Information Technology and Libraries publishes material related to all aspects of libraries and information technology, including digital libraries, metadata, authorization and authentication, electronic journals and electronic publishing, telecommunications, distributed systems and networks, computer security and intellectual property rights, technical standards, geographic information systems, desktop applications, online catalogs and bibliographic systems, optical information systems, software engineering, universal access to technology, futuristic forecasting, library consortia, vendor relations, and technology and the arts. ITAL includes feature articles, communications, tutorials, reviews, and letters to the editor.
Feature articles consist of original research or comprehensive and in-depth analyses.
Although longer works may be considerd, manuscripts of 3000 to 5000 words are most common. An abstract of 100 words or less should accompany article on a separate sheet. Communications consist of brief research reports, technical findings, and application notes. Generally communications are 1000 to 3000 words in length. An abstract should be included, but is not absolutely required.