Library Hi Tech (LHT) is an international journal that publishes empirical, conceptual, and methodological contributions related to information and communication technologies. It emphasizes topics relevant to information management, technology systems supporting libraries and cultural memory, education, health, and medicine.
Objectives
The primary objectives of Library Hi Tech include:
Advancing Information Technologies: To publish research that explores the development, adoption, and impact of information technologies across various domains.
Information Management: To address issues related to information platforms, interfaces, applications, and systems that support libraries and cultural memory institutions.
Human-Computer Interaction: To investigate the interaction between humans and information technologies, focusing on usability, accessibility, and user experience.
Data and Information Analytics: To explore methodologies and applications of data analytics in information management and decision-making.
Information Privacy and Security: To examine issues concerning the privacy, security, and ethical implications of information technologies.
Key Topics Covered
Library Hi Tech covers a broad spectrum of topics in information and communication technologies, including (but not limited to):
Information Platforms and Interfaces: Development and usability of platforms and interfaces for accessing and managing information.
System Development and Maintenance: Methodologies and practices in developing, adopting, and maintaining information systems.
Human Information Processing and Behavior: Studies on how humans process, interact with, and behave in information-rich environments.
Information Experience: Research on the user experience of information technologies and systems.
Technology Management and Governance: Strategies and policies for managing and governing information technologies in organizations.
System Quality and Reliability: Assessment of the quality, reliability, and performance of information systems.
Impact and Significance
Library Hi Tech plays a critical role in:
Knowledge Dissemination: By publishing high-quality research that informs academics, practitioners, and policymakers in the field of information and communication technologies.
Professional Development: By providing insights and methodologies that support professional development and best practices in information management and technology.
Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: By fostering collaboration between researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders across various sectors.
Innovation and Best Practices: By highlighting innovative technologies and best practices that enhance information management and service delivery.
Global Reach and Influence: By contributing to global conversations on the role of information technologies in enhancing education, healthcare, and cultural heritage.
Journal Home: Journal Homepage
Editor-in-Chief: Dr Dickson K.W. Chiu
scope:
Library Hi Tech is a peer-reviewed journal that explores the impact of technology on library and information science practices, services, and systems.
The journal covers a broad spectrum of topics within library science and technology, including:
Library Automation: Innovations in library management systems, integrated library systems (ILS), and library automation technologies.
Digital Libraries: Development, management, and usability of digital collections, repositories, and digital preservation.
Information Retrieval: Techniques and algorithms for information retrieval, search engines, and metadata standards.
Library Services: Technological innovations in library services, user experience (UX) design, and digital reference services.
Open Access and Scholarly Communication: Policies, practices, and technologies related to open access publishing, institutional repositories, and scholarly communication.
Data Management: Strategies, tools, and policies for managing research data, big data, and data curation in libraries.
Emerging Technologies: Impact of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, blockchain, and virtual reality on libraries.
Library Education and Professional Development: Training, skills development, and continuing education for library professionals in the context of technological advancements.
Print ISSN: 07378831
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Abstracting and Indexing: Scopus, Science Citation Index Expanded
Imapct Factor 2023: 3.4
Subject Area and Category: Computer Science, Information Systems, Social Sciences, Library and Information Sciences
Publication Frequency:
H Index: 49
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Q2: Information Systems
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Cite Score: 8.3
SNIP: 1.228
Journal Rank(SJR): 0.692
Latest Articles: Latest Articles in Library Hi Tech
Guidelines for Authors: Library Hi Tech Author Guidelines
Paper Submissions: Paper Submissions in Library Hi Tech
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
Country: United Kingdom
