The Journal of Contemporary Archival Studies, sponsored by New England Archivists and Yale University Library, seeks applications for Associate Editors. Two positions are available (term starting in July 2025).
Associate Editors work in collaboration with the Managing Editor and other members of the Editorial Board to solicit, select, and develop content for the journal. Primary duties include selection of peer reviewers for assigned submissions and supervising the peer review process in consultation with the Managing Editor, evaluating peer review reports, and making recommendations to the Managing Editor on the suitability of submissions for publication.
Additional duties include participation in programming at events (e.g. conferences, symposia, etc.), soliciting submissions from the archival and special collections communities, assisting in the development of content, and actively participating in the management of the journal. Term of service runs from July 2025 through June 2028 with the opportunity to renew for another three-year term.
JCAS is a peer-reviewed, open access journal that furthers awareness of issues and developments in the work of professional archivists, curators, librarians, and historians. It serves as a locus for graduate students and professionals in library science, archival science, and public history to contribute original works of research and inquiry for peer review and publication. The journal publishes on an article-by-article basis.
Applicants must submit a résumé/CV and a brief statement of interest to email.jcas@gmail.com by Monday June 30th.
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Sally Blanchard-O'Brien
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Journal of Contemporary Archival Studies
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