Journal profile · INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
Library & Information Science Research
ISSN 0740-8188 · eISSN 1873-1848 · Elsevier
Library & Information Science Research: CAS Zone 3 · Management (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 2.3; hybrid open access; APC about USD 3,630; review about 309 days (submission to acceptance, publisher); 27 articles in 2025; indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Library & Information Science Research is published by Elsevier and is in Zone 3 of Management in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Library Science and Information Literacy, Library Science and Administration and Human auditory perception and evaluation, together about 34.9% of its articles. Its main subfields are Information Systems. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Library & Information Science Research, a cross-disciplinary and refereed journal, focuses on the research process in library and information science, especially demonstrations of innovative methods and theoretical frameworks or unusual extensions or applications of well-known methods and tools. Library & Information Science Research publishes research articles primarily from a social science perspective.LISR does not normally publish technical information science studies (e.g., algorithmic methods related to information retrieval or natural language processing) or most bibliometric studies, as these would find greater readership in the many fine journals covering these areas.
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
Editor-in-chief June AbbasPublisher website
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named United States 17, Canada 4, Singapore 3 (24 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Library Science and Information LiteracySocial Sciences15.2%
- Library Science and AdministrationSocial Sciences12.2%
- Human auditory perception and evaluationEngineering7.5%
- Diverse Scientific and Economic StudiesEconomics, Econometrics and Finance7.5%
- Web and Library ServicesComputer Science6.6%
- Information Retrieval and Search BehaviorComputer Science5.6%
- Knowledge Management and SharingSocial Sciences5%
- Educational Robotics and EngineeringComputer Science4.3%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Management Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Management | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Information Science & Library Science | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Management Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Management | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Information Science & Library Science | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Management Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Management | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Information Science & Library Science | Zone 2 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
Database indexing
SSCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
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
- Impact factor
- 2.3LetPub ·
- Impact factor (publisher)
- 2.6Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 5.2LetPub ·
- CiteScore (publisher)
- 5.2Publisher website ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.62LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 1.21LetPub ·
- h-index
- 103OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 854OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 2.36OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 7.7%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 28.92%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 22LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 1,851 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025 | 27 | 12 | 46 |
| 2024 | 34 | 10 | 128 |
| 2023 | 38 | 11 | 315 |
| 2022 | 54 | 18 | 652 |
| 2021 | 42 | 11 | 820 |
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
309 dayssubmission to acceptance
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
- 9 daysPublisher website ·
- First decision after review
- 266 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to acceptance
- 309 daysPublisher website ·
- Acceptance to publication
- 13 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
Hybrid open accessLetPub
A subscription journal in which authors can pay to publish their article open access.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,630 / EUR 3,400 / GBP 2,910 / JPY 450,230 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | USD 3,550 | — | — |
A hybrid journal charges the APC only when the author chooses open access; publishing under the subscription model is usually free.
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)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare4 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- ≤ 250 words
- Keywords
- 1–7
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 6,000 words
- Reference style
- Numbered, in order of citation
Article types accepted3
- book reviewThe journal welcomes full-length manuscripts, research agenda, and selected book reviews.Regular, full-length manuscripts must be of 5000-6000 words in length a…Length not stated
- original researchThe journal welcomes full-length manuscripts, research agenda, and selected book reviews.Regular, full-length manuscripts must be of 5000-6000 words in length a…Length not stated
- systematic reviewThe journal welcomes full-length manuscripts, research agenda, and selected book reviews.Regular, full-length manuscripts must be of 5000-6000 words in length a…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Preprints
- AI use Declaration of generative AI use
Authors must declare the use of generative AI tools in the manuscript preparation process upon submission of the paper.Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies (“AI tools”) have been rapidly adopted in research and scholarly publishing, offering significant benefits while requiring clear standards for responsible and transparent use.Authors preparing a manuscript for this journal may use AI tool…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Group authorship
Group authorship refers to the attribution of an article to a defined and named group of authors whose members have contributed to the work. Examples include research consortia, clinical trial groups, collaborative networks, task forces or working groups, expert panels or consensus groups, and participatory research groups. Group authorship must be declared on the title page at submission. When av…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Declaration of competing interests
All authors must disclose any financial and personal relationships with other people or organizations that could inappropriately influence or bias their work. Examples of potential competing interests include:EmploymentConsultanciesStock ownershipHonorariaPaid expert testimonyPatent applications or registrationsGrants or any other fundingAffiliation with the journal as an Editor or Advisory Board …
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright License options
Authors will be offered open access user license options which will determine how you, and third parties, can reuse your open access article. We advise that you review these options and any funding body license requirements before selecting a license option.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access
We refer you to our open access information page to learn about open access options for this journal.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Peer review
This journal follows a double anonymized review process. Your submission will initially be assessed by our editors. If your submission is deemed suitable, it will typically be sent to be reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers for an independent expert assessment of the scientific quality. The decision as to whether your article is accepted or rejected for publication will be made by our editors.Re…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Preprints Preprints
Preprint sharingAuthors may share preprints in line with Elsevier's article sharing policy. Sharing preprints, such as on a preprint server, will not count as prior publication.We advise you to read our policy on multiple, redundant or concurrent publication.
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
- Elsevier
- ISSN
- 0740-8188
- Electronic ISSN
- 1873-1848
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗LetPub
- Submission system ↗Publisher website
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Library & Information Science Research
What CAS zone is Library & Information Science Research in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Library & Information Science Research is in Zone 3 of Management, and in Zone 3 of the minor category Information Science & Library Science. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Management. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Library & Information Science Research?
The latest impact factor listed by LetPub is 2.3; CiteScore 5.2, h-index 103.
How long does peer review take at Library & Information Science Research?
The publisher reports about 309 days (submission to acceptance). 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.
What are the manuscript requirements of Library & Information Science Research?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: ≤ 250 words; Keywords: 1–7; Manuscript length: ≤ 6,000 words; Reference style: Numbered, in order of citation. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Library & Information Science Research based?
Of the 24 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are United States (17), Canada (4) and Singapore (3). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Library & Information Science Research?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Library & Information Science Research is indexed in SSCI and Scopus.
Is Library & Information Science Research open access, and what is the APC?
Library & Information Science Research is a hybrid journal. For open-access publication: APC about USD 3,630.
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: .