The Council of Editors of Learned Journals, an Allied Organization of the Modern Language Association, is an organization of editors of scholarly journals devoted to study in the humanistic disciplines. As the major national organization dedicated to supporting academic journal publishing in the humanities, our membership of over 450 editors represents an invaluable collective wellhead of editorial wisdom and experience. Making this fund of expertise available to new and veteran editors alike for discussing common editorial concerns and sharing considered advice is one of our major purposes.
CELJ, through its listserv Editor-L, provides a forum for discussion of issues related to journal publication. At our annual national meeting at the MLA Convention, CELJ serves to publicize member journals through its exhibition booth and sponsors sessions designed to tackle current issues in journal publishing from both editor and author viewpoints. The annual CELJ Awards Competition recognizes outstanding achievement in scholarly journal publication.
An executive committee comprising a president, vice-president, and secretary-treasurer leads CELJ, along with assistance from past presidents and eight regional directors. Membership, which includes a subscription to the Journal of Scholarly Publishing, is open to all editors and others involved in scholarly publication in the U.S. and abroad upon payment of annual dues.
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