Australian Academic and Research Libraries

Aims & Scope

The Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association is the flagship journal of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).

It is a quarterly publication for information science researchers, information professionals, related disciplines and industries.

The Journal aims to stimulate discussion and inform practice by showcasing original peer reviewed research articles and other scholarly papers about, or relevant to, the Australian and Southern Asia Pacific regions.

Authors from the full range of information professions and areas of scholarship are invited to contribute their work to the Journal.

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

Subjects & Keywords

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

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.

• Literature Reviews and the Hermeneutic Circle

  Citation: 92

  Authors: Sebastian K., Dubravka

• Building Information Resilience: How do Resettling Refugees Connect with Health Information in Regional Landscapes – Implications for Health Literacy

  Citation: 79

  Authors: Annemaree

• Settling in: The Relationship between Information and Social Inclusion

  Citation: 66

  Authors: Mary Anne, Annemaree, Asim, Kim

• Making as Learning: Makerspaces in Universities

  Citation: 56

  Authors: Anne, Helen

• Learning Spaces in Academic Libraries – A Review of the Evolving Trends

  Citation: 55

  Authors: Arlee, Bernadette, Sue

• Sociocultural Theories and their Application in Information Literacy Research and Education

  Citation: 55

  Authors: Li, Christine, Hilary

• Information Literacy Research: Dimensions of the Emerging Collective Consciousness

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Christine

• The Use of Altmetrics as a Tool for Measuring Research Impact

  Citation: 50

  Authors: Cameron

• The Role of Information Technologies in Indigenous Knowledge Management

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Jane

• Information Literacy: How Do Librarians and Academics Work in Partnership to Deliver Effective Learning Programs?

  Citation: 47

  Authors: Ruth