Journal profile · Social Sciences-Library and Information Sciences
Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship
ISSN 1941-126X · eISSN 1941-1278 · Taylor & Francis
Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship: subscription journal; APC charged, amount not published; review about 88 days (first decision after review, publisher); 47 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship is published by Taylor & Francis. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Library Science and Information, Web and Library Services and Library Collection Development and Digital Resources, together about 68.1% of its articles. Its main subfields are Information Systems. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
The Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship aims to inform librarians and other information professionals about current research, evolving work-related processes and procedures, and the latest news on topics related to electronic resources and the digital environment’s impact on collecting, acquiring and making accessible library materials. Library professionals today require an integrated approach to understanding and managing electronic resources in libraries. They need a place to find scholarly, peer-reviewed literature, opinion pieces, latest news an e-resources related updates. Since topics related to electronic resources span many areas of the profession, there is a proliferation of articles and conferences with electronic resources topics—often too many and too scattered for any one individual to read or attend. This journal will highlight pivotal, interesting and thought-provoking articles and conference presentations to keep professionals and staff of all levels on top of the latest ideas and changes in the field. The journal will also have relevant book reviews to enable readers to target their professional readings.The Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship is intended for library administrators, librarians, and other information professionals who work with managing electronic resources in libraries. It is also intended to bridge the gap between theory and practice for LIS educators and students, and is a starting point for information professionals from various backgrounds concerned with issues surrounding the changes in collections, acquisitions and services in libraries in the digital age. Peer Review Policy: All research articles in Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship have undergone anonymous double anonymized review.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Social Sciences-Library and Information Sciences
Editor-in-chief Patrick NgulubePublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 12 (12 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Library Science and InformationComputer Science27.1%
- Web and Library ServicesComputer Science20.8%
- Library Collection Development and Digital ResourcesComputer Science20.1%
- Library Science and Information LiteracySocial Sciences11.9%
- Publishing and Scholarly CommunicationArts and Humanities3.5%
- Digital and Traditional Archives ManagementArts and Humanities3%
- Library Science and AdministrationSocial Sciences2.9%
- Library Science and Information SystemsComputer Science2.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library and Information Sciences | Q3 | 198/296 | 33rd |
| Information Systems | Q4 | 415/519 | 20th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
INSPECERICPublisher website
Other: ProQuest, OCLC, De Gruyter Saur, EBSCOhost Online Research Databases, Academic Search Complete, MasterFILE Complete, TOC Premier, ERIC Education Resources Information Center, Gale, ArticleFirst, Ovid, LISA: Library & Information Science Abstracts, METADEX, MLA International Bibliography, VINITI RAN
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.8LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher) 2025
- 0.8Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.19LetPub ·
- SJR (publisher) 2025
- 0.19Publisher website ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.33LetPub ·
- SNIP (publisher) 2025
- 0.33Publisher website ·
- h-index
- 20OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 82OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.63OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Volume
- Downloads per year (publisher)
- 39,000Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,122 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 62 | 5 | 204 |
| 2025 | 47 | 10 | 281 |
| 2024 | 52 | 8 | 319 |
| 2023 | 61 | 0 | 314 |
| 2022 | 60 | 1 | 237 |
| 2021 | 45 | 2 | 293 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
88 daysfirst decision after review
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Submission to first decision
- 67 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 88 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 17 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Article types accepted2
- reportReport | Published online: 7 Sep 2026Length not stated
- research articleResearch Article | Published online: 8 Sep 2026Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteOpen access, Peer review
- Open access Open access
All Library & Information Science journals are subject to the Zero Embargo Green OA Policy, which states that authors retain copyright of their article & are entitled to Green Open Access, allowing authors to post their Accepted Manuscripts to repositories, social media, personal webpages, etc. imme Model summary
Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship is a hybrid open access journal that is part of the Taylor & Francis Open Select publishing program, giving you the option to publish open access. Publishing open access means that your article will be free to access online immediately on publication, increasing the visibility, readership, and impact of your research. Why choose open access? Increase t…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
All research articles in Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship have undergone anonymous double anonymized review. Model summary
All research articles in Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship have undergone anonymous double anonymized review.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- ISSN
- 1941-126X
- Electronic ISSN
- 1941-1278
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 38, Issue 1 (2026)
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship
How long does peer review take at Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship?
The publisher reports about 88 days (first decision after review). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship based?
Of the 12 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (12). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship is indexed in Scopus. The journal's website also lists INSPEC and ERIC; that list has not been checked against each database.
Is Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship open access, and what is the APC?
Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship is a subscription journal. APC charged, amount not published.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, Publisher website, OpenAlex; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .