Information For Librarians

Guide for Librarians

The Journal of Intelligent Regional Governance (JIRG) is a peer-reviewed, fully open-access academic journal that publishes high-quality interdisciplinary research on governance, regional development, and policy innovation. This guide is designed to help librarians integrate JIRG into institutional systems, promote access, and support researchers and students in leveraging the journal’s content.

 

  1. About JIRG
  • Scope: JIRG publishes original research, policy analyses, review essays, and case studies in areas including smart governance, regional economics, digital transformation, spatial planning, and sustainable development.
  • Open Access Model: All content is freely available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.
  • ISSN: [Insert ISSN Number]
  • Publisher: Jandoo Press

 

  1. Institutional Integration and Access

2.1 Indexing and Discovery

Librarians are encouraged to include JIRG in:

  • Institutional repositories and digital libraries
  • Library catalogs and subject-specific databases
  • Federated search systems (e.g., EBSCO Discovery, ProQuest, WorldCat, Google Scholar)

JIRG is indexed in:

  • DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
  • CrossRef (all articles assigned a DOI)
  • Institutional repositories via OAI-PMH (Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting)

2.2 Cataloging and Metadata

  • Metadata is available in MARC21 and Dublin Core formats.
  • Persistent DOI links ensure stable, long-term access.
  • For XML feeds and metadata records, please contact contact@press.jandoo.ac.

 

  1. Supporting Researchers and Faculty

3.1 Encouraging Engagement

Librarians can promote JIRG by:

  • Including it in library subject guides for public administration, planning, and policy studies
  • Recommending it to faculty as a reputable venue for open-access publication
  • Embedding articles in course reading lists and LMS platforms (e.g., Moodle, Canvas)

3.2 Supporting Open Access Mandates

JIRG complies with major open-access frameworks:

  • Plan S
  • UNESCO Open Science Recommendation
  • Institutional OA policies

Librarians can assist researchers in archiving preprints and accepted manuscripts under JIRG’s repository policy.

 

  1. Digital Preservation and Archiving

To ensure long-term availability, JIRG participates in trusted preservation programs:

  • CLOCKSS (Controlled Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe)
  • LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe)

Libraries may request institutional agreements for content mirroring and redundancy. Contact us for support with digital preservation planning.

 

  1. Licensing and Copyright

JIRG content is published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) license:

  • Content may be reused, redistributed, and adapted without embargo, provided proper credit is given
  • Institutions may host and share published articles through their repositories and academic portals

 

  1. Integration with Library Services

6.1 Linking JIRG to Campus Systems

  • Add JIRG to your library website, subject resource lists, or institutional research hubs
  • Integrate articles into LMS platforms for teaching use
  • Share selected articles in faculty research seminars and knowledge exchange forums

6.2 Metadata Harvesting and Full-Text Access

  • DOI linking via CrossRef supports consistent access
  • Full-text PDF deposits are available for OA repository use
  • For metadata formats (e.g., XML, MARC), email contact@press.jandoo.ac

 

  1. Contact and Collaboration Opportunities

JIRG values partnerships with libraries, universities, and digital scholarship units. We welcome librarians to:

  • Recommend JIRG to faculty, graduate programs, and policy centers
  • Collaborate on special issues, research dissemination projects, or open access outreach
  • Host and mirror JIRG content in institutional repositories to broaden global access

 

For additional resources or to explore collaboration opportunities, please contact us at contact@press.jandoo.ac.