Peer Reviewed Journal in Education Libraries - Brief Article

Information Outlook, Jan, 2000

Looking to submit an article to a peer-reviewed journal? The Education Division has published Education Libraries since the late 1970s, and this journal has been refereed since 1993.

Education Libraries' mission is to provide "a forum for new and challenging ideas in the education field, as well as in the field of library and information science education. It also deals with the new technologies as they affect the library profession and their changing role in the library and information curriculum. These are presented in scholarly fashion[ldots]" (Education Division, Manual of Procedures, 1997).

The refereeing process is rigorous, and ensures high standards. Referees do not know the identity of the authors whose articles they receive. In addition, the editor submits constructive critiques to the author. This feedback results in better and stronger articles.

While the articles are education-related, the topics covered are as diverse as our profession. Each issue has a theme, and our most recent ones were on outreach services, specialized collections, research in education and electronic publishing. Future issues will be devoted to learning in retirement, and distance education. Education Libraries is indexed in H.W. Wilson's Library Literature, and ERIC's Current Index to Journal in Education.

Subscriptions are available for $40 in the United States and Canada, and $60 abroad, Education Division members receive the journal as part of their membership. Past issues are available at $15 per issue.