Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association

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.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.6
2024	1.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.640

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	27

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9017

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	191

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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.

• The Role of Chatbots in Academic Libraries: An Experience-based Perspective

  Citation: 62

  Authors: Vaishali, Rajan

• Enhancing the Academic Library Experience with Chatbots: An Exploration of Research and Implications for Practice

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Indra Ayu Susan, Bhuva

• Artificial Intelligence and Robots in Libraries: Opportunities in LIS Curriculum for Preparing the Librarians of Tomorrow

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Elizabeth, Cameron M

• Information in Crisis: Analysing the Future Roles of Public Libraries during and post-COVID-19

  Citation: 39

  Authors: Jade

• The Ethics of AI for Information Professionals: Eight Scenarios

  Citation: 34

  Authors: Andrew

• ‘Steady Ships’ in the COVID-19 Crisis: Australian Public Library Responses to the Pandemic

  Citation: 32

  Authors: Jane, Philip, Hamid R., Jessie, Yazdan, Holly, Simon

• The Shift towards Digital Literacy in Australian University Libraries: Developing a Digital Literacy Framework

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Nicole

• Preparing students for university studies and beyond: a micro-credential trial that delivers academic integrity awareness

  Citation: 27

  Authors: Christine, Frank

• The Impact of Humanoid Robots on Australian Public Libraries

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Linh Cuong

• Representation of Libraries in Artificial Intelligence Regulations and Implications for Ethics and Practice

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Fiona

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