The members' ’ newsletter of The Augustan Society, Inc., is called ''[[Augustæum]]'', and it requires an editor.
'''The ''Augustæum '' Editor ''' is named by and serves at the pleasure of the [[Editor-in-Chief]]. The former may name such assistants as he deems fit.
The duties of the ''Augustæum '' Editor include:
* <ul><li>Producing the publication on a regular schedule — Said schedule is presently quarterly.* There is no requirement for publication on from material submitted by any specific date within each publication periodmember or officer, save subject to the constraints that it should not be mailed between US Thanksgiving and New Years.* Setting the deadline suitable for copy as he sees fit and necessary — It is presently the last day of each calendar quarter. Note that this generally precludes mailings during the first week of each quarter. As a result, it may occasionally be necessary to advance the deadline, and it is his responsibility to notify all officers, chairmen, deans, and coordinators when this happens.* Editing the copy according to the ''[[Style GuideAugustan Omnibus|The Augustan Omnibus]] — This is primarily the current edition of ''The Chicago Manual of Style'' plus those details adopted by the Editor-in-Chief.* Arranging for proofreading — when time permits and volunteers are available.* Working with the [[Production Editor]] or harmful to have the magazine printed in a timely fashion — He must adhere to such standards as the Production Editor may find necessary.* Working with [[Headquarters Staff]] to have mailing labels printed and the magazine mailed — Preferably it will be mailed with such other magazines, notices, ballots, and other items as may need to be sent at about the same time.* Providing excess copies and an electronic copy to Headqarters — [[Back Issue Sales]] are few, but copies are required for Society records and to send the most recent issue to new members's reputation.</li>
Note: It <li>Determining when to publish. Since moving to electronic format, policy has been proposed to make the publication frequency variablepublish monthly.</li> <li>Setting deadlines for copy. At present, with issues published in it is the last day of each calendar month . Note that this generally precludes mailings during the first week of each month. As a result, it may occasionally be necessary to advance the deadline, and it is his responsibility to notify all officers, chairmen, deans, and coordinators when there are four pages this happens.</li> <li>Editing the copy according to the Style Guide—This is primarily the current edition of material ''The Chicago Manual of Style'' plus those details adopted by the Editor-in-Chief for all publications.</li> <li>Arranging for proofreading—when time permits and volunteers are available.</li> <li>Working with the [[Production Editor]] to have the newsletter printed in a timely fashion for distribution to members without email and for new members. He must adhere to such standards as the Production Editor may find necessary.</li> <li>Producing a large print edition when any member has requested such. Work on such may be delayed until the regular edition is handed off to the Production Editor, but not less than every third monthso as to avoid delays to the bulk of the members. This will complicate submissions</li> <li>Providing at least six paper copies and an electronic copy to Headqarters. [[Back Issue Sales]] are few, but perhaps not fatally socopies are required for Society records and to send the most recent issue to new members.</li></ul>
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