The RUSA Publications and Communication Committee is currently accepting
volunteer applications from RUSA members to lead the transition and future
directions of the RUSA Voices (http://blog.rusa.ala.org/ ).
The focus of the RUSA Voices will be for contributors to share, discuss, and
promote current trends in reference and user services. The Blog will be
written by a team of columnists with a publishing schedule facilitated by a
coordinator.
We
are currently looking for:
(1) a blog coordinator
(2) a blog website coordinator
(3) columnists to contribute to the blog
Applications should be submitted no later than June 17, 2016.
Apply online: http://goo.gl/forms/frpDLFtp2UWuhie63
Available Positions:
RUSA Blog Coordinator:
Coordinator is responsible for recruiting and selecting four or more
columnists with a variety of perspectives and sets publication schedule to
ensure regular postings that represent a broad spectrum of ideas relevant to
RUSA members and potential members. The coordinator establishes columnist
recruitment plan, to be shared with RUSA Publications and Communications
Committee. Edit articles for content, style, format and correct grammatical
usage. Accepts, solicits, and selects requests for guest posts as needed
Collaborates with Blog Website Coordinator, Publications and Communications
Committee, and RUSA staff to ensure Blog meets RUSA branding standards. Serves
ex-officio on RUSA Publications and Communications Committee Works with RUSA
Publications and Communications Committee to create marketing plan for blog,
to promote blog to readers within RUSA and also to a general professional
audience.
RUSA Blog Website Coordinator:
Website Coordinator is responsible for maintaining, updating, and securing
WordPress blog. Provides technical support to Blog
Coordinator and columnists. Solicits improvements and plugin suggestions
from RUSA members for RUSA Voices Coordinates with RUSA Webmaster on the
technical specifications and the integration of the RUSA Blog with RUSA News,
RUSA Website, and social media.
Collaborates with Blog Coordinator, Publications and Communications Committee,
and RUSA staff to ensure Blog meets RUSA branding standards.
Serves ex-officio on RUSA Publications and Communications Committee
Columnists
Writes and posts 6+ articles per year
Serves as peer reviewer for other columnists as needed
RUSA Member
Recruitment Process:
The committee will accept applications from RUSA members for all positions
thru June 17, 2016. The committee will conduct interviews for the RUSA Blog
and Website Coordinators. Once the Blog Coordinator is selected, that
individual will lead the selection process for columnists.
Background:
In 2013, an Emerging Leader’s project created the blog “Chasing Reference”.
This blog was a great way for members and new librarians to create content,
share their experiences, and highlight trends within the profession. The
Publications and Communications committee began RUSA Voices,
and would like to see the blog continue. Additionally, the current RUSA Blog
has been rebranded as RUSA News with the RUSA office as the content creators
which allows for the opportunity for a member driven blog.
Shannon Jones, RUSA Publications and Communications.