About JeSLIB

The Journal of eScience Librarianship (JeSLIB) (ISSN 2161-3974) is an open access, peer-reviewed journal advancing the theory and practice of librarianship focusing on services related to data-driven research in science, technology, engineering, math, social sciences, medicine, and public health. JeSLIB explores the many roles of librarians in supporting eScience and welcomes articles by contributors from all areas of the globe related to education, outreach, collaborations, policy, tools, and best practices.

JeSLIB publishes articles as they become available for publication, following a thorough review process. Articles are collected together into issues throughout the year, with occasional special issues.



Current Issue: Volume 13 • Issue 2 • 2024

Editorial
Good Omens: New Services, Accurate Research Data

Regina Fisher Raboin

Full-Length Paper
Data services at the academic library: a natural history of horses and unicorns

Jeffrey Oliver, Fernando Rios, Kiriann Carini, and Chun Ly

The use of data management planning among researchers in higher learning institutions: The case of the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology in Tanzania

Neema Mosha and Patrick Ngulube

Toward Enhanced Reusability: A Comparative Analysis of Metadata for Machine Learning Objects and Their Characteristics in Generalist and Specialist Repositories

Stephanie Labou, Abigail Pennington, Ho Jung S. Yoo, and Michael Baluja

Identifying metadata commonalities across restricted health data sources: A mixed methods study exploring how to improve the discovery of and access to restricted datasets

Kevin B. Read, Grant Gibson, Amber Leahey, Lynn Peterson, Sarah Rutley, Julie Shi, Victoria Smith, and Kelly Stathis

Data in Action
Academic Library Pricing Dataset for SciFinder Scholar, Web of Science, and Scopus: 2018-2024

Curtis Brundy and Joel B. Thornton

Curatorial Connections Column
Navigating the Currents: Reflections from the Community Data Toolkits Workshop

Mikala Narlock

Commentary
Back to Basics: Considering Categories of Data Services Consults

Isaac Wink

Latest News Posts

Volume 13, Issue 2 is Now Available
Posted by Julie Goldman on 2024-09-25

The latest issue of the Journal of eScience Librarianship (JeSLIB) has been published! This issue’s focus is on building strong relationships with colleagues, collaborators, and researchers for research data management and data curation services. As change comes fast, we must also assess current services and practices so that new paths and initiatives can be developed. In this new issue we [...]

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New Focus on "Data"
Posted by Julie Goldman on 2024-09-25

In the Spring the Journal of eScience Librarianship Editorial Team sought applications for a Data Editor. Today we are excited to officially wlecome Allie Tatarian as our new Data Editor! Allie Tatarian is a Research & Instruction and Data Librarian from Hirsh Health Sciences Library, Tufts University. They bring experience in teaching research data management and responsible conduct in [...]

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Call for Applications: JeSLIB Data Editor
Posted by Julie Goldman on 2024-03-11

Data Editor for the Journal of eScience Librarianship (JeSLIB)To apply for the Data Editor position, please send the following to Editor-in-Chief, Regina Raboin at Regina.Raboin@umassmed.edu by March 27, 2024: Current résumé Brief statement addressing interest in joining the JeSLIB editorial team and the responsibilities outlined below Applications will be reviewed by the current JeSLIB [...]

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