Publication analysis
About the publication
Title: International Journal of Library Science
ISSN: 0975-75461
Website: http://www.ceserp.com/cp-jour/index.php?journal=ijls&page=index
Purpose, objective, or mission: According to the publication website, the goal of the International Journal of Library Science “. . . is to publish refereed, well-written original research articles and studies that describe the latest research and developments in the area of library science and information.”2
Target audience: LIS professionals, instructors, and students.3
Publisher: CESER Publications.4
Peer reviewed? Yes5
Type: LIS scholarly6
Medium: Online7
Content: According to the publication’s website, the journal is broad-based, covering all areas of library science, technology, information, and interdisciplinary research.8
Frequency of publication: Three times a year.9
About the publication’s submission guidelines
Location of submission guidelines: http://www.ceserp.com/cp-jour/index.php?journal=ijls&page=about&op=submissions#authorGuidelines
Types of contributions accepted: Scholarly research articles covering a wide range of areas including education for librarianship, information policy, information communication technologies, equity of access, sustainability, the Children’s Internet Protection Act, censorship, information literacy, decreased funding for established libraries, intellectual property rights, intellectual freedom, the digital divide, open access publishing, the Patriot Act, public lending rights, and current digital technologies.10
Submission and review process: The journal follows a double blinded peer review process.11 Along with a manuscript submission, authors are asked to submit a cover letter including contact information, an abstract of at most 250 words, the full title and running title of the submission, and up to five keywords. Manuscripts should not exceed 6,000 words.12
Editorial tone: Scholarly13
Style guide used: No editorial style is specified, though examples of the preferred reference style are provided.14
Conclusion: Evaluation of publication’s potential for LIS authors
The International Journal of Library Science provides an excellent opportunity for LIS authors desiring publication. The journal publishes in all areas of LIS, as demonstrated by its exhaustive subject list. This is particularly attractive venue for LIS authors wishing to have an international presence.
Audience analysis
About the publication’s readers
Publication circulation: No specific circulation information is provided. The journal is available online, and expands its distribution by offering email updates on the release of new issues.15
Audience location and language or cultural considerations: As an online journal published in English, it may be assumed that the International Journal of Library Science has an international readership.16
Reader characteristics: The journal does not provide any details on reader characteristics. The authors are LIS and education instructors, students, and professionals throughout the world, so a similar readership may be assumed. The journal appears to be content neutral and objective.17
Knowledge of LIS subject matter: The readers will likely be aware of current LIS issues, technologies, and jargon.18
Conclusion: Analysis of reader characteristics and their potential impact on authors
Because the International Journal of Library Science is wholly comprised of scholarly articles, potential authors should maintain a formal tone and approach. Potential LIS authors should also be mindful that this journal truly has international circulation and avoid regional jargon or bias.
Last updated: May 13, 2017