Call for Early Career Reviewers: Library Hi Tech

Library Hi Tech (LHT) has recently established an Early Career Review Board and is pleased to announce a call for early career researchers and early career professionals to join this community of peer reviewers.

As an international journal focused on the management and use technologies in libraries and cultural heritage settings, Library Hi Tech recognizes the importance of nurturing the next generation of scholars and practitioners. We are committed to providing a platform where early career individuals can develop their editorial skills, gain insight into the publishing process, and contribute to the advancement of the field.

We welcome applications from:

Early Career Researchers: Doctoral students, post-doctoral fellows, and faculty members within five years of completing their PhD.
Early Career Professionals: Working information professionals, librarians, and technologists new to the field who have a strong interest in evidence-based practice and research.

We are looking for individuals with expertise in all aspects of the broad discipline of information science. We particularly welcome reviewers with interest and expertise in:

Artificial Intelligence (AI): Including generative AI, machine learning, and AI ethics in information contexts
Libraries, Archives, and Museums
Data Literacy
Data Analytics & Big Data
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and User Experience (UX)

Expectations

Reviewers are expected to provide constructive, timely, and objective feedback on manuscripts. On average, you may be invited to review 2–3 papers per year.

How to apply

The application process is simple – please email the Editors or Aggie Topolska, Journals Commissioning Lead, at [email protected], with your CV and a statement (no more than 400 words) on why you would like to be involved in the Review Board. Please also mention your primary areas of research expertise.