Library and Information Science Journal Editors' Views on Query Letters

Query letters may offer an effective way to increase author engagement in the scholarly communication process, yet they are not a common practice in library and information science (LIS). A survey and interviews were conducted with LIS journal editors to explore experiences, attitudes, and opinions...

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Published in:College & research libraries 2021-09, Vol.82 (6), p.899
Main Authors: Longmeier, Meris Mandernach, Fagan, Jody Condit
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Authors
Guidelines
Information Science
Information Science Education
Letters (Correspondence)
Library and information science
Peer Evaluation
Scholarly communication
Writing for Publication
Writing Processes
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Summary:Query letters may offer an effective way to increase author engagement in the scholarly communication process, yet they are not a common practice in library and information science (LIS). A survey and interviews were conducted with LIS journal editors to explore experiences, attitudes, and opinions concerning query letters. Results indicate query letters can be of great benefit to both authors and editors, if approached properly. Yet editors expressed varying levels of enthusiasm and offered some divergent opinions. Such editorial inconsistencies may contribute to authors' uncertainty and anxiety. Thus, this article concludes with ideas for empowering authors and improving editor-author communication.
ISSN:0010-0870
2150-6701
DOI:10.5860/crl.82.6.899