About the Journal

SOCILIB: Journal of Social and Library Sciences is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published biannually (July and December) by CV. Tritama Suka Makmur, in affiliation with Asosiasi Penyelenggara Pendidikan Tinggi Ilmu Perpustakaan dan Informasi (APTIPI) and STAI Ar Risalah Sumatera Barat. The journal is currently in the process of obtaining its electronic ISSN (E-ISSN).

The journal provides a scholarly platform for the publication of research-based and practice-oriented studies in the fields of:

  • Library and Information Sciences

  • Social Sciences (social science disciplines related to library studies)

The mission of SOCILIB is to contribute to the advancement of an informed and educated society by publishing high-quality scholarly works in the fields of library science and social sciences. SOCILIB seeks to support the development of knowledge, critical thinking, and professional practice in libraries and information institutions, particularly within social contexts relevant to societal development.

The journal welcomes original research articles, conceptual papers, literature reviews, and practice-based studies authored by academics, researchers, practitioners, and postgraduate students whose work is grounded in library science and the social sciences.

SOCILIB applies a double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, integrity, and scholarly value of all published articles. Manuscripts submitted to the journal must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by other journals.

The journal accepts manuscripts written in Bahasa Indonesia and English and aims to serve as a credible academic forum for the development of library science and social science-based library studies, particularly in the context of research and professional practice.

We invite scholars and practitioners to explore SOCILIB’s publications and submit their work to contribute to the advancement of library science and social sciences.