Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

Partnership is a library and information practitioner’s journal published twice a year. Papers may be submitted at any time for publication consideration. Potential articles are reviewed by members of an editorial committee. Articles are published in several categories. Feature articles on theory & research and on innovations in practice are in-depth, peer-reviewed papers that typically fall in the range of 3,000 to 7,000 words. Other types of articles accepted include viewpoints, conference presentations, profiles, news & announcements, professional development and reviews.

 

Section Policies

Editor's Comments

Editors
  • David Fox, Librarian Emeritus, University of Saskatchewan
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Innovations in Practice

This section will publish articles that describe new initiatives and analyze their outcomes. Let others know how you put your best ideas into practice, and what lessons can be learned from the experience. Articles should include enough background to create a context for the general reader. Local acronyms and specialized terminology should be kept to a minimum or clearly explained. Articles in this section are typically 3,000 to 6,000 words in length and will be subject to a double-blind peer review process.

Editors
  • Mary Kandiuk, York University Libraries
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Theory and Research

May include, but are not limited to, theoretical issues surrounding philosophies, policies and trends in all types of library and information environments. Research articles can be either quantitative or qualitative in nature. Empirical models (evidence-based or experimental techniques) and exploratory models of investigation are welcome. Articles are typically 3,000 to 7,000 words in length and will be subject to a double-blind peer review process.

Editors
  • Ann Smith, Acadia University
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Conference Spotlight

These contributions, based on presentations at Canadian library or library-related conferences, may be nominated by anyone in the library community at large. Submissions could also be recommended by members of the Editorial Board. Presenters will be contacted and invited to prepare and send a submission for peer-review. Topics may range from theoretical to technological highlights to viewpoints to new practices. The format may also range widely including but not limited to videorecordings, online posters and formal papers. The length of the article will be guided by the format. Text-based submissions should be 1,000 to 4,000 words. Videorecordings would normally be 15 to 60 minutes. International presenters are welcome.

Editors
  • Jennifer Easter, University of Guelph-Humber
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Professional Development

This will be a regular section that will feature new resources, projects, current trends, and best practices for and about professional development. Each issue will include a short introduction by the section editor highlighting and tying together the themes and news from the submissions. The editor welcomes submissions and suggestions for future issues and will also seek out practitioners, leaders, and scholars for written articles and audio and visual projects.

Editors
  • Barbara Kelly, Vancouver Public Library
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Media/Publication Reviews

The purpose of the reviews section is to provide critical appraisals of new print and non-print resources that will assist readers of the Journal in selecting works for their own professional use or addition to their library collections. Reviewers are chosen on the basis of their knowledge and experience in areas of relevance in the library and information world.

Editors
  • Michael Hohner, University of Winnipeg
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Profiles

This section will feature short profiles of practitioners in the LIS field. It will showcase well-known and not-so-well known librarians, library workers and information professionals from across Canada who are passionate about what they do. Profiles can be submitted by filling out the online form at: http://tinyurl.com/4x8xs5g .

Editors
  • Christine Neilson, Saskatchewan Health Information Resources Partnership; University of Saskatchewan
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Viewpoints

This section allows for the expression of opinions or viewpoints on current or topical issues in the library and information profession. The pieces would be relatively short in length and should engage the reader (call to action, identifying issues not to be ignored). The section could be a vehicle for The Partnership, either the Board or for the Presidents or Directors of the associations involved. Open to any information professional with a strong and engaging viewpoint.

Editors
  • Cheryl Caballero, MLIS (Dalhousie)
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News and Announcements

What went on, what’s going on and what’s happened to whom. A News & Announcement article briefly describes things such as an award received, a new library, a new appointment, or research in progress.

Editors
  • Leeanne Morrow, University of Calgary
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Peer Review Process

Articles featured in the Research and Theory and Innovation in Practice sections will peer reviewed using a double blind process. The Conference Spotlight section will use an arm's length reviewing process. A pool of reviewers has been assembled by the Editorial Board through contacts with all of the Provincial and Territorial Library Associations. If you are interested in becoming a reviewer please contact the Editor in Chief.

All other submissions will be vetted through the section editors.

 

Publication Frequency

The Journal will be published twice per year. Fall/Winter and Spring /Summer.

 

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

 

Indexing

Partnership is indexed in:
- Google Scholar
- Library Literature & Information Science Full Text (HW Wilson)
- Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts (EBSCO)
- Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
- Scholars Portal (OCUL)

 


Partnership: the Canadian Journal of Library and Information Practice and Research (ISSN: 1911-9593)