Journal of Library and Information Services in Distance Learning

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Library & Information Services in Distance Learning addresses the issues and concerns of librarians and information specialists in the rapidly growing field of distance education.

The issues surrounding the delivery of library services to this population are sufficiently unique so as to require the specialty supplied by this journal.

The journal accepts original research, theoretical papers, substantive articles, essays, book and literature reviews, and research reports that cover programs and innovations throughout the international community.

The Journal also addresses a wide variety of subjects that are vital to the field, including but not limited to: collection development strategies, faculty/librarian partnerships or collaborations, cutting edge instruction and reference techniques, document delivery, remote access, evaluation, etc.

Librarians, library students, and scholars working in this area are invited to contribute.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13906

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	59

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.395

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	18

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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 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.

• Improving Distance Education for Students with Special Needs: A Qualitative Study of Students’ Experiences with an Online Library Research Course

  Citation: 34

  Authors: Amy

• In Their Own Voices: Study Habits of Distance Education Students

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Stefanie

• Designing LibGuides as Instructional Tools for Critical Thinking and Effective Online Learning

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Ruth L.

• Active Learning with Interactive Videos: Creating Student-Guided Learning Materials

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Ariana

• Graduate Student Library Research Skills: Is Online Instruction Effective?

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Barbara A.

• Information Literacy “Learning” via Online Tutorials: A Collaboration Between Subject Specialist and Instructional Design Librarian

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Leo S., Jenny McCraw

• Breaking out of the Asynchronous Box: Using Web Conferencing in Distance Learning

  Citation: 23

  Authors: Julie Arnold, Barbara J.

• Social Media Use by Librarians for Information Dissemination in Three Federal University Libraries in Southwest Nigeria

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Ganiyu Oluwaseyi, Oluwafemi

• Librarians and OER: Cultivating a Community of Practice To Be More Effective Advocates

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Brenda, Leva

• Would You Watch It? Creating Effective and Engaging Video Tutorials

  Citation: 20

  Authors: Nichole A., Ross

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