Aim and Scope

Gateway Information Journal, formerly Gateway Library Journal is a  re-branded peer-reviewed bi-annual journal of Nigeria Library Association, Ogun-State Chapter, Nigeria  established to provide a platform for all categories of information professional in the information sector including librarians , information scientists, archivist, information specialist, LIS educators and other information professionals interested in keeping themselves and the world updated with current issues around the information phenomenon. GIJ publishes original empirical research, practical developments as well as theoretical articles on topical issues of concern to the information field.

Vision

To provide a forum for regular publication of the most recent information research and discussion in Nigeria and globally

Mission

To be a respected and veritable source for current research and reports on innovative thinking in the information professions in Nigeria and beyond.

Information for Authors

To be a respected and veritable source for current research and reports on innovative thinking in the information professions in Nigeria and beyond.

Manuscript SubmissionGateway Information Journal welcomes original, unpublished articles not under consideration for publication elsewhere. All submitted manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review process in which the identities of the reviewers are withheld from the authors.

Authors should submit their manuscripts in MS-Word format by e-mail file attachment. The title, author’s name, position and place of work should appear on the front page while other pages should include an abstract not more than 200 words. Articles should fall within 10-20 pages.

Manuscript Guidelines

Manuscripts that do not adhere to stipulated guidelines will be returned for correction and re-submission. Please read them carefully. References and notes should be indicated in the text by names of authors and dates of publication in brackets. The list of references should be provided in alphabetical order at the end of the text.

Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal website or sent directly to the Editor-in Chief Professor ‘Niran Adetoro, Tai Solarin University of Education, Nigeria adetoroaa@tasued.edu.ng; niranadetoro@gmail.com or any member of the editorial board.

References and notes should be indicated in the text by names of authors and date of publication in brackets. The list of references should be listed in an alphabetical order at the end of the text.

References to journal articles should be in the following order: Author(s), date, title, journal’s name, volume number, issue number and pagination, inclusive e.g. :

Fadara, O.C. (1997). Information as a critical source of development: Resource development through the Ages. Journal of Information Science and Development, 3 (1) 22-27.

References to books should be in the following order; Author(s), date, title, place of publication, publisher, pagination, e.g. :

Olowoyo, B.O. (1989). Understanding Scholarly Communication in the Digital Age. Ibadan: Jupiter Publications, 201 p.

References to contributors in collected works should be in the following order; Authors, date, title of contribution, name of the editor, title of the collected works, place of publication, publisher and pagination, inclusive e.g. :

Nagel, J.R and Hollen, A A (1981). Towards building a sustainable Library and Information Infrastructure in Nigeria. In: Oladokun, Francis (ed.) The Information sector and Development Challenge in Africa. Nairobi: Forage Press pp. 36-44

Annual Subscription Rate: ( Individuals N5000; Institutions N10,000)

Countries other than Nigeria ( Individuals $25.00; Institutions $50.00)