Collection and Curation

Aims & Scope

Relevant topics include but are not limited to the following: ‘Collection’ and management of files and data by academic libraries, in the service of the research and teaching purpose of universities ‘Collection’ of files and data for wider organisation planning purposes Academic library curriculum mapping Collection assessment as part of wider library assessment Co-operative and collaborative ‘collection’ of cultural heritage artefacts, including where technology enables innovative approaches Public libraries as centers for civic engagement, digital inclusion, lifelong learning and for health and wellbeing information ‘Collection’ development and the use of space.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.266

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	22

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	17892

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	56

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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

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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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Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

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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.

• How scientific papers mention grey literature: a scientometric study based on Scopus data

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Joachim, Hélène

• Publication trends in literature on eBooks: a Scopus based bibliometric analysis

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Shankar Reddy, Iranna, Vijay Kumar, Parameshwar

• Lotka’s law and author productivity pattern of research in law discipline

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Archana, Puspanjali

• Policy and planning of research data management in university libraries of Pakistan

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Haseeb Ahmad, Kanwal

• Is grey literature really grey or a hidden glory to showcase the sleeping beauty

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Sumeer, Tariq Ahmad, Suhail, Farzana, Taseen

• Challenges of managing and preserving audio-visual archives in archival institutions in Sub Saharan Africa: a literature review

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Donald, Olefhile

• Indigenous knowledge representation in mitigation process: a study of communities’ understandings of natural disasters in Aceh Province, Indonesia

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Hendra

• The green library revolution: a catalyst for climate change action

  Citation: 11

  Authors: Yusuf Ayodeji, Adeyinka, Rexwhite Tega

• Validity and reliability of factors causing information-seeking anxiety during information-seeking behaviors

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Xia, Asad Ullah

• Barriers to an inclusive academic library collection

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Apryl C.

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