Call for Editors: The Book of Selected Readings 2025

The IVLA Selected Readings is a peer-reviewed, annual publication selected from papers based on presentations by the participants at the IVLA’s annual conference. The volume had been print-based, but has migrated to an online presence. We are currently seeking dedicated editors for this online volume.

The publication has served as an important reference point for current research and issues concerning visual literacy. Besides providing seasoned scholars with an outlet for their work, one of the goals of this volume is to enable new scholars to publish their studies. Thus, the Selected Readings is inclusive and serves as a place for scholars to publish their research, promote their work, and connect with their audience. We are looking to fill the following positions:

• Assistant Editors (2-3 people, 3-year term; however, in order to stagger the terms, term lengths for each Assistant Editor in this first round will be decided by the IVLA board.) The Editor-in-chief will oversee all editorial activities and be responsible for meeting publication deadlines. The Assistant Editors will provide support to the Editor-in-Chief and review submissions.

Specific tasks for the editors include:

• The Editor-in-chief collects all submitted articles (on-line format).

• The Editor-in-chief divides and assigns articles to Assistant Editors.

• Assistant Editors review articles and give recommendations (acceptance/resubmission/rejection) to the editor-in-chief.

• The Editor-in-chief collects all reviews, makes final decisions regarding acceptance/resubmission/rejection and notifies authors.

• Editorial teams review the revised manuscripts, and notifies authors. 

• After receiving the final manuscripts, the Editor-in-chief provides them to the technical team for online publication.

Benefits:

• Editorial roles provide great opportunities to stay in contact with fellow scholars

• Editors are involved with current activities in the field.

• Editors receive recognition for “service” or “scholarly activity”.

Qualifications:

Applicants should be IVLA members, possess advanced academic degrees and have experience in writing for publication themselves. Experience with managing online publication is preferred for the Editor-in-chief position.

Submission:

Please submit your letter of interest along with your curriculum vita by November 15 to Dr. Wanju Huang, wanjuhuang@purdue.edu  If you have any questions, please contact wanjuhuang@purdue.edu