Content Development

Content developer, market researcher, writer & editor

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SPECIALTIES

Content development; research & writing; collection development; reference publishing; ebooks and digital resources; market reports; book reviewing; library marketing; LIS literature

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Content Development, Library Relations, EBSCO Publishing (Spring 2010- ongoing)provide consulting through all stages of content developmentdevelop topical pages (for student and librarian research)organize and lead Advisory Boards for Salem Pressdirect various community-building initiatives, including Library Blog Awardscreate library and education-related online content (e.g., The Library Grants Center and the Library Blogs Directory)re-purpose existing research content online (e.g., Literature Topics Center)participate in e-book initiativesconsult on collection development and Readers’ Advisor practices in librariesdevelop marketing strategies for H.W. Wilson’s Core Collections series

Editor, “Advances in Library and Information Science” book seriesspearheaded editorial direction of the “Advances in Library and Information Science” book series, which launched in Spring 2010recruited authors, acquired titles, and provided editorial support to contributors

Director of Library Relations, IGI Global Publishing (February 2010-August 2011)mananaged IGI Global’s relationship with the library community in the United States and beyond

Senior Editor, Book Review, Library Journal (November 2006 March 2010)directed the magazine s coverage of reference products in print and onlinemanaged online reference content and supervised reference featuresassigned for review and critiqued books and databases in a variety of disciplinesresearched, wrote, and edited articles on library and book publishing issuesinterviewed authors and industry leaders; wrote book-related featuresnurtured relationships with librarians as well as the publishing communityoversaw all aspects of the production of LJ s annual Reference supplement

Associate Editor, Book Review, Library Journal (April 1998 October 2006)assigned books for review in the fields of reference, arts, and humanitiesedited book reviews and featureswrote industry-related news stories

Subsidiary Rights Associate. Penguin Books (January 1997 April 1998)evaluated pre-publication manuscripts for serial, translation, and book club rightswrote letters and proposals to prospective clientsprovided administrative support to the Director of Subsidiary Rights

OTHER ASSOCIATIONSContributing writer and book reviewer; Publishers WeeklyContributing writer & translator; World Press Review

PUBLISHED WORK Editor, “Advances in Library and Information Science” book series (IGI Global, 2011)Editor, Library Journal Guide to Electronic Resources (Neil-Schuman, May 2009)

EDUCATION Master of Arts; Humanities & Social Thought (Specialization: Comparative Literature); New York University, 2000Bachelor of Arts; Journalism & German Language and Literature, New York University, 1997

KEY SKILLSContent development (ebooks, databases, web sites, e-newsletters)Library outreach & marketingLibrary and information science publishing

Recent PostseContent Quarterly: Call for Contributions

Posted on December 6, 2012 by

From a No Shelf Required post:

Last week ALA Editions announced the 2013 launch of a new online journal: eContent Quarterly, edited by Sue Polanka and Mirela Roncevic. The journal will offer practical, user-driven solutions and ideas for curating, integrating, and managing electronic content in rapidly-changing digital library environments. Each issue will consist of in-depth articles on the many facets of electronic content as well as product reviews and interviews with industry leaders.

Libraries, publishers, and information providers are constantly experimenting with business models, delivery methods, and usability of digital content. eContent Quarterly aims to capture these stories, along with their successes and failures, in order to share best practices in the industry, said Polanka.

We will strive to provide timely coverage that helps everyone in the information chain make informed decisions, with less emphasis on descriptions of products and more focus on unique features and comparisons, added Roncevic.

Contributors Wanted

eContent Quarterly is now accepting proposals for contributions. Librarians, publishers, and other information science professionals interested in submitting a proposal should send a written request to Sue Polanka, including a description of the topic and information about affiliation and credentials.

Suggested topics include:Discoverability and marketing of digital contentImpact of one-to-one device adoptionEffect of digital content on learning and literacyLending devices to patrons with disabilities

Review Coverage

For review coverage of current or forthcoming products including ebook platforms, databases, and digital solutions publishers and producers may contact Mirela Roncevic, including description of each product and details on how to access it.

Editors

Polanka created the award-winning blog, which explores the issues surrounding e-books for librarians and publishers and has led to . She is the head of reference and instruction at the Wright State University Libraries in Dayton, OH, president of the Academic Library Association of Ohio, and a member of the ALA Council. She was named a Library Journal Mover & Shaker in 2011, tagged as the Ebook Guru. Her column, E-Book Buzz, appears in ONLINE Searcher magazine. She speaks internationally on the topic of e-books. Follow her on Twitter @noshelfrequired.

Roncevic is an independent writer, editor and content developer recognized for spearheading a number of initiatives in the LIS field, including the overhaul of reference coverage in Library Journal. She has also managed publications of LIS books and newsletters and developed free online resources for librarians, including . At the forefront of the e-book revolution since its infancy, she managed LJ s first ebook reviews column in 1999 and is a consultant for e-content producers. Editor of The Library Journal Guide to E-Reference Resources, she is currently authoring an issue of ALA TechSource s Library Technology Reports on ebook platforms in libraries. Follow her on Twitter @MirelaRoncevic.

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