Title:<\/strong>\u00a0Journal of Library Administration (JLA) ISSN<\/strong>: 0193-0826 (Print) and 1540-3564 (Online)1<\/sup><\/p>\n Website:<\/strong>\u00a0JLA<\/em> Current Issue<\/a><\/p>\n Purpose, objective, or mission:<\/strong>\u00a0Per their site,\u00a0JLA<\/em>\u00a0\u201cinforms readers on research, current developments, and trends related to the leadership and management of libraries.\u201d2<\/sup>. It keeps managers in the information profession informed of the latest trends in management, technology, and budgeting solutions.3<\/sup><\/p>\n Target audience:<\/strong>\u00a0Individuals holding management positions within the library profession.4<\/sup><\/p>\n Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Routledge.5<\/sup><\/p>\n Peer reviewed?<\/strong>\u00a0Yes.6<\/sup><\/p>\n Type:<\/strong>\u00a0JLA<\/em>\u00a0can be classified as a hybrid publication because articles deal with both the latest trends in technology and management as well as research on historical perspectives and future projections. However, it is primarily a scholarly journal7<\/sup>, since it is peer-reviewed and all articles have abstracts and detailed notes.8<\/sup><\/p>\n Medium:<\/strong>\u00a0Print and online.9<\/sup><\/p>\n Content:<\/strong>\u00a0Includes articles discussing the trends in management and the developments in digital technology, as well as research papers on diverse subjects relating to leadership in various areas of the library profession, such as project management and strategic planning.10<\/sup><\/p>\n Frequency of publication:<\/strong>\u00a08 issues per year.11<\/sup><\/p>\n Location of submission guidelines:<\/strong>\u00a0Instructions for authors<\/a><\/p>\n Types of contributions accepted:<\/strong>\u00a0Articles on \u201cleadership, management, evaluation, assessment, marketing, and more to promote organizational success.\u201d12<\/sup><\/p>\n Submission and review process:<\/strong>\u00a0Manuscripts are submitted electronically to the editor for the peer-review process. No simultaneous submissions or previously published work is accepted.13<\/sup><\/p>\n Editorial tone:<\/strong>\u00a0Scholarly but readable.14<\/sup><\/p>\n Style guide used:<\/strong>\u00a0Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA)<\/em>.15<\/sup><\/p>\n The\u00a0Journal of Library Administration<\/em>\u00a0contains a lot of useful information for current leaders in the Library and Information Science profession. Not only does it disseminate practical information that promotes efficient management practices, it also publishes articles that range from discussions of theoretical perspectives about technological trends and their effect on the profession to historically fundamental issues of library management. Malcolm Getz\u2019s article \u201cOpen-Access Scholarly Publishing in Economic Perspective,\u201d for example,\u00a0discusses digital versus paper publication and the consequences for financial management.16<\/sup>\u00a0LIS professionals who can contribute insightful new outlooks on management issues should be encouraged as well.\u00a0JLA<\/em>\u00a0sometimes publishes special issues that cover a specific theme, so queries\u2014while not required\u2014should be sent first.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Publication circulation:<\/strong>\u00a0Not available.<\/p>\n Audience location and language or cultural considerations:<\/strong>\u00a0A review of the publication shows that while the issues presented within its pages may be considered globally appropriate, most of the research done for these articles is U.S. based. In Volume 46, issue 2, for example, Joseph J. Branin\u2019s \u201cShaping Our Space: Envisioning the New Research Library\u201d uses Ohio State University\u2019s central research library as the model for its findings,17<\/sup>\u00a0while in volume 45, issue 3\/4, Lesley Mutinta Moyo and Ellysa Stern Cahoy\u2019s \u201cLibrary Use in the E-learning Environment: A Profile of Penn State\u2019s World Campus Faculty and Students\u201d uses findings from research conducted at Penn State University in Pennsylvania.18<\/sup><\/p>\n The journal is an English publication geared towards LIS professionals in the United States,19<\/sup>\u00a0but the issues discussed are relevant to librarians in other parts of the world. The authors use scholarly language that is free of cultural predilections to make it accessible to LIS professionals worldwide.20<\/sup>Although most of the research is U.S. based, the challenges explored are applicable to most libraries across the globe, such as the use of web-based library resources.<\/p>\n Reader characteristics:<\/strong>\u00a0Although no specific characteristics are available, we may safely assume that readers of the publication are more than likely educated, LIS professionals or MLIS students and graduates. It is likely that a majority of the subscribers of the\u00a0Journal of Library Administration<\/em>\u00a0are LIS professionals since almost all articles cover library or archival type issues. Judging from the title, it is safe to surmise that a percentage of its library and information science audience holds managerial positions. Readers of the\u00a0Journal of Library Administration<\/em>\u00a0are presumably enthusiastic supporters library advancement and champions of library issues, as a majority are professionals in the field. The publication is patently progressive, with articles that promote the aggressive use of technologies in libraries which advocate change. Readers of the journal, as well as the authors of these articles, also encourage using management practices in other fields.21<\/sup><\/p>\n Knowledge of LIS subject matter:<\/strong>\u00a0Knowledge of LIS topics and issues is critical to understanding this publication. Readers are most likely familiar with LIS jargon because\u00a0if they are not already working in the field, they are probably MLIS students or, at the very least, have great interest in the subject matter.22<\/sup><\/p>\n Because the\u00a0Journal of Library Administration<\/em>\u00a0is a specialized publication, the majority of its readers are likely LIS professionals in leading positions within their institutions. Authors should remember that the journal\u2019s subscribers are familiar with LIS jargon, topics, and issues. This audience is not interested in technical services but is partial to articles about management problems and solutions. Authors must submit formal or scholarly pieces and should consider using headings and subheadings to focus readers\u2019 attention on topics and resolutions.<\/p>\n Last updated:<\/strong>\u00a0January 27, 2018<\/p>\n Publication analysis About the publication Title:\u00a0Journal of Library Administration (JLA) ISSN: 0193-0826 (Print) and 1540-3564 (Online)1 Website:\u00a0JLA Current Issue Purpose, objective, or mission:\u00a0Per their site,\u00a0JLA\u00a0\u201cinforms readers on research, current developments, and trends related to the leadership and management of libraries.\u201d2. 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Conclusion: Evaluation of publication\u2019s potential for LIS authors<\/h3>\n
Audience analysis<\/h2>\n
\nAbout the publication\u2019s readers<\/h3>\n
Conclusion: Analysis of reader characteristics and their potential impact on authors<\/h3>\n
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