Library science open access journals are scholarly publications in the field of library and information science that are freely available to anyone online. Unlike traditional journals that require a subscription or payment to access, open access journals allow readers to read, download, and often share articles without cost. These journals cover topics like:
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Library management and services
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Information organization and retrieval
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Digital libraries and technology
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Archiving and preservation
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User behavior and literacy
Here are some Open Access Library Science Journals:
Collaborative Librarianship – is sponsored by: the Colorado Library Consortium, Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries, Regis University, University of Denver. Promote the sharing of ideas, best practices, opportunities, challenges, and successes involving collaborative librarianship.
College & Research Libraries (C&RL) – C&RL is an open access journal. All contents are freely available immediately to the public without charge. Users are allowed to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full text of all contents. Authors retain their copyright and articles are published under a CC-BY-NC license.
Communications in Information Literacy (CIL) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal devoted to the advancement of information literacy research, practice, theory, and opinion. The journal’s primary focus is information literacy in higher education. CIL is independently published and welcomes contributions from around the world.
The Electronic Journal of Knowledge Management (EJKM) publishes research on topics relevant to the study and implementation of knowledge management, intellectual capital, intangible resources and related fields of study.
Evidence Based Library and Information Practice (EBLIP) is a peer reviewed, open access journal published quarterly by the University of Alberta Library. The purpose of the journal is to provide a forum for librarians and other information professionals to discover research that may contribute to decision making in professional practice. EBLIP publishes original research and commentary on the topic of evidence based library and information practice, as well as reviews of previously published research (evidence summaries) on a wide number of topics.
Iowa Research Online – preserves and provides access to the research and creative scholarship created by the University of Iowa’s faculty, students, and staff. The research papers, theses, dissertations, books, conference presentations, journals, data, and multimedia here represent Iowa’s rich intellectual and cultural community.
Journal of eScience Librarianship (JeSLIB) is an open access, peer-reviewed journal advancing the theory and practice of librarianship focusing on services related to data-driven research in science, technology, engineering, math, social sciences, medicine, and public health. JeSLIB explores the many roles of librarians in supporting eScience and welcomes articles by contributors from all areas of the globe related to education, outreach, collaborations, policy, tools, and best practices. JeSLIB publishes articles as they become available for publication, following a thorough review process. Articles are collected together into issues throughout the year, with occasional special issues.
Library and Information Research is an open access journal; all articles are accessible free of charge. There are no submission or article processing charges for articles submitted to LIR. (LIR) is published by CILIP’s Library and Information Research Group (LIRG). LIRG supports and raises the profile of library and information science research and its use by CILIP members and the wider community. We provide relevant activities and publications for practitioners and researchers encouraging ‘research into practice’ and engagement with all stakeholders. Before 2003, LIR was published under the title Library and Information Research News.
LIBRES Library and Information Science Research E-Journal is an international refereed e-journal devoted to research and scholarly articles in Library and Information Science/Service (LIS). It has a particular focus on research in emerging areas of LIS, synthesis of LIS research areas, and on novel perspectives and conceptions that advance theory and practice. Published twice a year in June and in December.
The Philippine Journal of Librarianship and Information Studies (PhJLIS) continues the work of the Journal of Philippine Librarianship (JPL), beginning with vol. 39, no. 1. This semi-annual refereed academic journal publishes articles discussing issues and developments from all fields in the area of librarianship and information studies. The first issue of the journal was released in 1968, and starting from 2019, it assumed its current name. All articles are freely available , publish twice a year featuring both research articles and editorials.
