The Library Publishing Coalition is recruiting a Library Publishing Curriculum Editor-in-Chief. Applications are due by September 30, 2025. You do not need to be at an LPC member library to apply.
Term length
The Library Publishing Curriculum Editor-in-Chief will serve a two-and-one-half-year (2.5), renewable term, starting in January of 2026. This is a volunteer position. Normally, the first six months would be focused on learning from the current Editor-in-Chief, but since that position is currently vacant, that time will be focused on onboarding and working on projects that are already in progress. In the final six months of their 2.5-year term, the EiC will train the next EiC.
Responsibilities
The EiC will possess or be willing to develop a deep familiarity with the Library Publishing Curriculum and will be responsible for setting the vision for the future direction of Curriculum. They will also be responsible for maintaining the highest editorial quality of the Curriculum. Key aspects of this position include:
- Design and implement strategies for updating and maintaining the Curriculum, and for assuring the quality, timeliness, relevance and authority of the Curriculum.
- Attend monthly editorial board and planning meetings. Work in tandem with, and provide co-leadership for, the editorial board as it accomplishes its responsibilities.
- Serve as an ambassador and advocate for the Curriculum.
Support
The editorial board Chair facilitates editorial board monthly meetings, guides the promotion activities of the board, and collaborates with the EiC to set agendas.
The EiC co-leads and is supported by the editorial board. The editorial board will primarily focus on Curriculum promotion: outreach, training, marketing, and other efforts to increase the visibility and reach of the Curriculum; while the EiC focuses on Curriculum content development and maintenance.
The editorial board may also support the functions of the EiC:
- Identifying work needed: Identifying gaps and opportunities in the Curriculum, including new units, updates or adaptations of existing units (e.g. adapting the copyright unit for another country’s copyright landscape), translations, and other projects that will increase the currency, utility, and breadth of the Curriculum. As part of this process, they will also determine appropriate qualifications for, and compensation of, authors/project participants.
- Recruiting and guiding authors/project participants: Recruiting project participants and guiding them through their project work.
- Authoring/updating Curriculum content: For small or off-cycle projects, the EiC/editorial board may decide to undertake the work itself, rather than recruiting authors/project participants and going through a formal Curriculum development cycle.
- Identifying resources for Curriculum development: For projects that will require outside funding or other resources, the EiC/editorial board may work with Educopia staff and LPC’s Board to identify potential funding sources and apply for grants.
Qualifications
- Accomplishment and expertise in library publishing, and a keen interest in expanding professional capacity in the field
- Experience with one or more of the following:
- research and publishing
- curriculum development
- textbook/anthology editing
- instructional design
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Strong communication skills
- Support for LPC’s ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
- Time to dedicate to a demanding service role (at least 1-2 hours/week)
Benefits
The Editor-in-Chief receives a complimentary registration to every Library Publishing Forum held during their term and travel assistance for one in-person Forum during their term. An EiC who is employed by a non-LPC-member library will enjoy access to the LPC member listserv and all LPC events and resources throughout their term.
How to apply
Please submit a CV or resume and a statement of interest to contact@librarypublishing.org by September 30, 2025. Members of the Curriculum Editorial Board, the LPC Board, and LPC staff will review applications and select a new Editor-in-Chief. Applicants may be invited to a call as part of the selection process. The successful applicant will be notified in early December.