Dear Scholars and Researchers,

We are pleased to announce that iLibrary (ISSN: 3106-552X), an open-access journal sponsored by Tsinghua University, with academic support from Tsinghua University Library and published by Tsinghua University Press, was officially launched in 2026. The journal is edited by Professor Jin Jianbin, Director of Tsinghua University Library, and its Editorial Board is chaired by Professor Sun Maosong, Executive Deputy Director of the Institute for Artificial Intelligence at Tsinghua University. We cordially invite you to submit your original research articles for consideration in our inaugural and subsequent issues.

1. Journal Introduction

iLibrary is a leading international open-access journal dedicated to the evolving field of smart libraries. We aim to create a dynamic platform for scholars, practitioners, technologists, and policymakers from diverse backgrounds, promoting research at the intersection of libraries and emerging technologies. The journal focuses on multiple dimensions including intelligent environments, intelligent services, and intelligent management. Addressing key themes such as artificial intelligence, digital humanities, and open science, we explore the transformative impact of technology on library services, user engagement, and information accessibility, always keeping the needs and experiences of our core users at the center of the conversation.

As an advocate for open knowledge, iLibrary is committed to removing financial barriers to knowledge dissemination. All published articles are freely accessible to a global audience. We charge no article processing fees and offer competitive honoraria.

2. Scope

iLibrary welcomes academic research and practice sharing in the following areas (including but not limited to):

Artificial Intelligence

Open Science and Open Access

Digital Scholarship and Communication

Big Data and Cloud Technologies

Data Mining and Data Governance

Knowledge Management

Recommendation Systems and Personalization

Digital Literacy

3. Submission Guidelines

Please submit your manuscripts via our online submission system:

https://mc03.manuscriptcentral.com/ilib

For any inquiries or assistance with submissions, please contact us at:

Editor-in-Chief: jinjb@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn

Editorial Office: iLibrary@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn

We look forward to collaborating with you in shaping the future of iLibrary. Thank you for your interest and support.

Sincerely,

iLibrary Editorial Office