Since 1991, Issues in Science and Technology Librarianship is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that publishes substantive content of interest to science and technology librarians. It serves as a vehicle for sci-tech librarians to share successful initiatives and innovative ideas, and to publish peer-reviewed or board-accepted papers, including case studies, practical applications, theoretical essays, and research papers relevant to the functions and operations of science and technology libraries in all settings. Through its columns ISTL also publishes web/bibliographies, reviews, opinions, and best practices.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
19
weeks to review
Average · median is 15 wks
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field
General Information
Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1991
Frequencycontinuous/rolling
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications1,126
Publisher OrgAssociation of College and Research Libraries
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Library and Information SciencesQ2
Engineering (miscellaneous)Q3
Subject Classification
Scopus Categories
Library and Information SciencesEngineering (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Library Collection Development and Digital ResourcesWeb and Library ServicesResearch Data Management PracticesLibrary Science and Information Literacyscientometrics and bibliometrics researchLibrary Science and AdministrationScientific Computing and Data ManagementPublishing and Scholarly CommunicationOpen Education and E-LearningWikis in Education and Collaboration