Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

Informatio: Journal of Library and Information Science is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to advancing research and scholarship in library science, information science, and knowledge management. The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, case studies, and theoretical contributions that address contemporary issues and innovations in the field.

The journal encompasses the following research areas:

1. Library Studies and Management
Research on library operations, strategic management, and services, including:

  • Library management, leadership, governance, and policy development
  • Library services (reference, circulation, digital services, and service innovation)
  • Collection development, evaluation, acquisition policies, and weeding strategies
  • Digital libraries, institutional repositories, digital preservation, and content management
  • Library networking, consortia, resource sharing, and interlibrary cooperation
  • Library technology, including Library Management Systems (LMS/ILS), RFID, discovery systems, and emerging technologies
  • Library architecture, space design, learning commons, makerspaces, and library as place
  • Special libraries (medical, legal, corporate, etc.) and their specialized management

2. Information Science
Studies addressing the creation, organization, retrieval, and use of information, including:

  • Informetrics: Bibliometrics, scientometrics, webometrics, altmetrics, and citation analysis
  • Information Retrieval: Search systems, indexing, ranking algorithms, and information access
  • Information Organization: Cataloging, metadata standards, taxonomies, ontologies, and knowledge organization systems (KOS)
  • Information Literacy: Information literacy instruction, digital literacy, media literacy, and critical thinking skills
  • Information Behavior: Information seeking, information use, user studies, and information needs assessment
  • Information Repackaging: Creation of pathfinders, bibliographies, and other information products
  • Information Architecture: System design, user experience (UX), usability studies, and interface design
  • Data Science in LIS: Text mining, data mining, machine learning, and artificial intelligence applications in library contexts

3. Knowledge Management
Research on knowledge processes and systems within information organizations, particularly in GLAM institutions (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums):

  • Knowledge creation, generation, capture, and tacit-to-explicit knowledge conversion
  • Knowledge storage, preservation, integration, and knowledge repository development
  • Knowledge sharing, transfer, communication, and communities of practice
  • Knowledge application, implementation, organizational learning, and best practices
  • Knowledge reuse and continuous improvement in GLAM contexts
  • Intellectual capital management (human, structural, and relational capital)
  • Innovation management and knowledge-based innovation in information organizations

4. Documentation and Records Management
Studies on the management, preservation, and accessibility of documentary heritage in GLAM institutions:

  • Collection management in galleries, libraries, museums, and archives
  • Preservation and conservation of physical and digital collections
  • Manuscript management, rare books, and ancient texts
  • Artifact management, museum objects, and cultural heritage materials
  • Archive management, records management, and archival science
  • Data documentation, research data management, and data curation
  • Publications in databases, repositories, big data environments, and metadata management
  • Digital preservation strategies, format migration, and long-term access

5. Information Analysis and Research Methods
Research employing various analytical approaches to study information and documentation:

  • Document analysis, content analysis, and discourse analysis in GLAM contexts
  • Literature reviews, systematic reviews, meta-analysis, and bibliographic studies
  • Research methodologies in LIS (qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods)
  • Scholarly communication, open access, scholarly publishing, and research impact assessment
  • Citation analysis, co-citation analysis, bibliographic coupling, and network analysis

6. Digital Humanities and Cultural Heritage Informatics
Interdisciplinary research at the intersection of humanities, culture, and information technology:

  • Digital humanities applications and computational methods in humanistic inquiry
  • Cultural heritage informatics, digitization of cultural materials, and virtual museums
  • Digital curation, online exhibitions, and digital storytelling
  • Linked Open Data (LOD) in GLAM, semantic web technologies, and knowledge graphs
  • 3D digitization, virtual reality, and augmented reality for heritage objects
  • Digital collections management and access platforms

7. Information Policy and Ethics
Research on legal, ethical, and policy dimensions of information management:

  • Information policy at national and international levels
  • Copyright, intellectual property rights, fair use, and Creative Commons licensing
  • Privacy, data protection, confidentiality, and GDPR compliance
  • Information ethics, academic integrity, and professional ethics in LIS
  • Censorship, intellectual freedom, and access to information
  • Open access, open science, open data, and Open Educational Resources (OER)

8. User Studies and Community Engagement
Research focusing on users, communities, and stakeholders of information services:

  • User experience (UX) research in libraries and information systems
  • Community engagement, outreach programs, and library advocacy
  • Reading culture, reading promotion, and literacy programs
  • Information equity, digital divide, and inclusive library services
  • Library marketing, branding, public relations, and communication strategies
  • User needs assessment and service evaluation

9. Emerging Technologies in Library and Information Science
Studies on innovative technologies and their applications in information environments:

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI), chatbots, virtual assistants, and machine learning in library services
  • Blockchain technology for collection management, authentication, and digital preservation
  • Internet of Things (IoT) in smart libraries and automated systems
  • Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) for immersive library experiences
  • Big data analytics for decision-making and service improvement
  • Cloud computing, cloud-based library systems, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions

10. Professional Development and LIS Education
Research on education, training, and career development in the information professions:

  • Library and Information Science education, curriculum development, and competency frameworks
  • Professional development, continuing education, and lifelong learning for information professionals
  • Library leadership, change management, and strategic planning
  • Career development, job market trends, and emerging professional skills
  • Professional associations, standards, and certification programs

11. Social Responsibility and Global Issues
Research addressing the social impact and global challenges facing libraries and information institutions:

  • Libraries and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Crisis management, disaster preparedness, and business continuity in libraries
  • Health information literacy, medical libraries, and consumer health information
  • Indigenous knowledge systems, local wisdom, and traditional knowledge preservation
  • Multicultural services, multilingual collections, diversity, equity, and inclusion in libraries
  • Libraries in developing countries and international development initiatives

 

Section Policies

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Peer Review Process

All submitted articles considered for publication undergo peer review by experts in the field. The review uses a double-blind peer review before the journal is published. Peer review assists editors in making editorial decisions and, through editorial communications with authors, may assist authors in improving their articles. Only qualified referees will be invited to review an article. Any article received for review is a confidential document and will be treated as such; it will not be shown to or discussed with others except if authorized by the Editor-in-Chief. Reviews would be conducted objectively, and observations would be formulated clearly with supporting arguments so that authors could use them to improve the article. Reviewers will point out pertinent published works that the authors have not cited and will also alert the editors to any significant similarities or overlaps between the article and any other article (published or unpublished).

 

Publication Frequency

This journal is published 3 times a year in January, May and September

 

Open Access Policy

Informatio provides immediate open access to its content by making research freely available to the public. It supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. Users have the right to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles [see copyright provisions].

 

Archiving

This journal utilizes the LOCKSS system to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries and permits those libraries to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration. More...

 

Screening for Plagiarism

Before submitting an article, the authors should check it by using a plagiarism checker application. All received articles All received articles that were published in the Journal of Informio were subjected to a plagiarism check using the turnitin.com application. If an article is indicated as a plagiary, it will be rejected and will not be reviewed.

 

Author Fees

This journal charges the following author fees:

Article Publication: 500.000.00 (IDR)

If this paper is accepted for publication, you will be asked to pay an article publication fee to cover publication costs.

Starting in June 2022, if your paper is accepted for publication, you will be asked to pay an article publication fee to cover publication costs of IDR 500.000 for both Indonesian and overseas authors. Payment should be made after the author receives an email confirming the paper's acceptance.

Please note that as soon as the payment is made, proof of payment should be sent to journal.informatio@unpad.ac.id. Thank you.

 

AI Policy

AI Policy
Gen-AI and AI-Driven Tools Usage Policy

This policy has been implemented in response to the rise of generative AI and AI-based technologies, which are expected to be used more widely by academic writers and content creators. Generative AI refers to AI systems that can generate new content, such as text, graphics, or music, while AI-based technologies cover a wider range of applications that utilise AI to analyse data, automate processes, and support decision-making. This policy aims to provide transparency and guidance to authors, reviewers, and editors/copyeditors/proofreaders at the Informatio: Journal of Library and Information Science, and the journal monitors these changes and adjusts its regulations as necessary.

For Authors:

Informatio: Journal of Library and Information Science prohibits the use of Generative AI for writing manuscripts. Authors may use AI to assist with paraphrasing or proofreading, but our journal requires that the use of AI for these activities be no more than 20% when examined using Turnitin.

For Reviewer, Editor, Copy Editor, and Proofreader:

Manuscripts submitted to the Informatio: Journal of Library and Information Science are confidential. Therefore, reviewers, editors, copyeditors, and proofreaders are strictly prohibited from uploading manuscripts to Gen-AI or AI-Driven Tools to assist in the review, editing, or proofreading process.

Informatio: Journal of Library and Information Science supports the usage of technology that strengthens the integrity and efficiency of the editorial or peer-review process while complying with the principles of confidentiality and protecting the rights of all parties involved. This policy is subject to change in accordance with the rules governing the use of AI in academic environments.