Monday, November 15, 2010

Call for Peer Reviewers: Internet Reference Services Quarterly

Call for Peer Reviewers: Internet Reference Services Quarterly

The editor of Internet Reference Services Quarterly seeks new members to serve as peer reviewers on the Editorial Board of IRSQ. Visit the Journal’s website for a complete description of the journal. http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/title~db=all~content=t792306879~tab=summary

Editorial responsibilities:
Critique the presentation, style, and quality of manuscripts
Provide candid and respectful comments
Encourage at least two author(s) to submit papers each year to the Journal
Serve as a generalist and review all topics within the scope of IRSQ

Administrative responsibilities:
Provide a quick turn-around for reviews, usually 3 weeks
Review at least one manuscript per year. Some board members review two or three.
Be responsive in email correspondence
Serve for three years

To apply, please submit the following to Brenda Reeb, Editor, at brenda.reeb@rochester.edu:

CV
1-3 writing samples
An essay of 200-500 words indicating why you want to serve and describing your experience with Internet reference resources and services.

Application review begins December 6, 2010.


Brenda Reeb
Head, Business & Government Information Library
University of Rochester
PO Box 270055
Rochester, NY 14627
ph 585.275.8249
brenda.reeb@rochester.edu