Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Call for Reviewers: Journal of Business & Finance Librarianship

Call for Reviewers: Journal of Business & Finance Librarianship

The Journal of Business & Finance Librarianship is looking for book reviewers for future issues.  Books reviewed are related to subject areas within business.

Although there is a major focus on reference materials, review also address significant academic business books that have recently been published.  Each review analyzes the purpose of the book and the success of the author or publisher in fulfilling that purpose, along with information on the scope, content and organization of the source.  We are also looking for someone who would like to write in-depth reviews of public websites (free or low-cost access), on various topics, including industry and market research, for example.

If you are interested in reviewing a book or website review for the Journal, please contact:

Douglas Southard
Book Review Editor, Journal of Business and Finance Librarianship DougSouthard@yahoo.com

In your message, please indicate your areas of expertise or interest (such as finance, marketing, or specific industries, etc.) and include your mailing address.

About the Journal

The Journal of Business & Finance Librarianship is an innovative quarterly journal that provides you with useful articles about the creation, organization, dissemination, retrieval, and use of business information. This refereed journal covers the business information needs of special libraries, academic libraries, and public libraries, as well as information services and centers outside of the traditional library setting. You'll find that the journal is international in scope, reflecting the multinational and international scope of the business community today.

The immediate focus of the journal is practice-oriented articles, but it also provides an outlet for new empirical studies on business librarianship and business information. Aside from articles, this journal offers valuable statistical and meeting reports, literature and media reviews, Web site reviews, and interviews.

Thank you,

Douglas Southard
Book Review Editor
Journal of Business and Finance Librarianship