Public Services Quarterly

Aims & Scope

Public Services Quarterly covers a broad spectrum of public service issues in academic libraries, presenting practical strategies for implementing new initiatives and research-based insights into effective practices.

The journal publishes research-based and theoretical articles as well as case studies that advance the understanding of public services, including reference and research assistance, information literacy instruction, access and delivery services, and other services to patrons.

Articles may examine creative ways to use technology to assist students and faculty.

Practice-based articles should be thoroughly grounded in the literature and should situate the work done in one library into the larger context of the situation.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.275

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	19

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	17490

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	67

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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 Business, Management and Accounting and 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.

• Elicit: AI literature review research assistant

  Citation: 47

  Authors: Sharon, Melissa A.

• Academic Embedded Librarianship: An Introduction

  Citation: 46

  Authors: Kathy, Nadine

• Making Higher Education More Affordable, One Course Reading at a Time: Academic Libraries as Key Advocates for Open Access Textbooks and Educational Resources

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Karen

• Therapy Dogs in Academic Libraries: A Way to Foster Student Engagement and Mitigate Self-Reported Stress during Finals

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Mary Renck, Theresa

• Implementing Augmented Reality in Academic Libraries

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Sandra

• Take a Paws: Fostering Student Wellness with a Therapy Dog Program at Your University Library

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Amber, Pamela

• LibGuides by Design: Using Instructional Design Principles and User-Centered Studies to Develop Best Practices

  Citation: 26

  Authors: Yolanda

• LimeSurvey http://limesurvey.org

  Citation: 25

  Authors: Nicole C.

• Using Information Expertise to Enhance Massive Open Online Courses

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Katy

• Best Practices for Librarians Embedded in Online Courses

  Citation: 24

  Authors: Starr, Lilly

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