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 3 • 2024

Full-Length Paper
Persistent Identifiers for Instruments and Facilities: Current State, Challenges, and Opportunities

Matthew Mayernik, Andrew Johnson, Renaine Julian, Matthew Murray, Claudius Mundoma, Aditya Ranganath, and Greg Stossmeister

Data Sharing Practices in Agricultural Research: Findings from a Systematized Review

Isabella Baxter, Erin Antognoli, Paria Aria, Maggie Albro, Jocelyn Boice, Michal McCullough, and Carolyn Jackson


eScience in Action
Collaborative Development of a Statistics Microlearning Course for Health Professionals

Lena Bohman and Regina Vitiello

Bridging Data Communities: Interoperability through inclusive, cross-institutional collaboration

Anna Sackmann, Lisa Ngo, Elliott Smith, and Misha Coleman

Most Popular Articles

Matthew Mayernik, Andrew Johnson, Renaine Julian, Matthew Murray, Claudius Mundoma, Aditya Ranganath, Greg Stossmeister

Persistent Identifiers for Instruments and Facilities: Current State, Challenges, and Opportunities

Mohammad Hosseini, Spencer Hong, Kristi Holmes, Kris Wetterstrand, Christopher Donohue, Luis A. Nunes Amaral, Thomas Stoeger

Ethical considerations in utilizing artificial intelligence for analyzing the NHGRI’s History of Genomics and Human Genome Project archives

Sara Mannheimer, Doralyn Rossmann, Jason Clark, Yasmeen Shorish, Natalie Bond, Hannah Scates Kettler, Bonnie Sheehey, Scott W. H. Young

Introduction to the Special Issue: Responsible AI in Libraries and Archives

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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