Charge
- Coordinates Core publishing and information dissemination activities
- Conducts regular assessments of Core publishing outlets and recommends new modes of dissemination as needed
- Advises and assists the Core Board with setting publishing priorities
- Identifies and maintains publishing standards for Core publications
- Promotes and encourages research and publication in topics of interest to Core members
- Reviews proposals and manuscripts, and recommends the most appropriate format for publication
- Coordinates the integration of Core's journals into the division's publication and promotional schedule
Roster
Elizabeth Nelson
(LL&M Editor,
July 1, 2023, to
June 30, 2026)
Dr. Rachel E. Scott
(LRTS Editor,
March 1, 2022, to
June 30, 2025)
Mr. Ken Varnum
(ITAL Editor,
July 1, 2021, to
June 30, 2025)
Michael Fernandez
(LRTS Assistant Editor,
March 1, 2022, to
June 30, 2025)
Cinthya Ippoliti
(LL&M Assistant Editor,
July 1, 2022, to
June 30, 2025)
Ms. Marisha C. Crystal Kelly
(ITAL Assistant Editor,
March 1, 2022, to
June 30, 2025)
Jenny Levine
(Staff Liaison,
December 12, 2022, to
June 30, 2025)
Julie Reese
(Staff Liaison,
July 1, 2022, to
June 30, 2025)
Amber Robbin
(Staff,
April 17, 2023, to
June 30, 2030)
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Resources
Monographs
- Catalog of Core Books (includes ALCTS and LITA titles from 2015 to the present)
Journals
- Information Technology and Libraries (ITAL)
- Library Leadership & Management (LL&M)
- Library Resources and Technical Services (LRTS)
Library Materials Price Index (LMPI)
About this Committee
Deliverables
- Develops ideas and leads for new Core publications
- Reviews manuscript proposals and supports Acquisitions Editors
- Provides regular assessments of Core publishing outlets and recommends new modes of dissemination as needed
- Advises and assists the Core Board with setting publishing priorities
- Identifies and maintains publishing standards for Core publications
- Supports the work of journal editors and editorial boards
Expected Time Commitment
- Holds 4-6 virtual meetings and no face-to-face meetings each year
- Group members work an average of 2 hours per month
- May and November are the busiest months
Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
- Writing, editing, reviewing for publication
- Knowledge of scholarly communication
- Familiarity with topics and trends within Core's areas of focus
- Network of movers and shakers in the areas of Core's focus
- Plugged into different communities / conferences / venues related to Core's areas of focus
- Actively engaged as a member of Core and reader of its publications