Open Access Policy

International Research Journal of Library and Information Sciences (IRJLIS)

The International Research Journal of Library and Information Sciences (IRJLIS) is committed to promoting unrestricted access to high-quality research in library and information sciences. The journal follows an open-access publishing model, ensuring that all published content is freely accessible to the global research community.

1. Open Access Statement

  • All articles published in IRJLIS are immediately and permanently available online without subscription or access fees.

  • Readers may read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles for academic, research, or educational purposes.

2. Licensing and Author Rights

  • Authors retain copyright of their work.

  • Articles are published under an open-access license allowing reuse and redistribution with proper attribution to the authors and the journal.

  • Authors may deposit their articles in institutional repositories, personal websites, or academic platforms without embargo.

3. Article Processing Fees

  • To support journal operations, including peer review, editorial management, and digital archiving, an Article Processing Fee (APF) may apply for accepted manuscripts.

  • Detailed information on fees, waivers, and payment procedures is provided in the Article Processing Fees section.

4. Archiving and Preservation

  • IRJLIS ensures long-term digital preservation of all published articles.

  • Published content is permanently accessible and indexed in relevant databases for global dissemination.

5. Ethical Commitment

  • The journal supports open science principles, including transparency, reproducibility, and equitable access.

  • Open access facilitates global knowledge sharing and advances research in library and information sciences.