About the Journal

About LibriSphere

LibriSphere: International Journal of Library, Information, Archives and Documentation (e-ISSN: xxxx-xxxx | p-ISSN: xxxx-xxxx) is a peer-reviewed, open-access international scholarly journal dedicated to advancing research, theory, innovation, and professional practice in the fields of library and information science, archival science, records management, documentation, knowledge management, and digital information technologies.

The journal provides an international platform for researchers, academics, librarians, archivists, records managers, information professionals, policymakers, and practitioners to disseminate high-quality original research, review articles, case studies, and innovative practices that contribute to the development of information institutions and knowledge societies.

LibriSphere welcomes interdisciplinary studies that explore the intersection of information, technology, culture, education, and society. The journal particularly encourages research addressing digital transformation, artificial intelligence, digital libraries, digital archives, open science, research data management, information literacy, scholarly communication, preservation of documentary heritage, and emerging trends in information ecosystems.

Scope of the Journal

The journal publishes manuscripts in, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  • Library and Information Science
  • Academic, Public, School, and Special Libraries
  • Digital Libraries and Institutional Repositories
  • Information Literacy and Digital Literacy
  • Information Behavior and Information Seeking
  • Knowledge Organization, Metadata, Cataloguing, and Classification
  • Information Retrieval and Discovery Systems
  • Research Data Management
  • Scholarly Communication and Open Science
  • Bibliometrics, Scientometrics, and Altmetrics
  • Knowledge Management
  • Artificial Intelligence in Libraries and Information Services
  • Digital Humanities
  • Archives and Records Management
  • Digital Preservation and Documentary Heritage
  • Documentation and Information Management
  • Information Policy, Ethics, and Intellectual Property
  • Information Systems and Library Technologies
  • User Experience (UX) and Human-Information Interaction
  • Community Engagement and Information Services
  • Indigenous Knowledge and Cultural Heritage Documentation

Publication Policy

LibriSphere publishes high-quality scholarly works through a rigorous double-blind peer-review process conducted by experts in relevant disciplines. All submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by other journals. The journal adheres to international standards of publication ethics and promotes transparency, research integrity, and open access to scientific knowledge.

Vision

To become a reputable international journal that advances knowledge, innovation, and sustainable development in library, information, archives, and documentation studies through high-quality scholarly publishing.

Mission

  • To publish original and impactful research in library, information, archives, and documentation studies.
  • To promote interdisciplinary collaboration among scholars and professionals worldwide.
  • To support innovation and digital transformation in information institutions.
  • To encourage research that contributes to evidence-based policy and professional practice.
  • To disseminate scientific knowledge through an open-access publishing model that is accessible to the global community.