Manuscript Submission Guidelines

Manuscript Submission Guidelines

Eligibility and Scope
The African Journal of Library and Information Innovation (AJLII) welcomes original research articles, case studies, and review papers that address pan-African library and information challenges and innovations. Submissions must demonstrate clear relevance to academic or research libraries in Africa. Priority areas include:

  • Open Access and Scholarly Communication in Africa
  • Digital Transformation in African Universities
  • Consortia Collaboration and Best Practices
  • Indigenous Knowledge and Decolonizing Libraries
  • Library Impact on African Higher Education
  • Policy and Advocacy
  • Africa-Focused Library Challenges

Submission Requirements

  • Language: English
  • Length: 4,000–8,000 words (excluding references)
  • Formatting: APA 7th edition; Arial font, size 11; 1.5 line spacing
  • File Types: .docx or .odt (PDFs not accepted at initial submission)
  • Originality: Maximum 15% similarity index (iThenticate/Turnitin)

Required Sections

  • Title Page including:
    • Author names, affiliations, and ORCID IDs
    • Corresponding author’s name and email address
    • Structured abstract (250 words) in English
    • 5–8 keywords, including regional descriptors
  • Introduction
  • Methodology
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion and Actionable Recommendations
  • Declaration Statements
  • References