Someni Journal of Library and Information Science

About the Journal

The Someni Journal of Library and Information Science (SJLIS) is an international, peer-reviewed journal published twice a year. It was established in 2026 by the Tanzania Library and Information Association (TLA).

The SJLIS serves as a vital platform for showcasing advancements, research and achievements in the field. The journal accepts original, high-quality contributions that inform, educate and engage both TLA members and the broader global information community.

Aims and Scope

The journal aims to provide an avenue for professionals to publish original research works and promote professional development, knowledge sharing and dissemination. The SJLIS is a dynamic academic journal dedicated to advancing the theory and practice of library and information science, archival studies and knowledge management. It provides a platform for professionals and researchers to publish original work, foster professional development and promote knowledge sharing.

The SJLIS welcomes scholarly contributions across a broad scope of topics, including but not limited to:

• Scholarly communication
• Emerging technologies in libraries
• Multimedia technologies in libraries
• Information literacy
• Bibliometrics
• Research data management
• Academic and public library management
• Information management
• Digital content management
• User studies and services
• ICT in libraries
• Information systems
• Archival and records management
• Infopreneurship and entrepreneurship in the information sector
• Information ethics
• Information economics
• Information in different disciplines
• Open science
• Open educational resources
• Collection development
• Intellectual property rights

Publication schedule

The journal is published twice per year, in June and December.

Publication charges

There are no submission, processing or publication fees for this journal.