Library and information sphere through the prism of scientific journals

Abstract

The authors analyze scientific journals that are relevant for the publication of works by library and information researchers. The study methodology is based on the selection of peer-reviewed journals indexed in the Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI), embracing various thematic headings in the area of library and information studies. The list of journals comprises 38 titles within the following RSCI headings: Librarianship, Library Studies, Information Studies, Economics, Economic Studies, Sociology, and Science Studies. The presence/absence of the journal in the RSCI, RSCI, the White List and in the List of the Higher Attestation Commission with the indication of significance/importance category assigned to the journal (Q1, Q2, Q3) is shown. The findings of the study demonstrate that researchers in the library and information sphere have a relatively little choice for publishing their papers in scientific professional journals that meet all the requirements. The authors also examine thematic open access platforms (aggregators) and provide examples. They discuss the Portal for the Periodicals in Librarianship, Bibliography and Book Studies. The platform approach expands visibility of journals, especially of the regional ones, which contributes to the scientific research and science promotion.