DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology

Focus and Scope

DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology (DJLIT), is an international, peer-reviewed, open access jounal that endeavours to bring recent developments in information technology, as applicable to library and information science. It is meant for librarians, documentation and information professionals, researchers students and others interested in the field. It is published bimonthly. It was formerly known as 'DESIDOC Bulletin of Information Technology (DBIT)'.

The articles published in the Journal are covered in Scopus, LISA, LISTA, EBSCO Abstracts/Full-text, Library Literature and Information Science Index/Full-text, The Informed Librarian Online, DOAJ, OpenJ-Gate, Indian Science Abstracts, Indian Citation Index, Full text Sources Online, WorldCat, Proquest, and OCLC. The Journal invites original research and review papers related to information technology as applied to library activities, services and products.

Section Policies

Articles

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Articles

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Peer Review Process

The manuscripts submitted to DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology are reviewed for possible publication with the understanding that they are being submitted to one journal at a time and have not been published, simultaneously submitted, or already accepted for publication elsewhere. The Editor reviews all submitted manuscripts initially. Manuscripts with insufficient originality, serious scientific flaws, or absence of importance of message are rejected. The Journal will not return the unaccepted manuscripts. Manuscripts are sent to experts/reviewers without revealing the identity of the reviewers to the contributors. Within a period of eight to ten weeks, the contributors will be informed about acceptance/rejection/revision of manuscript. Papers accepted would be edited for uniformity, consistency, style, grammar, punctuation, and format. The primary aim of the peer review process is to maintain quality control and protect the reputation of the journal in a transparent manner.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Subscription Information

PRINT SUBSCRIPTION/RENEWAL (ANNUAL)India           Outside India Institution:    Rs 450/-     US $ 40/-Individual:     Rs    150/-      US $ 24/-For subscription of year 2012, please pay in advance by Bank draft/Cheque.For Renewal quote your subcription no.................Bank draft/Cheque No. ...................................... Dated .................... drawn on .....................................for Rs /US$ .....................in favour of Director, DESIDOC payable at any bank at Delhi, India.Mail to:The Director,DESIDOC,DRDO, Metcalfe HouseDelhi-110 054, India.Phone: 011-23902602; Fax: 011-23819151E-mail: marketing_desidoc@yahoo.co.in