CALL FOR PAPERS
The EU Journal of Library and Information Sciences (EU-JLIS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the University Library at Elizade University. The journal is dedicated to the advancement of scholarly research, professional practice, and theoretical development in the field of library and information science.
EU-JLIS provides a scholarly platform for librarians, information scientists, academics, researchers, and knowledge management professionals to publish original research articles, review papers, case studies, and conceptual studies that address contemporary issues in library services, information management, digital librarianship, and knowledge systems.
To enhance the reach and impact of its publications, the journal is indexed in leading academic databases, including Google Scholar, OpenAIRE, Zenodo, CrossRef, Academia.edu, and PKP. This extensive indexation ensures global visibility, scholarly recognition, and international accessibility for all published articles, thereby promoting research collaboration, academic exchange, and evidence-based practice in library and information sciences.
Subject Areas
The journal welcomes high-quality manuscripts in, but not limited to, the following areas:
• Library Science and Practice
• Information Science
• Knowledge Management Systems
• Digital Libraries and Virtual Libraries
• Archival and Records Management
• Information Retrieval Systems
• Bibliometrics and Scientometrics
• Metadata and Cataloguing Systems
• Classification and Indexing
• Information Literacy and User Education
• Scholarly Communication and Open Access
• Research Data Management
• ICT in Libraries
• Artificial Intelligence in Library Services
• Institutional Repositories
• Information Policy and Governance
• Academic Librarianship
• Digital Preservation and Archiving
• Information Behavior and User Studies
• Big Data and Information Analytics in Libraries
Submission Guidelines
Cover Page Requirements
• Title of the manuscript
• Author(s)’ full name(s) with surname underlined
• Institutional affiliation(s)
• Email address(es) and phone number(s)
• Abstract: Maximum 250 words
• Keywords: 4–5 keywords
• Language: English or French
Manuscript Formatting
• Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
• Line spacing: 1.5 throughout; single spacing for abstract and block quotations
• Length: Maximum 18 pages
• File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
Referencing and Citation
• Acceptable styles: APA 7th edition or MLA 9th edition
• Authors are encouraged to cite indigenous scholarship where applicable
• At least 70% of references should be recent (within the last 10 years), except in exceptional cases
Plagiarism Policy
• Manuscripts must not exceed 20% similarity (checked via Turnitin)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Plagiarism level must not exceed 20% (checked with Turnitin)
• File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
• Authors are invited to submit their manuscripts through the official online submission portal accessible via this link https://tinyurl.com/4f3ry37j
• Submission Notice: Please note that the journal only accepts online submissions; any article submitted via the enquiry email will not be processed.
• Authors are advised to cite indigenous authors as much as possible, and a minimum of 70% of the total references should not be more than 10 years old except in exceptional cases.
PUBLICATION DETAILS
• Each article is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
• Articles are published in both print and Open Access formats, ensuring global accessibility and visibility
IMPORTANT DATES
• Current Edition: Volume ……………………………..
• Submission Deadline: ………………………………..
• Publication Date: ………………………………..
PUBLICATION FEES
• Review Fee: ₦6,000 (due upon submission)
• Publication Fee: ₦25,000
• Authors are requested to make their Article Processing Charge (APC) payment via the designated link provided upon submission.
INDEXING AND VISIBILITY
Published articles are indexed in leading academic databases, including Google Scholar, OpenAIRE, Zenodo, CrossRef, Academia.edu, and PKP, ensuring that each contribution attains international scholarly visibility and impact.
The EU Journal of Library and Information Sciences (EU-JLIS) encourages researchers, practitioners, scholars, and information professionals to submit original and impactful manuscripts that contribute to advancing knowledge, innovation, and professional practice within library and information science and knowledge management systems.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Person(s): ………………………………………
Phone Number: ………………………………………
Official Email: ………………………………………
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