Information For Librarians

The Innovations in Science, Technology, and Society (ISTS) encourages librarians to list this journal in their institution’s electronic and print collections. As an open-access, peer-reviewed journal, ISTS ensures that all its content is freely available worldwide without subscription or access barriers, making it an excellent resource for researchers, educators, and students.

1. Why Include ISTS in Your Library

  • Open Access – All articles are freely available without paywalls, supporting equitable access to scholarly knowledge.

  • Interdisciplinary Scope – Covers diverse topics at the interface of science, technology, and societal change, relevant to multiple academic departments.

  • Quality and Credibility – Follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process and adheres to international ethical publishing standards.

  • Archival Preservation – All published content is preserved through trusted digital archiving systems such as LOCKSS and CLOCKSS.

2. Benefits for Libraries

  • Catalog Integration – Full metadata is available for seamless integration into library catalogs and databases.

  • Institutional Visibility – Authors affiliated with your institution benefit from the journal’s open-access reach and citation potential.

  • Print Availability – Upon request, ISTS can provide high-quality printed copies of selected articles or entire issues for library archives or special collections.

  • Educational Support – Articles may be freely linked or included in course syllabi, institutional repositories, and e-learning platforms.

3. How to Connect with ISTS

  • Libraries can link directly to the journal’s homepage, current issues, and archives.

  • Persistent DOIs ensure stable, permanent links for all published articles.

  • For special arrangements—such as institutional collaborations, conference proceedings, or sponsored issues—librarians may contact the editorial office directly.