Information For Librarians

The Journal of Social Impact Studies (JSIS) encourages librarians and information professionals to include the journal in their institution’s electronic and print resource collections. As an open-access, peer-reviewed journal, JSIS provides free and permanent access to all its published content, ensuring that faculty, researchers, and students can benefit without subscription barriers.

1. Why Include JSIS in Your Library’s Collection

  • Open Access – All articles are freely available worldwide, with no paywalls or subscription fees.

  • Global Relevance – Research covers interdisciplinary topics with significant social, economic, environmental, and policy impact.

  • Quality Assurance – All manuscripts undergo rigorous double-blind peer review and comply with high ethical publishing standards.

  • Archival Stability – Content is preserved through trusted digital archiving systems such as LOCKSS/CLOCKSS and institutional repositories.

2. Services for Librarians

  • Cataloging Support – Metadata is available for integration into library systems.

  • Print Copies – Upon request, printed editions of specific issues or articles can be provided for archival or display purposes.

  • Usage Encouragement – Libraries are welcome to promote JSIS content in courses, research programs, and faculty development initiatives.

  • Institutional Partnerships – JSIS welcomes collaborations with academic institutions for special issues, sponsored research publications, and conference proceedings.

3. Linking and Indexing

  • Librarians can link directly to the journal’s homepage, current issues, and archives.

  • Persistent DOIs ensure stable and reliable access to all published content.

4. Contact for Librarians

For cataloging details, print subscriptions, or partnership inquiries, please contact the editorial office via the email provided on the journal’s website.