All:
Do you enjoy writing and editing? Are you interested in an opportunity to help spread the word about projects and initiatives the various statewide and regional chapters of ACRL have undertaken recently? Or, do you just want to become more active in Chapters Council? Consider volunteering as the Chapter Topics Newsletter Editor!
The Editor serves a three-year term that begins July 1, 2023, and ends June 30, 2026. The position's main responsibilities are below, and they are also available in the ACRL Chapters Council Officers Manual.
Producing Chapter Topics, the official newsletter of Chapters Council.
--Chapter Topics is published online two times a year (winter and spring) to facilitate communication between chapters;
--The Spring edition of Chapter Topics includes information regarding the slate of candidates for Chapters Council elections at the Annual Conference.
Attending ACRL Chapters Council meetings at the ALA Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference.
Please note that in-person attendance at meetings is not required, as there is a virtual option. Also, the Editor may need to assist the other Chapters Council leaders with various projects.
If you would be interested in volunteering for this role, please contact ACRL Chapters Council Interim Chair Eric Edwards, at eedwards@ilsos.gov, no later than Monday, June 12. Ideally, the new Editor should be in place by the June 15 Chapters Council meeting, which will take place online from 10:00 to 11:30 AM Eastern Time.
Should you have any questions on the Editor's responsibilities, please contact me at the address above. You may also reach out to Leslin Charles, the current Editor, at leslin.charles@rutgers.edu.
Thank you very much.
Eric Edwards
2022-23 ACRL Chapters Council Interim Chair
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Eric Edwards
Interlibrary Loan Librarian
Illinois State Library
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