Title:<\/strong>\u00a0Library Trends<\/em><\/p>\n ISSN<\/strong>: 0024-2594 (Print) and\u00a01559-0682 (Online)1<\/sup><\/p>\n Website:<\/strong>\u00a0Library Trends<\/em> Home<\/a><\/p>\n Purpose, objective, or mission:<\/strong>\u00a0Per their site, \u201cLibrary Trends<\/em>\u00a0is an essential tool for professional librarians and educators alike. Every issue explores critical trends in professional librarianship, and includes practical applications, thorough analyses, and literature reviews.\u201d2<\/sup><\/p>\n Target audience:<\/strong>\u00a0College and research libraries, public libraries, library systems and networks, special libraries, and international college and research libraries.3<\/sup><\/p>\n Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Johns Hopkins University Press.4<\/sup><\/p>\n Peer reviewed?<\/strong>\u00a0Yes.5<\/sup><\/p>\n Type:<\/strong>\u00a0LIS scholarly; provides resources for the professional development of librarians and educators, with its research-oriented analysis of current library trends, literature reviews, and coverage of practical applications.6<\/sup><\/p>\n Medium:<\/strong>\u00a0Print and online.7<\/sup><\/p>\n Content:<\/strong>\u00a0Articles on library trends, practical applications, special libraries, emerging technologies, and more.8<\/sup>\u00a0Recent article topics include empowerment as it pertains to connectivity (specifically, Native Americans affiliated with Standing Rock, as well as parents living in rural parts of the Congo), informed asset-based pedagogy, and LIS services through WeChat in Chinese university libraries.9<\/sup><\/p>\n Frequency of publication:<\/strong>\u00a0Quarterly.10<\/sup><\/p>\n Location of submission guidelines: <\/strong>Guest Editor and Author Handbook<\/a><\/p>\n Types of contributions accepted:\u00a0<\/strong>Library Trends<\/em>\u00a0does not accept single-article submissions; rather, each issue covers a specific topic, and manuscript submissions are invited and organized by\u00a0guest editor(s)<\/a>. \u201cArticles published in\u00a0Library Trends<\/em>\u00a0are typically in the range of 4,000-10,000 words, not including references and supplementary material. Longer or shorter submissions can be accommodated, but this is dependent on the significance of the content and subject to consultations with the guest and general editors.\u201d11<\/sup><\/p>\n Submission and review process:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cArticles must be submitted in Microsoft Word, typically via e-mail or an electronic file sharing service, to the guest editor, who will then shepherd it through for review.\u201d12<\/sup><\/p>\n Editorial tone:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cThe style and tone of the journal is formal rather than journalistic or popular.\u201d13<\/sup><\/p>\n Style guide used:<\/strong>\u00a0The\u00a0<\/em>Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition<\/em>.14<\/sup><\/p>\n Library Trends\u00a0<\/em>is an excellent choice for LIS authors who work well with specific writing prompts. \u201cA guest editor proposes the theme and scope of a new issue, draws up a list of prospective authors and article topics, calls for submissions to the issue, arranges for review of the manuscripts, provides short annotations of each article\u2019s scope, and prepares a statement of philosophy guiding issue development.\u201d15<\/sup>\u00a0Working closely with a guest editor in such a structured manner allows LIS authors to hone desirable skills such as discipline and teamwork. It also provides valuable networking opportunities. All in all, this journal is a prestigious choice for both new and seasoned LIS authors.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Publication circulation:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cPrint circulation: 459.\u201d16<\/sup><\/p>\n Audience location and language or cultural considerations:\u00a0<\/strong>The journal is published in English in the U.S.17<\/sup>, so it\u2019s safe to say that a substantial portion of its readers live in the U.S. However, as mentioned above, many articles cover issues pertaining to libraries around the world, so authors should limit colloquialisms, specific cultural references, etc. to ensure their pieces appeal to readers worldwide.<\/p>\n Reader characteristics:<\/strong>\u00a0No readership information is provided, although the journal allows advertisers to rent lists of subscribers who belong to a variety of scholarly associations, including the American Studies Association (ASA).18<\/sup>\u00a0Most readers will be interested in scholarly topics and will likely have advanced degrees. The publication notes, \u201cIssue topics for Library Trends are developed in many ways. We value recommendations from professional librarians, archivists, and other information personnel, from members of the faculties of schools of library and information science, and from others whose concern is with issues of the management of cultural heritage,\u201d19<\/sup>\u00a0suggesting that many readers value the preservation of cultural heritage as it pertains to libraries.<\/p>\n Knowledge of LIS subject matter:\u00a0<\/strong>Readers are likely to have a solid understanding of LIS issues and terminology pertaining to public libraries, international libraries, research libraries, special libraries, etc.20<\/sup><\/p>\n Readers expect authors to provide well-researched articles on new and emerging LIS trends.21<\/sup>Additionally, readers will expect a thoughtful analysis of the theme in question (e.g., empowerment for the volume 66, no. 2 issue).22<\/sup>\u00a0Finally, due to the journal\u2019s international focus, readers will expect authors to be well-informed on the ways specific cultures and LIS trends intersect.<\/p>\n Last updated:<\/strong>\u00a0March 12, 2018<\/p>\n Publication analysis About the publication Title:\u00a0Library Trends ISSN: 0024-2594 (Print) and\u00a01559-0682 (Online)1 Website:\u00a0Library Trends Home Purpose, objective, or mission:\u00a0Per their site, \u201cLibrary Trends\u00a0is an essential tool for professional librarians and educators alike. Every issue explores critical trends in professional librarianship, and includes practical applications, thorough analyses, and literature reviews.\u201d2 Target audience:\u00a0College and research libraries, public […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":772,"featured_media":0,"parent":2013,"menu_order":34,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2196","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/infosci\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2196","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/infosci\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/infosci\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/infosci\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/772"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/infosci\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2196"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/infosci\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2196\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3529,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/infosci\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2196\/revisions\/3529"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/infosci\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2013"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/infosci\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2196"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}About the publication\u2019s submission guidelines<\/h3>\n
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