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the-journal-of-academic-librarianshipAssociate Editor Position Available

The Journal of Academic Librarianship, an international and refereed journal, publishes articles that focus on problems and issues germane to college and university libraries. JAL provides a forum for authors to present research findings and, where applicable, their practical applications and significance; analyze policies, practices, issues, and trends; speculate about the future of academic librarianship; present analytical bibliographic essays and philosophical treatises. JAL also provides special features in each issue which include book reviews on subjects of interest to academic librarians, information on academic library technology issues, research in international librarianship, digests of special reports, and a guide to sources and analysis of library metrics.

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Research Trends (ISSN 2213-4441) is a bi-monthly magazine  providing objective, up-to-the-minute insights into scientific trends based on  bibliometric analysis. Worldwide, there has been increasing demand for quality  research performance measurement and trend-related information by deans,  faculty heads, researchers, funding bodies and ranking agencies.

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the-journal-of-academic-librarianshipWe are pleased to announce that Associate Professor Wyoma vanDuinkerken and Associate Professor Wendi Arant-Kaspar both from Texas A&M University have been appointed as Co Editors-in-Chief for The Journal of Academic Librarianship. We would like to thank David Kohl and Scott Seaman for their hard work and dedication over the years.

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The Elsevier Foundation is seeking new grant proposals for the 2012 
New Scholars and Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries programs. The deadline for proposals is June 24th 2012. Grants will be awarded in December 2012 and provide one, two and three year awards between US$5,000 to US$50,000 per year for a total of $100,000. The Elsevier Foundation will accept proposals from May 1st through June 24th on www.elsevierfoundation.org.

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Journal of Informetrics

2010 Impact Factor
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3.119

2011 Impact Factor
NOW 
4.229

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Library and Information Science Research

2010 Impact Factor
WAS 
1.362
2011 Impact Factor
NOW 
1.625

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Submission deadline: August 31, 2014

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Submission deadline: September 1, 2013

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Submission deadline: October 1, 2013

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Submission deadline: October 1, 2013

Call for paper for the Special Issue: National Brandings
Submission deadline: October 15, 2013

Call for paper on the Special Issue: NEW DIGITAL PUBLICS
Submission deadline: August 1, 2014

The 2014 topical issue will focus on Business Models and the Commercialization/Corporatization in Higher Education and its Impact on Academic Libraries
Submission deadline: July 1, 2013

From Resources and Value Chains to Consumer Benefits and Innovation Ecosystems: Demand-Side Perspectives in International Business
Submission deadline: November 20, 2013

Special issue on Leadership and Emotions
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