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 applications: JLSC Production Editor
Posted by Colleen Cressman on 2022-04-18
How to ApplyTo apply for the Production Editor position, please provide (1) a current résumé and (2) a brief cover letter or statement addressing the responsibilities and criteria for selection outlined below to editors@jlsc-pub.org by May 16, 2022. Applications will be reviewed by the Editors-in-Chief and Managing Editor. The preferred start date is July 11, 2022.Please contact [...]
Read MoreCall for contributors: Brief Reviews of Books and Products
Posted by Colleen Cressman on 2021-11-04
Would you be interested in helping your community learn about current, important books and products? We are seeking librarians and other scholarly communications professionals to write brief (500-1000 word) reviews of books or products that are relevant to the community. A list of the available items for review is posted online, or you may suggest another resource.If you have a work you’d like to [...]
Read MoreJLSC joins the Open Access Community Investment Program
Posted by Colleen Cressman on 2021-09-20
The Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication is now part of the Lyrasis Open Access Community Investment Program (OACIP). OACIP is a community-driven framework that enables multiple stakeholders (including funders, institutions, libraries, authors, and editors) to efficiently and strategically evaluate, and collectively fund, open access content initiatives.JLSC aims to raise $18,000 [...]
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