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Journal of Education for Library and Information Science

University of Toronto Press · Canada

ISSN0748-5786

SJR Q2✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

High Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ Scopus Q2+18

Total18

Journal Impact Factor

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SJR Score

0.405

H-Index

CiteScore

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SNIP

0.917

Total Works

1,548

Total Citations

16,675

2yr Mean Citedness

0.50

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Education for Library and Information Science focuses on the education and training of librarians and information professionals. It examines curriculum development, teaching methods, and professional development within the field, often considering global trends, digital integration, and the impact of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. The journal also addresses issues of social justice, equity, inclusion, and cross-cultural competence in library and information science education.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 50% in field

General Information

Country / RegionCanada

Primary Language—

1st Year Published—

Annual Volume~ 33 articles / year

StatusActive

Total Publications1,548

Publisher OrgUniversity of Toronto Press

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Submission Info

Publishing ModelSubscription

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Review Time—

Acceptance Rate—

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OA Rate—

Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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5/12 · 42%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

University of Toronto Press

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

0748-5786

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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?

N/A

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

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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.

EducationQ2

Library and Information SciencesQ2

Subject Classification

Scopus Categories

Library and Information SciencesEducation

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Library Science and Information LiteracyLibrary Science and AdministrationWeb and Library ServicesOnline and Blended LearningDigital and Traditional Archives Management