1. It is important that each issue
of Indiana Libraries, when not constrained by subject focus,
represent all types of libraries. It is also important that each issue
of Indiana Libraries be geographically representational. In
other words, each issue of Indiana Libraries must be composed
of articles about different types of libraries which have been written
by members of the library community who are from geographically diverse
areas of the state, in order to provide a diverse, statewide sampling
of current research, articles, etc.
2. The guest editor of an issue
of Indiana Libraries will work with the appropriate ILF unit(s)
to produce a cooperative publication.
3. The guest editor of an issue
of Indiana Libraries should have a professional background
related to the scope of the issue, especially when dealing with technical
or profession-specific topics.
4. The guest editor of an issue
of Indiana Libraries must be prepared to review and edit articles
for content, clarity, and style.
5. The specific terms and conditions
of a guest editorship will be detailed in a professional services
contract for that issue. The guest editor of an issue of Indiana
Libraries will be required to sign the professional services contract
with the Indiana Library Federation upon being selected.
6. All applicants must submit
a letter of application and writing samples. The guest editor of an
issue of Indiana Libraries must be an ILF member. ILF staff
and/or the current volunteer editor of Indiana Libraries are
eligible to apply for the position of guest editor of an issue of
Indiana Libraries.
7. The ILF Publications Committee
and executive office will interview each applicant for the position
of guest editor and make a hiring recommendation to the ILF executive
office and Board. The final and official decision will be made by
the ILF Executive Board.
Adopted by Committee: 8/5/98
Approved by COES: 7/28/98
Ratified by ILF Executive Board: 9/9/98
