Information For Librarians
Thank you for your interest in Digital Humanities & Social Computing (DHSC). We are committed to working with libraries worldwide to ensure maximum discoverability and long-term preservation of scholarly content.
Open Access Policy
DHSC is a 100% open access journal. There are no subscription fees, no paywalls, and no access restrictions of any kind.
All articles are immediately and permanently available to anyone, anywhere in the world, free of charge. Libraries do not need to purchase subscriptions or pay any fees to provide access to DHSC content for their patrons.
Metadata & Discovery
DHSC provides comprehensive, standards-compliant metadata to ensure maximum discoverability of our content in library catalogs and discovery services.
OAI-PMH Endpoint
Harvest all article metadata via our OAI-PMH endpoint
Metadata Standards
- Dublin Core
- MARC21
- MODS
- CrossRef Deposit Schema
- Schema.org
Discovery Services
DHSC content is indexed and discoverable in:
- Google Scholar
- CrossRef
- OAIster
- WorldCat (pending)
- All major library discovery systems
Long-Term Preservation
DHSC is committed to ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of all published content. We participate in multiple independent digital preservation initiatives:
LOCKSS Program
Distributed preservation network with libraries worldwide
CLOCKSS Archive
Community-governed dark archive for scholarly content
Portico
Independent digital preservation service
Prime Repository
Permanent primary archive of all published content
All articles receive permanent Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) through CrossRef, ensuring persistent and reliable access to scholarly content.
Indexing & Database Inclusion
Current Indexing
- Google Scholar
- CrossRef
- OAI-PMH
- Semantic Scholar
- Prime Academic Press Digital Repository
Future Indexing Roadmap
- Phase 1 : Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) - Priority application
- Phase 2 : Scopus, Web of Science (ESCI), Dimensions
- Phase 3 : JSTOR, Project MUSE, EBSCOhost
- Additional: ERIC, ProQuest, and other specialized databases
Indexing status will be updated regularly on this page. We are committed to ensuring maximum visibility and discoverability of all published research.
Librarian Resources
MARC Records
MARC21 records are available for all published articles and issues. To request MARC records for your library catalog, please contact us.
Request MARC Records →Promotional Materials
We provide promotional materials to help libraries inform their patrons about DHSC. Available materials include:
- Journal flyer (PDF)
- Library display poster
- Email announcement template
Frequently Asked Questions
Do libraries need to subscribe to DHSC?
No. DHSC is a fully open access journal. All content is freely available to everyone, everywhere, without any subscription fees or access restrictions.
Can we include DHSC in our library catalog?
Yes. We encourage libraries to include DHSC in their catalogs. MARC21 records are available upon request, and our OAI-PMH endpoint allows for automated harvesting of metadata.
Is DHSC content preserved long-term?
Yes. DHSC participates in multiple independent digital preservation initiatives, including LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, and Portico, ensuring that our content will remain accessible for future generations.
How can we recommend DHSC to our patrons?
You can link to our website from your library's research guides, include us in your list of open access journals, and use our promotional materials to raise awareness among your faculty and students.