Peer Review Process

AJLII Editorial Board Minimum Requirements

Criteria	Minimum Requirement	Rationale
Qualifications	PhD in Library and Information Science (LIS) or a related field. A Master’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience may also be accepted.	Ensures scholarly depth and academic credibility for a continental journal.
Work Experience	Minimum 7 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: - Academic libraries - Research institutions - Editorial work - Education - Library consortia - Other information-related fields	Guarantees practical understanding of pan-African library and information ecosystems.
Research Experience	Minimum 10 peer-reviewed publications in LIS or higher education.	Validates research leadership and critical assessment skills.
Subject Specialization	Demonstrated expertise in at least one core area: - Consortia management - Digital innovation - Open Access policy - Indigenous knowledge systems	Aligns with the journal’s pan-African thematic pillars.
Publication Experience	Prior experience as: - Author in Scopus- or DOAJ-indexed journals - Peer reviewer	Ensures familiarity with international publishing standards.
Editorial Experience	Minimum 2 years on an editorial board (preferred) or equivalent experience as a guest editor.	Critical for managing multi-country submissions and peer review processes.
Tenure / Service	4-year term, non-renewable.	Balances continuity with fresh perspectives across regions.
Affiliation	Current appointment at: - An African university - A research institution - A continental consortium - A national library body	Ensures institutional legitimacy and pan-African representation.