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About the Special libraries format

Special libraries is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Library Science and Information Literacy, Library Collection Development and Digital Resources, Library Science and Administration.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Special libraries 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inLibrary Science and Information Literacy Library Collection Development and Digital Resources Library Science and Administration Web and Library Services Library Science and Information Systems
ISSN0038-6723
h-index13
i10-index18
Total citations1,323
Top institutions publishing hereOffice of Scientific and Technical Information
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Papers published in Special libraries per year

17
1986
28
1987
27
1988
23
1989
15
1990
8
1991
14
1992
6
1993
11
1994
14
1995
9
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20
2013

Citation impact of Special libraries by publication year

52
1986
40
1987
44
1988
84
1989
56
1990
14
1991
50
1992
35
1993
20
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100
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44
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9
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Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Special libraries

Information-Seeking Behavior of Geoscientists

Julie Bichteler, Dederick Ward · 1 Jan 1989

Authors investigated problems encountered by geoscientists retrieving and processing Information. Through lntervlews and questionnaires, geologists judged the importance of information sources and described their continuous and on-demand modes of information seeking. Journals and personal contacts rank highest. Geologists show little interest in end-user searching and need additional training in information services, sources, and procedures. Results…

51 citations Go to paper →
Who Needs Controlled Vocabulary

Raya Fidel · 1 Jan 1992

Whenever they search a database, how do searchers decide whether to use a descriptor, a textword, or both ? Observation of a total of 281 real-life searches performed by 47 professional searchers shows that although some searchers preferred descriptors and others textwords, the decision about which type to use depended on each specific situation. These…

23 citations Go to paper →
Human Aspects of High Tech in Special Libraries.

Julie Bichteler · 1 Jan 1986

L'introduction de l'informatique dans les bibliotheques specialisees a entraine des changements importants dans les activites de leur personnel. Une enquete par interview a ete entreprise aupres d'un certain nombre d'employes passant une partie importante de leur temps en activites online afin de mesurer les consequences intellectuelles, psychologiques, sociales et physiques de ce type de travail.…

22 citations Go to paper →

Special libraries template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Special libraries format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Special libraries template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Special libraries use?
Special libraries uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Special libraries 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Special libraries?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Special libraries document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Special libraries template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Special libraries format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Special libraries?
Special libraries is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Special libraries template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Special libraries PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Special libraries template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Special libraries template cost?
You can start writing in the Special libraries template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Special libraries PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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