(via Kimberly Mitchell, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences)
The journal Public Services Quarterly seeks quality original articles about public services in academic libraries. We are interested in research-based and theoretical articles as well as case studies that advance the understanding of public services–reference and research assistance, information literacy instruction, access and delivery services, and other services to patrons. Articles may examine creative ways to use technology to assist students and faculty.
PSQ is particularly interested in seeing manuscripts about library involvement in scholarly communication endeavors (library-sponsored research symposia, libraries as publishers, etc.); teaching information privilege; opportunities and challenges arising from COVID-19; reaching underserved populations such as nontraditional and first-gen. students; innovative faculty services, and; supporting student mental health. We are also interested in articles that examine public services in community colleges, HBCUs, and tribal colleges & universities. If you would like to inquire about a particular idea, please send a query letter to the editor-in-chief.
Authors from minoritized and underrepresented groups are encouraged to submit their research. PSQ also welcomes original manuscripts from early career researchers.
PSQ has a distinguished editorial board well as a speedy response time to submissions. We publish four times a year, so, if accepted, your article is processed and disseminated quickly.
To view an online sample of PSQ copy, go here.
For more information, feel free to contact the editor-in-chief, editorial board, or columns editors, listed here.