The Journal of Academic Librarianship Citation Rate 2026
0099-1333
eISSN 1879-1999
Elsevier BV
US
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About The Journal of Academic Librarianship
The Journal of Academic Librarianship (JAL) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies and Library Collection Development and Digital Resources, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 0099-1333 (e-ISSN 1879-1999). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.71 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3640 USD).
The Journal of Academic Librarianship Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The Journal of Academic Librarianship has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.71, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
The Journal of Academic Librarianship operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The Journal of Academic Librarianship should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare The Journal of Academic Librarianship against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for The Journal of Academic Librarianship
- Budget $3640 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Library Collection Development and Digital Resources, Library Science and Administration. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0099-1333 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-1999 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $3640 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
The Journal of Academic Librarianship is published by Elsevier BV and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3640.
In our subject taxonomy, The Journal of Academic Librarianship is classified under Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies, Library Collection Development and Digital Resources, Library Science and Administration and Library Science and Information Literacy.
The Journal of Academic Librarianship is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.707.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.707 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
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