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To review and recommend editorial policies for Public Libraries and to provide oversight for the implementation of those policies. To provide overall advise on the direction and development of the journal. To serve as channel for member communication regarding the scope and coverage of Public Libraries.

Please note: Effective July 2024, the Public Libraries Advisory Committee transitioned from a committee to an advisory group. The PLA Board approved this change in Fall 2023 to ensure standing committees remain aligned with the current PLA Strategic Plan, while advisory groups continue to support work that is critical to serving the public library field.

Deliverables and outcomes:

• Create a yearly editorial calendar for Public Libraries magazine
• Identify trends and recommend potential story ideas
• Review the volume year and recommend tweaks and/or changes
• Monitor Public Libraries Online and recommend tweaks and/or changes
• Advise on content and design where needed
• Consider policy questions and make decisions
• Review finances, advertising, and subscriptions
• Choose annual Feature Article award winner
• Increase volunteers and diversity of voices by identifying potential authors

Expected time commitment:

• Attend Midwinter Meeting and Annual Conference (8 hours/year plus travel time)
• Attend virtual meetings (6–10 hours/year)
• Review and respond to emails and Connect messages (2–3 hours/year)

Desired skills, knowledge, or experience:

• Strong strategic and creative thinking, and collaboration skills
• Solid knowledge of public librarianship and an awareness of trends and hot topics in the field
• Familiarity with managing editorial projects
• Familiarity with Public Libraries magazine, Public Libraries Online, and other products in the Public Libraries family