Advances in Library and Information Science publishes original papers and review articles, viewpoints and book reviews which reflect aspects of librarianship and information science focusing on the results of research and reports of significant developments in working practice. The Editorial Team is committed "to publishing quality research papers from scholars and practitioners around the world which will be of interest to those practising and studying librarianship and information science".

Advances in Library and Information Science, including the full backfile from 2013, is available online. Forthcoming articles published online ahead of the print issues of the journal are available through OnlineFirst.

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