Information For Librarians

The Study of Religion and History is committed to providing academic institutions, libraries, and researchers with the resources they need to engage with and access high-quality, open-access scholarly content. As a librarian, you play a vital role in facilitating access to academic resources for your institution’s researchers, students, and faculty. Below, we provide key information about our journal and how you can help support the use of our resources within your library or institution.

Key Features for Librarians:

1. Open Access Content:

   • The Study of Religion and History follows an open-access publishing model, meaning all of our articles are freely available to readers worldwide. This ensures equitable access to high-quality academic research in the fields of religious studies and history, and no subscription fees are required to access our content.

   • Libraries and institutions can provide their users with access to cutting-edge research without the need for costly subscriptions, making it easier to support academic research and teaching.

2. Easy Access to Journal Content:

   • All published articles are available through the journal’s website. The content is organized by issue and article, allowing users to easily navigate and access relevant research.

   • Articles are available for download in PDF format, and metadata for each article is provided, ensuring that the content is easily discoverable by library search engines and databases.

3. Indexing and Discoverability:

   • The Study of Religion and History is indexed in major academic databases, ensuring that all published content is easily discoverable by researchers worldwide. Articles are indexed with keywords, abstracts, and DOIs (Digital Object Identifiers), making it simple for users to search for and cite relevant content.

   • Libraries can promote access to the journal's articles through institutional repositories or discovery systems.

4. Library Consortia and Institutional Access:

   • As an open-access journal, The Study of Religion and History does not require subscription fees, making it an ideal resource for libraries looking to provide high-quality scholarly content to their users without the financial burden of traditional journal subscriptions.

   • Libraries can also promote the journal to their patrons by providing direct links to its content and including it in their catalog for easy reference.

   • Institutions with agreements to participate in consortia or open-access initiatives can encourage their members to access and contribute to the journal, fostering collaboration across disciplines.

5. Promotion of Scholarly Content:

   • Librarians can promote The Study of Religion and History by encouraging faculty, researchers, and students to submit their work for publication. This helps expand the journal’s reach and reinforces the importance of open-access publishing in academic communities.

   • You can also inform your patrons about the availability of the journal and its relevant content through library newsletters, website announcements, and email alerts.

6. Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery:

   • While the journal is fully open access, librarians can assist patrons in obtaining specific content through interlibrary loan or document delivery services if users need assistance navigating or accessing the journal's website.

7. Archiving and Preservation:

   • The Study of Religion and History ensures the long-term preservation of its content through partnerships with major digital archiving organizations such as LOCKSS and Portico. This guarantees that all articles are safely archived and accessible even as technology evolves, helping libraries provide ongoing access to important research.

   • Libraries can feel confident that the content will remain available for future research needs and that all published work is preserved for future generations.

8. Support for Scholarly Research:

   • Librarians can support researchers by promoting The Study of Religion and History as a key resource in religious studies and historical research. The journal’s focus on the interplay between religion, culture, and historical events makes it a valuable resource for academic research, teaching, and learning.

9. Support for Author Contributions:

   • Librarians can also support authors from their institutions by helping them navigate the submission and publication process. Whether they are submitting their manuscripts or seeking information on article processing charges (APCs) or copyright, librarians can be a valuable resource for authors looking to contribute to the journal.

10. Citations and Bibliometrics:

    • Articles published in The Study of Religion and History are assigned DOIs, ensuring they are easily citable and discoverable in citation databases like Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science. Libraries can use these tools to track citation metrics and monitor the impact of published research.

    • Promoting accurate citations of journal content within academic work helps increase the visibility and scholarly influence of the journal.

How Librarians Can Get Involved:

• Promote Access: Ensure that The Study of Religion and History is available and easy to access through your institution’s library systems, including your catalog, discovery tools, and databases.

• Encourage Submissions: Encourage faculty, researchers, and students to submit their work to the journal, contributing to the field and expanding the journal’s scope.

• Monitor Impact: Track the usage and citations of articles published in the journal within your institution to assess its academic impact and influence.