Policy and Regulation

Information to Author

Submission of manuscripts: Authors are requested to submit either :

(i) an electronic file sent per e-mail to one of the editors in chief, or

(ii) 3 copies of their manuscript as well as a floppy disk or CD-ROM containing the electronic files of the paper to one of the Editors in chief.

Preparation of Manuscript

(1) Manuscripts must be written in English. Authors whose native language is not English are reconunended to seek the advice of native English speaker, if possible, before submitting their manuscripts.

(2) Manuscripts should be typed on one side of the paper only, with wide margins and double spacing throughout. For the electronic file of the text you may use any standard word processor.. Do not use page layout software and do not send PostScript files of the text.

(3) The title page should contain (i) a title, (ii) author’s name(s), (iii) affiliation(s), (iv) an abstract, (v) keywords, (vi) a complete correspondence address, including a telephone number, a fax number, and an e-mail address.

(4) Each table should be provided on a separate sheet. Tables should not be included in the text.

(5) Figure captions should be provided all together on a separate sheet.

(6) Each illustration should be provided on a separate sheet. Illustrations should not be included in the text. The original drawings (no photocopies) are required. Electronic files of illustrations should preferably be formatted in Encapsulated PostScript Format.

(7) Footnotes should be kept to a minimum, and they should be provided all together on a separate sheet.

(8) References should be cited as follows:

• Booth, W. and Williams, J. (1998). The art of research. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press.

• Burke, L. (2003). “The future role of librarians in the virtual library environment”. The Australian Library Journal, 51(1): 1 -16

• Curry, E. (2001). Technological advances in reference: a paradigm shift? Library Trends, June: 6-13