Information For Librarians

The Journal of Engineering Education and Practice (JEEP) is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that provides high-quality, timely research in the field of engineering education. We understand the essential role librarians play in supporting access to academic research and facilitating the dissemination of knowledge. This section outlines the key information and benefits for librarians who engage with JEEP.

Key Information for Librarians:

  1. Open Access and Free Access:

    • JEEP is an open-access journal, which means that all published content is freely accessible to everyone without any subscription or paywall. This eliminates the need for library subscriptions and ensures that the journal's research is available to a broad audience, including students, educators, and professionals in engineering education globally.

  2. Institutional Access:

    • Since JEEP operates on an open-access model, there is no need for libraries to manage subscriptions or paywalls for institutional access. Libraries can provide seamless access to all issues of the journal for their users, enhancing access to high-quality educational research in engineering.

  3. Content for Academic and Research Institutions:

    • JEEP publishes research that is directly relevant to academic institutions, engineering schools, and educators. It covers topics such as curriculum development, instructional strategies, educational technologies, and the integration of industry practices into engineering education.
    • The journal is a valuable resource for educators, researchers, and students who are engaged in the teaching and learning of engineering disciplines.

  4. Metadata and Discoverability:

    • JEEP ensures that all published articles are indexed in major academic databases, making them easily discoverable through library search systems and external repositories. This increases the visibility and citation potential of the research published in the journal.
    • Libraries can help their users access JEEP’s articles through institutional repositories or linking to articles directly via the journal’s website.

  5. Promoting JEEP:

    • Librarians are encouraged to promote JEEP as a valuable resource for faculty, researchers, and students within their institutions. You can provide links to JEEP’s articles, integrate them into your library's digital collection, and promote awareness of the journal within your academic community.
    • By highlighting JEEP's open-access nature, librarians can help users find valuable research related to engineering education that is freely available and globally accessible.

  6. No Subscription Fees:

    • As there are no subscription fees or access charges associated with JEEP, libraries can freely offer it to their students and faculty without worrying about renewal costs or access restrictions. This makes it a cost-effective resource for libraries looking to provide high-quality academic content.

  7. Support for Libraries:

    • JEEP’s editorial team is available to assist librarians with any questions or issues related to access, citation management, and institutional usage. We are committed to working with libraries to ensure that the journal’s content is effectively integrated into library systems and services.
    • We also provide usage statistics and metrics that can help libraries track how the journal is being used by their patrons and demonstrate its impact.

  8. Usage Statistics and Impact:

    • Libraries may request usage statistics for articles published in JEEP to assess how widely the content is being accessed within their institution. This can help you make informed decisions about promoting specific issues or topics relevant to your users.
    • Since JEEP is an open-access journal, usage statistics can reflect the broader impact of the research published, showing how widely it is being accessed by the global community.

  9. Encouraging Research Submission:

    • Librarians can encourage faculty and researchers within their institutions to submit their work to JEEP. The journal welcomes high-quality research on engineering education, and it provides a global platform for authors to share their findings and innovations with the academic community.

  10. Ethical Standards and Quality Content:

    • As an open-access journal, JEEP upholds the highest ethical standards in publishing, ensuring that all research is peer-reviewed, original, and free from conflicts of interest. Librarians can be confident that the content they promote is credible, reliable, and relevant.

By collaborating with JEEP, librarians play a crucial role in promoting access to cutting-edge research in engineering education, supporting their institution’s mission to provide valuable educational resources to students, faculty, and researchers. Through its open-access platform, JEEP provides libraries with an effective way to enhance the reach and impact of engineering education research globally.