Information Literacy Journals

Information Literacy-Specific Journals

There are a few library journals that focus specifically on information literacy and instruction in libraries:

• Communications in Information Literacy: “The journal is committed to the principles of information literacy as set forth by the Association of College and Research Libraries.” Published since 2007.
• Journal of Information Literacy: “Is an international, peer-reviewed, academic journal that aims to investigate information literacy (IL) within a wide range of settings.” JIL is published only electronically.

Service-Oriented Journals

Other library journals that focus on public service often include articles on information literacy and instruction:

• Reference Services Review
• Reference and User Services Quarterly
• Portal: Libraries and the Academy

Other Library Journals

• Library and Information Research: “Published by the Library and Information Research Group. It publishes both refereed and non-refereed submissions. Before 2003, the journal was published under the title Library and Information Research News“.
• Journal of Critical Library and Information Studies: “The mission of the Journal of Critical Library and Information Studies is to serve as a peer-reviewed platform for critical discourse in and around library and information studies from across the disciplines”.
• Evidence-Based Library and Information Practice: “EBLIP is an open access, peer reviewed journal that is published quarterly, hosted by the University of Alberta Learning Services, and supported by an international team of editorial advisors”
• College & Research Libraries