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Library Quarterly

University of Chicago Press · United States

ISSN0024-2519eISSN1549-652X

SJR Q1✓ WOS SSCI✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

Medium Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI+25

✓ Scopus Q1+25

Total60

Journal Impact Factor

This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗

SJR Score

0.723

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SNIP

0.981

Total Works

9,579

Total Citations

27,421

2yr Mean Citedness

0.90

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

This journal publishes research on the role and impact of libraries, particularly public libraries, in society. Articles explore themes of intellectual freedom, censorship, and material challenges, as well as the democratic potential of libraries and their function as public spheres. The scope also includes studies on library users' perceptions, the representation of marginalized groups within library professions, and the use of diverse materials in library programming. Additionally, research examines library governance, digital resource management, and the intersection of libraries with education and community engagement.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published—

FrequencyQuarterly

StatusActive

Total Publications9,579

Publisher OrgUniversity of Chicago Press

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Submission Info

Publishing ModelSubscription

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

University of Chicago Press

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

0024-2519 / 1549-652X

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

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2025

2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Library and Information SciencesQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Information Science & Library Science

Scopus Categories

Library and Information Sciences

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Library Science and AdministrationLibrary Science and Information LiteracyLibrary Collection Development and Digital ResourcesAmerican Constitutional Law and PoliticsDigital and Traditional Archives Management