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RBM

Association of College and Research Libraries Β· United States Β· Est. 2000

ISSN1529-6407eISSN2150-668X
βœ“ DOAJβœ“ Open Access
15
/ 100
High Risk
PubScope credibility score from verifiable indexing & ethics signals
Score Breakdown
βœ“ DOAJ Verified+15
Total15
H-Indexi
14
Total Worksi
447
Total Citationsi
1,013
2yr Mean Citednessi
0.03
Open Impact Factor alternative

Aims & Scope

RBM: A Journal of Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Cultural Heritageis the Association of College and Research Libraries' journal covering issues pertaining to special collections libraries and cultural heritage institutions. Policy on Use of Generative AI (2026)RBM: a Journal of Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Cultural Heritagepublishes articles of interest to the special collections and archives professions on a wide variety of topics. In this field where we seek to collect, preserve, and provide access to the documentary record of human history, it is of particular importance to think carefully about how machine learning, and in particular, Generative AI, is implemented in the process of researching and writing about those practices.Beginning with the Fall 2026 issue, theRBMEditorial Board is implementing the following norms and guidelines surrounding the use of Generative AI.View the full Policy on Use of Generative AIManuscript SubmissionManuscript submissions forRBM: A Journal of Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Cultural Heritage, along with related questions,should be sent to the editor, Diane Dias De Fazio, [email protected] a peer-reviewed journal publishing articles on the theory and practice of library special collections, archives, cultural heritage institutions, and related fields. Content inRBMgenerally assumes two forms: articles and reviews.DeadlinesFall Issue: June 20Spring Issue: December 20Submission and Publication ProcessContactRBMeditor via email before sending manuscript(s) to discuss topic(s), length, illustrations, or other issues prior to submission.Submit email attachments in MS Word (.docx) to the editor.Submit original, unpublished articles only. Contributions published elsewhere or under consideration by other journals are ineligible for publication inRBM.Authors are responsible for the accuracy of the statements and sources in their articles.If the article was presented at a conference, identify the conference by name, s

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published2000
Frequencytwice a year
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications447
Publisher OrgAssociation of College and Research Libraries
OA Since2018
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Submission Info

Peer ReviewDouble anonymous peer review
Review Timeβ€”
Acceptance Rateβ€”
OA LicenseCC BY-NC
OA Rateβ€”

Ethics & Quality

COPE Memberβœ— No
OASPA Memberβœ— No
Not on Predatory Listsβœ“ Yes
πŸ“¦ Long-term Preservation
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Think.Check.Submit Compliance

9/12 Β· 75%
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Do you know the journal / publisher?
Association of College and Research Libraries
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Does the journal have a website?
βœ“ Linked
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Is the ISSN verified?
1529-6407 / 2150-668X
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Indexed in a trusted database?
DOAJ
βœ…
Peer review process documented?
Double anonymous peer review
❌
Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?
N/A
❌
APC fees clearly disclosed?
N/A
βœ…
Not on predatory/blacklists?
βœ“ Clean
βœ…
Long-term digital preservation?
Portico
❌
Plagiarism detection in place?
N/A
βœ…
Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?
DOAJ verified
βœ…
Primary language documented?
English

Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.

Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published
Citations received
17
25
2018
14
16
2019
17
14
2020
14
14
2021
14
4
2022
16
3
2023
23
2
2024
11
0
2025

Source: OpenAlex Β· Each year’s green bar = citations earned by that year’s papers, counted to date β€” so recent years look lower simply because their papers haven’t had time to be cited yet.

Subject Classification

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Digital and Traditional Archives ManagementLibrary Science and AdministrationDigital Humanities and ScholarshipLibrary Collection Development and Digital ResourcesMuseums and Cultural HeritageLibrary Science and Information SystemsLegal Cases and CommentaryArchaeological Research and ProtectionResearch Data Management PracticesHistorical Studies and Socio-cultural Analysis

Frequently asked questions about RBM

Is RBM a predatory journal?

No major predatory indicators were found for RBM. It is indexed in DOAJ and has a PubScope Trust Score of 15/100. Always confirm fit and policies before submitting.

What is the impact factor of RBM?

RBM is not in the Web of Science Core Collection, so it has no official Clarivate Journal Impact Factor. Its open 2-year mean citedness is 0.03.

Is RBM indexed in Scopus and Web of Science?

RBM is indexed in DOAJ.

What is the aims and scope of RBM?

RBM: A Journal of Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Cultural Heritageis the Association of College and Research Libraries' journal covering issues pertaining to special collections libraries and cultural heritage institutions. Policy on Use of Generative AI (2026)RBM: a Journal of Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Cultural Heritagepublishes articles of interest to the special collections and archives professions on a wide variety of topics. In this field where we seek to collect, preserve, and provide access to the documentary record of human history, it is of particular importance to think carefully ab

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Data updated: 2026-05-26 Β· Sources: SJR, DOAJ, OpenAlex, WoS, Crossref