Focus and Scope

Public Universal System for Teaching, Archiving, Knowledge, and Open Access (PUSTAKO) focuses on the development, application, and advancement of knowledge in the fields of library science, archival studies, and information management. The journal aims to provide a scholarly platform for discussing theoretical, empirical, and practical issues related to information organization, preservation, access, and dissemination in both conventional and digital environments.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  • Library Science and Information Studies
  • Archival Science and Records Management
  • Digital Libraries and Institutional Repositories
  • Knowledge Management and Information Systems
  • Information Literacy and User Education
  • Bibliometrics, Scientometrics, and Research Evaluation
  • Cataloging, Classification, and Metadata Management
  • Preservation and Conservation of Library and Archival Materials
  • Open Access, Scholarly Communication, and Publishing Ethics
  • Information Policy, Governance, and Data Management
  • Digital Curation and Long-term Data Preservation
  • Library Services Innovation and User Experience
  • Academic, Public, and Special Libraries Management
  • Archival Digitization and Electronic Records Management
  • Cultural Heritage Information Management
  • Big Data and Information Technology in Libraries and Archives
  • Artificial Intelligence Applications in Information Services
  • Community Engagement and Information Access Equity
  • Interdisciplinary Studies related to Libraries, Archives, and Information Science

PUSTAKO welcomes original research articles, systematic reviews, literature reviews, conceptual papers, and case studies that contribute to the advancement of knowledge and professional practice in library and archival sciences at national and international levels.