Information For Librarians

The Computers and Education Letters (CEL) journal is an open-access, peer-reviewed publication that offers valuable insights and research on the integration of technology in education. As a librarian, you play a crucial role in facilitating access to high-quality academic content and supporting the needs of your institution’s faculty, researchers, and students. This section outlines key information for librarians regarding CEL and how they can support the use of the journal within their institution.

Key Features for Librarians:

  1. Open-Access and Free Access:

    • CEL is an open-access journal, meaning that all published content is freely available to everyone. There are no subscription fees or paywalls, so students, faculty, and researchers in your institution can access all articles without any barriers.
    • This open-access model supports libraries in providing broad access to valuable research without the cost of expensive subscriptions, making it an ideal resource for your institution.

  2. No Subscription Fees:

    • As there are no subscription or access fees for readers, there is no need for libraries to manage subscriptions or renewals for this journal.
    • This reduces administrative costs and provides a cost-effective way for institutions to support the research needs of their communities.

  3. High-Quality, Peer-Reviewed Content:

    • CEL publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed research on educational technology, including studies on digital learning tools, teaching strategies, and the impact of technology on education.
    • The journal provides valuable resources for educators, researchers, and students in the field of educational technology, allowing for the dissemination of cutting-edge developments.

  4. Encouraging Institutional Engagement:

    • Libraries can help raise awareness about CEL by promoting it to faculty and students. You can assist in facilitating easy access to articles and encourage their use in research, teaching, and coursework.
    • CEL offers valuable research that can be incorporated into academic programs and curricula, especially those related to educational technology and digital learning.

  5. Metadata and Discoverability:

    • CEL is indexed in major academic databases and repositories, ensuring that its content is discoverable and easy to access. This enhances the visibility of the journal and allows users to easily find and cite relevant articles.
    • Libraries can help users locate and access CEL articles through institutional search systems and academic databases.

  6. Support for Institutional Repositories:

    • As an open-access journal, CEL encourages the integration of published content into institutional repositories. Librarians can ensure that faculty and researchers are aware of the journal’s policies on archiving and preserving articles.
    • Institutional repositories can host the full text of CEL articles, allowing for easier access and long-term preservation of the content.

  7. Promoting CEL for Research and Teaching:

    • CEL provides a wealth of research and resources that can be beneficial for faculty teaching courses related to educational technology, digital learning, and related fields.
    • By promoting CEL as a key journal in your library’s collection, you can provide access to articles that are valuable for coursework, research projects, and literature reviews in these fields.

  8. Enhancing Library Resources:

    • As CEL is a high-quality open-access journal, it enhances the library’s collection by offering easily accessible and relevant content that supports the academic mission of the institution.
    • It also aligns with many libraries' goals of increasing access to research while managing costs effectively.

  9. Usage Statistics:

    • Librarians can request usage statistics from the journal to assess the level of engagement with CEL content within their institution. These statistics can be valuable for demonstrating the journal's impact and relevance to institutional research.

  10. Promoting Author Submission:

    • Librarians can encourage faculty and researchers in your institution to consider submitting their work to CEL. The journal welcomes high-quality research on educational technology and is a platform for contributing to this growing field.

By supporting Computers and Education Letters, you contribute to enhancing your institution’s research capabilities, helping faculty, students, and researchers access the latest developments in educational technology. The journal’s open-access nature makes it a valuable resource that libraries can offer without the barriers of traditional subscription-based models.