this is a voluntary post: but i thought it might interest some here
We are looking for a new editor and secretary for the
Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society's Record Series.
The Society is offering two opportunities for suitably qualified individuals with a strong interest in Yorkshire’s past to take responsibility, on a voluntary basis, for the production and future development of the Society’s Record Series.
The Series has published historic texts relating to Yorkshire since 1885 and currently does so in partnership with the major UK records publishing house, Boydell and Brewer. It aims to publish a variety of texts across a wide chronological range and generally has several volumes at differing stages of progress at any one time.
This is an important time: technological changes offer great potential for new ways of working with historic texts, so that the role holders will make serious contributions to the Series and to the modern methodology of historical scholarship. The work is therefore interesting, varied, and unpredictable, offering plenty of opportunity to meet a range of people working on texts, and to consult with experts in their fields.
The Society envisages appointing an Editor and an Assistant Editor who will share the range of tasks involved according to their according to their relative interests, skills and experience.
The Society is not looking for fully experienced role holders, instead wishing to give weight to candidates who demonstrate enthusiasm, interest and creativity. They will be supported throughout by an experienced and active Record Series Committee. Sales and subscriptions are handled by the Society’s administrative and financial support service.
A more detailed description of editorial responsibilities is available and arrangements can be made for a preliminary discussion with the current Editor, Chris Webb, on request to the Society’s Honorary General Secretary by email:
secretary@yahs.org.uk
The Society is offering two opportunities for suitably qualified individuals with a strong interest in Yorkshire’s past to take responsibility, on a voluntary basis, for the production and future development of the Society’s Record Series.
The Series has published historic texts relating to Yorkshire since 1885 and currently does so in partnership with the major UK records publishing house, Boydell and Brewer. It aims to publish a variety of texts across a wide chronological range and generally has several volumes at differing stages of progress at any one time.
This is an important time: technological changes offer great potential for new ways of working with historic texts, so that the role holders will make serious contributions to the Series and to the modern methodology of historical scholarship. The work is therefore interesting, varied, and unpredictable, offering plenty of opportunity to meet a range of people working on texts, and to consult with experts in their fields.
The Society envisages appointing an Editor and an Assistant Editor who will share the range of tasks involved according to their according to their relative interests, skills and experience.
The Society is not looking for fully experienced role holders, instead wishing to give weight to candidates who demonstrate enthusiasm, interest and creativity. They will be supported throughout by an experienced and active Record Series Committee. Sales and subscriptions are handled by the Society’s administrative and financial support service.
A more detailed description of editorial responsibilities is available and arrangements can be made for a preliminary discussion with the current Editor, Chris Webb, on request to the Society’s Honorary General Secretary by email:
secretary@yahs.org.uk
Further information about YAHS and its Record Series can be found at
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