Reference and User Services Quarterly

Aims & Scope

Reference & User Services Quarterly (RUSQ) is the official journal of the Reference and User Services Association of the American Library Association.

The purpose of RUSQ is to disseminate information of interest to librarians in areas such as: Reference services collection development readers’ advisory resource sharing technology for reference and user services other aspects of user services The scope of the journal includes all aspects of library services to adults in all types of libraries.

In response to the nature of our rapidly evolving field, the journal publishes empirical (quantitative and qualitative), theoretical, and historical research and essays as peer-reviewed featured articles.

Through its many columns, reports, and reviews the journal also publishes an array of useful professional information.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.116

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	39

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	27800

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2

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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 Computer Science 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.

• Sociocultural Learning Theories and Information Literacy Teaching Activities in Higher Education

  Citation: 67

  Authors: Li

• Libraries as the Spaces Between Us

  Citation: 65

  Authors: James K.

• But I Want a Real Book”

  Citation: 64

  Authors: Cynthia L.

• Faculty-Librarian Collaboration to Achieve Integration of Information Literacy

  Citation: 59

  Authors: Lori, Beth S., Joyce, Diana D.

• A Systematic Review of Research on Live Chat Service

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Miriam L., Jennifer, Lindy

• The Website Design and Usability of US Academic and Public Libraries

  Citation: 43

  Authors: Anthony S., Michelle, Patricia

• The Management and Support of Outreach in Academic Libraries

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Toni M., Priscilla

• Higher Education and Emerging Technologies

  Citation: 40

  Authors: Erin Dorris, James, Glenda, Tyler, Lisa, Linda

• Use of Public Libraries by Immigrants

  Citation: 38

  Authors: Susan K.

• How E-books Are Used

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Jeff

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