Journal of Library Administration

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Library Administration informs readers on research, current developments, and trends related to the leadership and management of libraries.

In today’s global environment, library administrators must make complex and challenging decisions to help institutions achieve the identified mission, vision and goals.

This highly readable journal publishes up-to-the-minute information that library and information professionals and paraprofessionals in public, academic, special, and corporate environments need to efficiently and effectively lead and manage toward the overall objective of community and stakeholder support.

Within this context, the Journal of Library Administration features articles by the most highly regarded professionals in the field as related to leadership, management, evaluation, assessment, marketing, and more to promote organizational success.

This involves all aspects of public and technical operations, information technology and management, access to information in all formats and delivery options, physical and virtual environments, and organizational behavior.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.9

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.574

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	35

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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 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.

• Taking Library Instruction into the Online Classroom: Best Practices for Embedded Librarians

  Citation: 85

  Authors: Amy C., Jason M.

• Creating Opportunities: Embedded Librarians

  Citation: 82

  Authors: Martin A., Sarah Barbara

• The Emerging Role of Libraries in Data Curation and E-science

  Citation: 79

  Authors: P. Bryan

• Decoding via Coding: Analyzing Qualitative Text Data Through Thematic Coding and Survey Methodologies

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Porcia, Cherie

• Digital Humanities and Libraries: A Conceptual Model

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Chris Alen

• Implementing a 3D Printing Service in an Academic Library

  Citation: 65

  Authors: Steven

• Teaching Information Literacy to Generation

  Citation: 62

  Authors: Kate

• No Half Measures: Overcoming Common Challenges to Doing Digital Humanities in the Library

  Citation: 55

  Authors: Miriam

• Working from Home: How We Managed Our Team Remotely with Technology

  Citation: 55

  Authors: Monica D. T., Russell

• Reinventing Our Work: New and Emerging Roles for Academic Librarians

  Citation: 54

  Authors: Lori A.

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