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Publication analysis<\/h2>\n
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About the publication<\/h3>\n

Title:<\/strong>\u00a0Journal of Library & Information Services in Distance Learning<\/em><\/p>\n

ISSN<\/strong>:\u00a01533-290X (Print) and 1533-2918 (Online)1<\/sup><\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong> Journal of Library & Information Services in Distance Learning<\/em> | Current Issue<\/a><\/p>\n

Purpose, objective, or mission:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cThe\u00a0Journal of Library and Information Services in Distance Learning<\/em>\u00a0\u0080addresses the issues and concerns of librarians and information specialists in the rapidly growing field of distance education.\u201d2<\/sup><\/p>\n

Target audience:<\/strong>\u00a0The journal primarily targets scholars, librarians, and library students.3<\/sup><\/p>\n

Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Routledge.4<\/sup><\/p>\n

Peer reviewed?<\/strong>\u00a0Yes.5<\/sup><\/p>\n

Type:<\/strong>\u00a0LIS scholarly.6<\/sup><\/p>\n

Medium:<\/strong>\u00a0Print and online.7<\/sup><\/p>\n

Content:<\/strong> The journal reports that it \u201caddresses 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.\u201d8<\/sup><\/p>\n

Frequency of publication:<\/strong>\u00a0Quarterly.9<\/sup><\/p>\n

About the publication\u2019s submission guidelines<\/h3>\n

Location of submission guidelines:<\/strong>\u00a0Instructions for authors<\/a><\/p>\n

Types of contributions accepted:<\/strong>\u00a0The\u00a0Journal of Library and Information Services in Distance Learning<\/em> is comprised of \u201coriginal research, theoretical papers, substantive articles, essays, book and literature reviews, and research reports that cover programs and innovations throughout the international community.\u201d10<\/sup>\u00a0Submissions should include an abstract with a maximum of 100 words, while the main text should be between 3,000 and 5,000 words. Additionally, submissions cannot be previously published and cannot be simultaneously submitted to another publication. Authors should provide 3-10 keywords for indexing purposes.11<\/sup><\/p>\n

Submission and review process:\u00a0<\/strong>Both editorial screening and peer review are conducted anonymously.12<\/sup>Authors should submit manuscripts electronically via ScholarOne Manuscripts<\/a>.13<\/sup><\/p>\n

Editorial tone:<\/strong>\u00a0While the journal is scholarly in nature, many of the articles cover practical subjects, such as reference techniques.14<\/sup><\/p>\n

Style guide used:<\/strong>\u00a0APA Publication Manual<\/em>.15<\/sup><\/p>\n

Conclusion: Evaluation of publication\u2019s potential for LIS authors<\/h3>\n

The\u00a0Journal of Library and Information Services in Distance Learning<\/em>\u00a0provides an excellent forum for LIS authors interested in publishing scholarly articles in the specific and emerging field of distance learning. In particular, library instructors with experience using Web 2.0, virtual reference, LibGuides, etc. in conjunction with distance learning will feel right at home with this journal\u2019s subject matter.<\/p>\n

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Audience analysis<\/h2>\n
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About the publication\u2019s readers<\/h3>\n

Publication circulation:<\/strong>\u00a0Circulation figures not available.<\/p>\n

Audience location and language or cultural considerations:<\/strong>\u00a0The primary audience for this publication is the United States, and\u2013to a slightly lesser degree\u2013other English-speaking countries such as Great Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.16<\/sup><\/p>\n

Reader characteristics:<\/strong> Although the journal does not provide information about its readers, its website reports that it covers \u201cprograms and innovations throughout the international community.\u201d17<\/sup>\u00a0The journal\u2019s focus on distance learning contributes to its international reach. Readers consist mainly of librarians, LIS instructors, and LIS students who value education, specifically programs and innovations in distance learning relating to LIS education. Workplaces for these readers primarily include academic libraries and institutions.18<\/sup><\/p>\n

Knowledge of LIS subject matter:<\/strong>\u00a0The\u00a0Journal of Library and Information Services in Distance Learning<\/em>\u00a0addresses a wide variety of subjects relating to distance learning within the field of LIS. Because most readers will have familiarly with the LIS field, LIS authors will not have to explain familiar LIS concepts.19<\/sup><\/p>\n

Conclusion: Analysis of reader characteristics and their potential impact on authors<\/h3>\n

LIS authors should keep in mind that that the readers of this journal have extensive knowledge of distance learning\u00a0specifically within the LIS field<\/em>. As long as they are aware of the specialized nature of this journal, potential authors can\u00a0use this forum to make valuable connections and establish professional rapport.<\/p>\n

Last updated:<\/strong>\u00a0January 29, 2018<\/p>\n

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