Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication

The Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication (JLSC) is an online-only, peer-reviewed, open-access journal with no article processing charges for authors. JLSC publishes original articles, reviews, and case studies that analyze or describe the strategies, partnerships, and impact of library-led digital projects, online publishing, and scholarly communication initiatives. JLSC is published on a rolling basis, with a general issue for each year and occasional special issues.

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Call for Proposals for JLSC Special Issue: Open Access: Diverse Experiences and Expectations (Deadline Extended)

Posted by Frances Chang Andreu on 2024-03-15

Update 4/2/24 The Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication (JLSC) has extended the call for proposals for a special issue on 'Open Access: Diverse Experiences and Expectations' to Wednesday, April 10th. This extension also includes those interested in peer reviewing for the special issue. Further details on the call for proposals and how to submit are below: In 2014, [...]

Posted by Frances Chang Andreu on 2024-02-13

The Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication has adopted an Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC) Policy. This policy covers the use of AIGC whether by authors, editors, or peer reviewers. Use of automation is not included in this policy and is permitted by JLSC.The full policy can be found here: https://iastatedigitalpress.com/jlsc/site/editorial-policies/#aigc

Posted by Frances Chang Andreu on 2023-12-20

The Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication (JLSC) has posted its fiscal report for 2022/23. JLSC had income of $16,795 from the Lyrasis Open Access Community Investment Program. This was the first of five years of funding from this program. JLSC expenditures were $11,633. The cost per article was $465.32 and the cost per page was $28.24. As a result, JLSC had a [...]