Aims and Scope: The Journal of Access Services welcomes the submission of research, theory, and practice papers relevant to the access services in libraries and archives of all types. Access Services is the broad field and collective term of all the services that provide, facilitate, and manage the access of the clientele to the information resources acquired or made available by the libraries or archives with the aim of allowing for easy and convenient retrieval of needed information, utilization of information resources to the fullest extent, and greatest availability of resources to each of the clientele.

 Major responsibilities of Access Services units frequently include, but are not limited to, stacks maintenance, circulation services, document delivery and interlibrary loan, reserve reading collections, building security and maintenance, and user area maintenance. The evolution of technology has led Access Services departments to provide access to both traditional and electronic information resources, regardless of whether they are licensed, or held locally, remotely, or consortially. It demands continuous review of means for delivering the services and the kind of services that should be provided to libraries and information centers.

 This journal looks for best practices and new insights of the Access Services that may be based on research, studies, and experiences.

 Peer Review Policy: Manuscripts submitted to this journal undergo editorial screening and peer review by anonymous reviewers.

 Submission of manuscripts. Authors are strongly encouraged to submit manuscripts electronically. Please submit your manuscript in Microsoft Word format electronically to Paul Sharpe, sharpep@umsl.edu.

 Each manuscript must be accompanied by a statement that it has not been published elsewhere and that it has not been submitted simultaneously for publication elsewhere. Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material from other sources and are required to sign an agreement for the transfer of copyright to the publisher. As an author, you are required to secure permission if you want to reproduce any figure, table, or extract from the text of another source. This applies to direct reproduction as well as “derivative reproduction” (where you have created a new figure or table which derives substantially from the copyright source). All accepted manuscripts, artwork, and photographs become the property of the publisher.

 All parts of the manuscript should be typewritten, double-spaced, with margins of at least one inch on all sides. Number manuscript pages consecutively throughout the paper. Authors should also supply a shortened version of the title suitable for the running head, not exceeding 50 character spaces. Each article should be summarized in an abstract of not more than 100 words. Avoid abbreviations, diagrams, and reference to the text in the abstract.

 References. References, citations, and general style of manuscripts should be prepared in accordance with the APA Publication Manual, 6th ed. Cite in the text by author and date (Smith, 1983) and include an alphabetical list at the end of the article. Examples:

 Journal: Tsai, M., & Wagner, N. N. (1978). Therapy groups for women sexually molested as children.

Archives of Sexual Behaviour, 7(6), 417-427.

 Book: Millman, M. (1980). Such a pretty face. New York, NY: W. W. Norton.

Contribution to a Book: Hartley, J. T., & Walsh, D. A. (1980). Contemporary issues in adult development of learning. In L. W. Poon (Ed.), Ageing in the 1980s (pp. 239-252). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Illustrations. Illustrations submitted (line drawings, halftones, photos, photomicrographs, etc.) should be
clean originals or digital files. Digital files are recommended for highest quality reproduction and should
follow these guidelines:
   – 300 dpi or higher
   – Sized to fit on journal page
   – EPS, TIFF, or PSD format only
   – Submitted as separate files, not embedded in text files

 Color Reproduction. Color art will be reproduced in color in the online publication at no additional cost
to the author. Color illustrations will also be considered for print publication; however, the author will be required to bear the full cost involved in color art reproduction. Please note that color reprints can only be ordered if print reproduction costs are paid. Print Rates: $900 for the first page of color; $450 per page for the next three pages of color. A custom quote will be provided for articles with more than four pages of color. Art not supplied at a minimum of 300 dpi will not be considered for print.
 
Tables and Figures. Tables and figures (illustrations) should not be embedded in the text, but should
be included as separate sheets or files. A short descriptive title should appear above each table with a
clear legend and any footnotes suitably identified below. All units must be included. Figures should be
completely labeled, taking into account necessary size reduction. Captions should be typed, double-spaced, on a separate sheet.
 
Proofs. Page proofs are sent to the designated author using Taylor & Francis' Central Article Tracking
System (CATS). They must be carefully checked and returned within 48 hours of receipt.
 
Reprints and Issues. Reprints of individual articles are available for order at the time authors review page proofs. A discount on reprints is available to authors who order before print publication. Each corresponding author will receive one copy of the issue in which the article appears and a complimentary PDF. This file is for personal use only and may not be copied and disseminated in any form without prior written permission from Taylor & Francis Group, LLC

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