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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JLSC Call for Applications
Posted by Frances Chang Andreu on 2025-05-02
The Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication (JLSC) is opening a call for applications for positions in three editorial tracks due to the conclusion of regular terms as well as an effort to expand the editorial team to better accommodate succession planning. All JLSC editors and editorial board members are unpaid volunteers. Managing Editors (2 openings) Production Editor (1-2 [...]
Read MoreJLSC Adopts Artificial Intelligence Generated Content Policy
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
Read MoreJLSC Posts 2022/23 Fiscal Report
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 [...]
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