Ticker: The Academic Business Librarianship Review (ISSN: 2369-9779) publishes original research, commentary, conference reports, case studies, renovation profiles, stories of innovation, articles on library management and best practices, and evidence-based pieces. In addition, the journal features examples of translational research -- instances where academic business libraries have implemented faculty research findings on management best practices (i.e., collaboration, work-around techniques, staff motivation, space redesign, vendor negotiations, etc.).
Ticker sections
Feature Articles
Editors: Diane Zabel, The Pennsylvania State University; Karen Chapman, University of Alabama
Ticker welcomes submission of substantive research articles that fall within the scope described above. Papers will go through a blind peer-review process.
Teaching & Learning
Editors: Christina Sheley, Indiana University Bloomington; Sandy Miller, Southern Methodist University
The Teaching & Learning section seeks empirical studies, case studies, or opinion pieces about business reference, instruction, and/or information literacy in a business context (theory, practice, or method) in academic libraries. The scope of this section is on teaching and learning activities that can inform or invite dialogue about efforts to assist patrons in the attainment of information literacy skills or the engagement of learners in critical thinking and creative problem solving. Content can include links, graphics, and should be in English. Research articles submitted to this section will go through a blind peer-review process, while case studies will undergo editorial review.
Tips
Editors: Ryan Splenda, Carnegie Mellon University; Eve Wider, University of Pittsburgh
The Tips section seeks informal, non peer-reviewed articles capturing practical information and/or advice for both new business librarians and business librarians with management responsibilities. The scope of this section is fairly broad with a range of topics covering reference, collections, outreach, teaching and instruction, supervision and management, vendor negotiations, and more. Tips section articles should include links as needed and should be written in English.
Business Libraries by Design
Editor: Laura Walesby, Michigan State University
This section is devoted to case studies of space design in business libraries, including libraries that have been built anew as well as those that have been undergone a significant redesign or renovation. Articles should discuss some aspect of the building or renovation process such as preliminary user experience studies, facilities planning and construction or the assessment of the project’s final outcomes. Design challenges faced throughout the process and emerging design trends are also appropriate topics for this section. Submissions that include photos, illustrations, diagrams and/or floor plans are strongly encouraged. Submissions to this section will undergo editorial review.
International Outlook
Editor: Angela Horne, UCLA
This section will present reports from business librarians outside the United States and Canada on factors affecting business librarianship in their region, including descriptions of services, resources or facilities unique to their region. The use of links or illustrations as appropriate is encouraged; reports will undergo editorial review.
Conference Reports
Editor: Corey Seeman, University of Michigan
The Conference Reports section seeks informal articles capturing the themes, key speakers, vendor exhibits, resources and other information about library conferences. In particular, the articles sought out for this section focus on the needs of business librarians. Reports for any business librarian meetings (such as with ABLD, EBSLG, APBSLG, CLADEA, etc.) are relevant, as are reports focused on business-related sessions are larger conferences such as SLA, ALA, ACRL, Charleston Conference, etc. The conference reports should include links as needed and should be in English.
Opinions & Thought Pieces
Editor: Diane Zabel, The Pennsylvania State University
Items that are speculative and thought-provoking and based primarily on the experiences and opinions of the author may be submitted for this section. These are subject to editorial review.