Options
A dissemination divide? The factors that influence the journal selection decision of Library & Information Studies (LIS) researchers and practitioners
Author(s)
Date Issued
2013-10
Date Available
2013-11-20T08:50:32Z
Abstract
With increasing volumes of research output and the continued emergence of new publishing venues, scholarly publishing has become a crowded landscape. This study analyses the factors that influence LIS authors when selecting a journal for submission, and in particular the significance of open access (OA) options and bibliometric indicators in this decision-making process. An online questionnaire with Likert scales was used to collect and rank the preferences and attitudes of LIS professionals. As part of the analysis, two separate sub-groups were examined using inferential statistical tests to explore if the research-practice divide so often cited in the LIS literature is also replicated in journal selection. It is concluded that choosing a journal for LIS research is a complex decision for both faculty members and librarians. Whilst some commonality exists between both groups, many variables show evidence of a divide in practices and preferences in consonance with the existing research.
Type of Material
Journal Article
Publisher
CILIP
Journal
Library and Information Research
Volume
37
Issue
115
Start Page
33
End Page
57
Language
English
Status of Item
Peer reviewed
ISSN
1756-1086
This item is made available under a Creative Commons License
File(s)
Owning collection
Views
2230
Last Month
1
1
Acquisition Date
Mar 28, 2024
Mar 28, 2024
Downloads
1016
Last Week
4
4
Last Month
7
7
Acquisition Date
Mar 28, 2024
Mar 28, 2024