Art Documentation

Aims & Scope

Art Documentation: Journal of the Art Libraries Society of North America is a peer-reviewed journal presenting issues of concern to librarians working within art history, art criticism, the history of architecture, archaeology, and similar areas.

The journal has established itself as a vital publication for art information professionals, acting as a forum for issues relating to both the documentation of art, and the practice and theory of art librarianship and visual resources curatorship.

Art Documentation will publish articles pertinent to issues surrounding the documentation of art and the use of visual resources in academic, special libraries and museum settings.

It is a key resource for professionals entering the field as well as those more seasoned professionals.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.2
2024	0.20

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	24284

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	24

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.153

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Cognitive Visual Literacy

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Nicole A.

• Informing Visual Poetry: Information Needs and Sources of Artists

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Sandra

• Editing for Equality: The Outcomes of the Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thons

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Siân, Jacqueline, Michael

• Development of the Getty Vocabularies: AAT, TGN, ULAN, and CONA

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Patricia

• Speak to the Eyes: The History and Practice of Information Visualization

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Jefferson, Lily

• Technology's Impact on the Information-Seeking Behavior of Art Historians

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Trish

• A GHOST OF A CHANCE: Invisibility and Elision in African American Art Historical Practice

  Citation: 10

  Authors: James

• Threshold Concepts as Metaphors for the Creative Process: Adapting the Framework for Information Literacy to Studio Art Classes

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Larissa, Jessica

• Finding Visual Information: A Study of Image Resources Used by Archaeologists, Architects, Art Historians, and Artists

  Citation: 9

  Authors: Joan E., Jessica Evans

• Bringing the Studio into the Library: Addressing the Research Needs of Studio Art and Architecture Students

  Citation: 8

  Authors: Hannah

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