LAW LIBRARY JOURNAL

metrics 2024

Navigating the intersection of law and library science.

Introduction

Law Library Journal, published by the American Association of Law Libraries, serves as a pivotal resource for academics, practitioners, and students in the fields of law and library science. With an ISSN of 0023-9283 and an e-ISSN of 0023-9283, this esteemed journal examines the dynamic interplay between legal scholarship and library practices, ultimately contributing to the enhancement of legal research methodologies. The journal, which has been in circulation since 1978, spans comprehensive topics relevant to law libraries, legal information management, and the evolving role of digital resources in legal research. Although currently not an Open Access publication, its scholarly contributions are critical, as evidenced by its placement in the Q3 quartile in both the Law and Library & Information Sciences categories for 2023. Notably, its rankings in Scopus—765th out of 1025 in Law and 224th out of 280 in Library and Information Sciences—demonstrate its commitment to maintaining rigorous academic standards while addressing the practical needs of legal information professionals. Whether you are conducting research or looking to stay informed about the latest trends in law librarianship, the Law Library Journal remains an essential reference for the evolving landscape of legal practice and information science.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.17
Journal Impact Factor0.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.40
H-Index19
Journal IF Without Self0.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.02
Influence0.15
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life13.60
Citing Half Life17.70
JCI0.16
Total Documents652
WOS Total Citations164
SCIMAGO Total Citations615
SCIMAGO SELF Citations195
Scopus Journal Rank0.17
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.11
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.24
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.20

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Law in Social Sciences
Rank #765/1025
Percentile 25.37
Quartile Q3
Library and Information Sciences in Social Sciences
Rank #224/280
Percentile 20.00
Quartile Q4

IF (Web Of Science)

INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
Rank 131/160
Percentile 18.40
Quartile Q4
LAW
Rank 267/421
Percentile 36.70
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
Rank 115/161
Percentile 28.57
Quartile Q3
LAW
Rank 336/421
Percentile 20.19
Quartile Q4

Quartile History

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