Copy-Editor, Information Research, Telecommute
Posted May 5, 2017
As most readers of Information Research will be aware, we operate on an entirely voluntary basis – no money changes hands for any purpose whatsoever – and, once again, we are looking for volunteer copy editors.
The requirements are:
- a good understanding of English grammar and style – the English version, not the American 🙂
- an interest in what is going on in the world of information science, information management, librarianship, archives and records management, information systems, digital libraries, etc., etc.
- a belief in the value of open access publishing of the Platinum kind (i.e., no author charges and no subscriptions) and a desire to help the cause.
As for what you get back – this was nicely put by a former copy-editor (now a regional editor) who writes:
This is not a paid position, and is – like article reviewing – contribution to the overall quality of scholarly output. I started with the journal as a copy–editor, mostly for my own professional development (so I would read articles really thoroughly) but it’s also been an excellent education in different research in our field, and in how research is written up and presented. It’s also great for establishing contacts around the world with the authors and the eight editors (any of whom might use any of the copy-editors). I now turn up to conferences and meet authors who I have worked with when I copy-edited their articles. It’s a very positive and enjoyable experience.
If you are interested in becoming a copy-editor please contact me at [email protected] – I will send everyone a “trial” paper to see how you perform and then have a “conversation” about whatever it is you’ve missed and what further needs to be done.