, Journal of Contemporary Archival Studies
Posted February 18, 2014
The Journal of Contemporary Archival Studies (JCAS), a new peer-reviewed online journal hosted by Yale University and New England Archivists, seeks a copy editor for all submitted content (research articles, case studies, work-in-progress articles, and book reviews).
The JCAS furthers awareness of issues and developments in the work of professional archivists, curators, librarians and historians. It also serves as a locus for graduate students and professionals in library science, archival science, and public history to contribute original works of research and inquiry for peer review and publication.
Requirements: experience with academic copy editing; ability to ensure adherence to Chicago Manual of Style and house style guide. Subject familiarity with archives field a plus.
50-100 pages per year (estimated) on irregular schedule; $20-30 per hour.
Please send cover letter, resume, and work sample by March 7 to Michael Lotstein, managingeditor, at [email protected]. Please include “JCAS copy editor” in subject line.