About the Journal

Description

ITlib – Information Technology and Libraries is a scientific journal that addresses both theoretical and practical issues at the intersection of librarianship, information science, and information technology. The journal is published by the Slovak Centre of Scientific and Technical Information (SCSTI) and provides a platform for researchers, experts, and practitioners to share their knowledge and experience.

Focus and Scope

In addition to its established focus on librarianship, information science, and library and information technology, ITlib welcomes contributions on emerging and progressive topics, including:

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in libraries (e.g. chatbots, machine learning for metadata creation, and automated research support)
  • Digital Humanities, especially the connection between cultural heritage, data analytics, and technological innovation
  • Long-Term Preservation (LTP) strategies that ensure the accessibility and integrity of digital content
  • Digitization and processing of information resources, including workflows, best practices, and case studies
  • Library Information Systems, from modern integrated library systems to discovery tools
  • Innovations in library services and practices, reflecting new trends, project implementations, and creative service delivery models

While these areas represent the journal’s key focus, ITlib also welcomes submissions on other relevant topics in the broader field of library and information science and practice.

Publication Frequency

The journal is published twice a year, in June and December.

Peer Review Process

All scholarly and research articles undergo an independent double-blind peer review process. The identities of authors and reviewers remain concealed from each other. The aim of the review is to provide an impartial, objective, and expert evaluation of the submission’s quality and its contribution to research and practice in library and information science, and to provide constructive feedback to the author. Reviewers follow the official reviewer guidelines.

Open Access and Licensing

ITlib is published as an Open Access journal. No article processing charges (APCs) apply. All published articles are freely available online and licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). Since Issue 2/2016, ITlib has published all articles under the CC BY 4.0 license. Authors retain copyright and full publishing rights to their work and may republish it without penalty.

Authors may deposit and archive all versions of their articles, including the publisher’s PDF, in repositories of their choice immediately and without embargo. We recommend including a link to the published version (DOI) and the full citation. Users may read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles, or use them for any other lawful purpose, without prior permission from the publisher or the author.

Journal Archive and Self-Archiving

The journal archive is available:

All articles are assigned a DOI that includes the year, issue number, and page number corresponding to the print edition. Authors may self-archive their articles under the terms stated in the Open Access and Licensing section.

Ethical Guidelines

The journal adheres to ethical publishing standards in accordance with the principles of COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics):

  • submissions must be original and unpublished,
  • plagiarism is strictly prohibited,
  • the peer review process is fair and confidential,
  • conflicts of interest must be disclosed.

Contact and Submissions

Further information about article submission, advertising, and subscriptions is available on the relevant pages. You may also contact us by email at itlib.nvk@cvtisr.sk. We invite authors to share their latest research and professional insights and to help advance the international dialogue in library and information science.

Media Partnerships

Over the years, ITlib has collaborated with numerous professional events and conferences as a media partner:

2024: INFOS 2024 – Medzinárodné knižnično-informačné sympózium; Knihovny současnosti 2024; Informačné interakcie 2024; Kniha ve 21. století – Knihovnická konference 2024; CASLIN 2024 seminar.

2023: Informačné interakcie 2023; Kniha ve 21. století – Knihovnická konference 2023; CASLIN 2023 seminar.

2022: Kniha ve 21. století 2022; Tlib – Trends in the Libraries 2022; CASLIN 2022 seminar.

2021: Knihovny současnosti 2021; Archivy, knihovny, muzea v digitálním světě 2021.

2019: Tlib – Trends in the Libraries 2019; Knihovny současnosti 2019.

2018: INFORUM 2018.

2017: INFOS 2017; INFORUM 2017; Memory 2017.

2016: INFORUM 2016; III. slovenský knihovnícky barcamp.

2015: Open Access politika Slovenska v Európskom rámci 2015; INFOS 2015; Brána k vedeckému poznaniu otvorená VI.; INFORUM 2015; Memory 2015.

2014: Knihovny současnosti 2014; CASLIN 2014; I. slovenský knihovnícky barcamp (participation with a presentation); Archivy, knihovny, muzea v digitálním světě 2014.

Publisher

Slovak Centre of Scientific and Technical Information (SCSTI)
Lamačská cesta 8A
811 04 Bratislava
Slovakia

ISSN

Print edition: 1335-793X
Online edition: 1336-0779

Frequency

Twice a year (June and December)

Price

Single issue: €7.50
Annual subscription: €15