PW: Random House Steps Up Role With Sierra Club

The move will have little effect on Sierra Club Books staff, since most of the activities being taken over by Random had been outsourced or done on a freelance basis. The unit will, however, add one new editor, and Helen Sweetland will remain publisher. The new arrangement will also mean that Beth Gibson, formerly director of business affairs for the Random House adult trade group, will become publishing director for books and calendars published under the Sierra Club imprint. Gibson will report to Walter Weintz, president of the Random House Information Group.