All are invited to the release of Threshold’s 33^rd edition!

The Threshold release party will be held at the DePaul Art Museum, 935 W. Fullerton from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Along with free copies of the publication, there will be music provided by members of the DePaul Jazz Ensemble, readings and performances from the publication, beverages, and hors d’oeuvres.

Please join Threshold in celebrating this issue and honoring the work of its student contributors and staff.

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DePaul’s Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Program has extended the call for papers deadline for the upcoming national Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs (AGLSP) Conference to August 1st, 2013.

The theme of the conference, which takes place Oct. 10-12th, 2013 in Chicago, is “Urban Gateways: Immigration and the Global City.” They welcome presentation proposals that cross the disciplines from both faculty and graduate students; the conference will include Graduate Liberal Studies Programs throughout the US and Canada, and presents an excellent opportunity to showcase DePaul’s dynamic graduate students, faculty and programs.

For more information, see Ex Libris’s post on the original call for papers.

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Northwestern University Press is hiring an Assistant Acquisitions Editor to handle the manuscript submission process from initial inquiry through transmittal to the manuscript editorial department.  This position prepares, proofreads, and executes book contracts.  The Assistant Acquisitions Editor oversees the process of working with authors as the authors secure permissions.  This position tracks, organizes, and distributes photos and illustrations.  The Assistant Acquisitions Editor works closely with authors to ensure submission of clean manuscript files for transmittal to manuscript editorial.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Tracks manuscripts through the acquisitions process from submission through transmittal to manuscript editorial;
• Works with authors and volume editors in preparation of electronic files;
• Prepares, proofreads and executes contracts for new books and reprints;
• Tracks status of contracts, digitizes and files them;
• Communicates all relevant contract information to the Business Office;
• Oversees payments of authors, publishers, agents, readers and translators, while working closely with the administrative assistant;
• Maintains acquisitions schedule pre- and post-Press Board approval, tracking all manuscripts throughout the acquisitions process;
• Maintains database of submissions;
• Inputs information into the title management database and updates as necessary;
• Creates and maintains detailed text and photo/illustration permission records;
• Inputs all relevant data into Title Management databases and updates as needed;
• Reviews unsolicited manuscripts prior to review by acquisitions editors or series editors;
• Manages rejection process, including mailing and database;
• Manages the peer review process for two full-time and two part-time acquisitions editors;
• Follows up as needed with authors, series editors and editor-in-chief;
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable skills can be acquired;
• Experience with contracts, permission and copyrights, superb attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently and set priorities, publishing experience.

Visit the job posting page to get more details and apply.

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The Cook County Clerk’s office is hiring a key writer and researcher for its Communications and Policy team. This staffer will conduct issue research and write press releases, reports, policy papers, fact sheets, briefing and outreach materials. They will also help disseminate our publications and educational materials on various platforms, from brochures to our website.

Requirements:

• Minimum B.A. in Journalism, Communications, Political Science, Public Policy or related field, plus 3 years experience
• Excellent writing and research skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Experience with online communications (i.e. website editing, blog publishing, Constant Contact) and research tools (i.e. Survey Monkey)
• Social networking skills (i.e. Twitter, Facebook, etc.)

A background in issues pertaining to voting rights and democracy or similar public policy debates is a plus. Bilingual candidates who can speak and write Spanish are encouraged.

Please provide a cover letter, resume and two writing samples bundled in one pdf. Preferably, the writing samples should demonstrate different capabilities.

Standard Cook County benefits. Salary commensurate with experience.

Please email your application packet to countyclerk.hr@cookcountyil.gov with the subject line: “Policy and Press Secretary.”

Applications are due by June 18th, 2013.