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Public Library Quarterly Template

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About the Public Library Quarterly format

Public Library Quarterly is a peer-reviewed journal published by Taylor & Francis, covering Library Science and Administration, Library Science and Information Literacy, Web and Library Services.

PublisherTaylor & Francis
Reference styleAuthor–year (Chicago, T&F)
Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text
Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Public Library Quarterly 12 (3): 45–58.

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Publishes research inLibrary Science and Administration Library Science and Information Literacy Web and Library Services Human auditory perception and evaluation Library Collection Development and Digital Resources
ISSN0161-6846
Citation impact (2-yr)1.09
h-index33
i10-index184
Total citations6,741
Top institutions publishing hereCotton (United States)
Journal websitewww.tandfonline.com
You getA submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit.

Papers published in Public Library Quarterly per year

27
2014
26
2015
39
2016
38
2017
42
2018
61
2019
39
2020
27
2021
32
2022
28
2023
48
2024
90
2025

Citation impact of Public Library Quarterly by publication year

222
2014
211
2015
336
2016
514
2017
286
2018
561
2019
594
2020
261
2021
256
2022
179
2023
118
2024
55
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Public Library Quarterly

The Intersection of Public Policy and Public Access: Digital Divides, Digital Literacy, Digital Inclusion, and Public Libraries

Paul T. Jaeger, John Carlo Bertot, Kim M. Thompson et al. · 1 Jan 2012

The terms digital divide, digital literacy, and digital inclusion have been widely used in discourse related to the Internet over the past two decades. Even though these terms are rarely defined and their meanings shift with changes in technology, these concepts have driven many Internet-related policy decisions in public libraries. This article examines what has…

The Role of Public Libraries in Community Building

Rachel Scott · 1 Jul 2011

Abstract King County in Washington State is home to two large urban library systems, King County Library (KCLS) and Seattle Public Library (SPL). KCLS and SPL are effectively building community through their library service. Professionals in the fields of library and information science, public libraries, and community development discuss these successes and the ways that…

Open Data: What It Is and Why You Should Care

Lori Bowen Ayre, Jim Craner · 3 Apr 2017

Open data is information that is provided by public entities to be accessed and reused. Publishing open data is an excellent way to improve an organization’s transparency and provide insight into the value of the organization. Libraries are uniquely positioned to assist their patrons in the use of open data by making them aware of…

Announcement Information Provided by United States’ Public Libraries during the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic

Ting Wang, Brady Lund · 20 May 2020

This study synthesizes timely information about the COVID-19 virus and examines how public libraries have responded to the pandemic in real-time through their online announcements to the public. A content analysis of library announcements relating to the COVID-19 pandemic posted during the period of March 14–April 12, 2020, was performed. Over 90 percent of libraries…

The 2004 and 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes: Evolving Roles and Lessons Learned for Public Libraries in Disaster Preparedness and Community Services

Paul T. Jaeger, Lesley A. Langa, Charles R. McClure et al. · 14 Sep 2006

SUMMARY In the aftermath of the 2004 and 2005 Gulf Coast hurricanes, public libraries played many important roles in their communities, though ensuring access to vital information may have been the most critical service. This article explores the participation of public libraries in the recovery of their communities, the implications of this involvement for the…

Public Library Quarterly template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Public Library Quarterly format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Public Library Quarterly template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Taylor & Francis format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Public Library Quarterly use?
Public Library Quarterly uses Author–year (Chicago, T&F) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Public Library Quarterly 12 (3): 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Public Library Quarterly?
No. DocuGuru generates the interact LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Taylor & Francis-ready Public Library Quarterly 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 Public Library Quarterly template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Public Library Quarterly format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Public Library Quarterly?
Public Library Quarterly is a multidisciplinary journal published by Taylor & Francis. DocuGuru's Public Library Quarterly template matches Taylor & Francis's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Public Library Quarterly PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Public Library Quarterly template (the interact class) that is ready to submit to Taylor & Francis, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
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