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College and Research Libraries

Published by Association of College and Research Libraries in United States

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College and Research Libraries is a peer-reviewed open access journal that charges authors no article processing charge (APC). It is published by Association of College and Research Libraries in United States. Its ISSN is 2150-6701. It uses double anonymous peer review. It is indexed in Scopus, Crossref and Google Scholar. Articles are published under a CC BY-NC licence and authors retain copyright without restriction. The journal charges no other fees such as submission or page charges.

Article processing charge: None — free to publish
Open access: Yes, fully open access
ISSN (online): 2150-6701
Publisher: Association of College and Research Libraries
Country: United States
Peer review: Double anonymous peer review
Licence: CC BY-NC
Time to publication: 45 weeks (average)
Open access since: 1939
Indexed in: Scopus, Crossref, Google Scholar
Other fees: None
Waiver policy: Not applicable (no fees charged)

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Policies and practices

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Peer review: Double anonymous peer review
Plagiarism screening: No
Licence: CC BY-NC
Author retains copyright: Yes
Machine-readable licensing: Yes
Persistent identifiers: DOI
Preservation: LOCKSS, Portico
Deposit policy: Open Policy Finder
Fully open access (no embargo): Yes
Average time to publication: 45 weeks
Open access since: 1939

Charges to authors

Article processing charge: None; This journal does not charge an APC.
Other fees: None; No submission, page or colour charges recorded.

Fee policies change. Always confirm on the journal's own website before submitting.

Frequently asked questions

Does College and Research Libraries charge an article processing charge?

No. College and Research Libraries charges authors no article processing charge (APC). It also records no other fees such as submission or page charges.

Is College and Research Libraries peer reviewed?

Yes. College and Research Libraries uses double anonymous peer review. A documented peer review process is required for a journal to be listed in this directory.

Where is College and Research Libraries indexed?

College and Research Libraries is recorded in this directory as indexed in Scopus, Crossref and Google Scholar. Indexing coverage changes over time, so verify current status with the indexing database before relying on it.

How long does it take to publish in College and Research Libraries?

College and Research Libraries reports an average of 45 weeks between submission and publication. Actual timelines vary by manuscript and review outcome.

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