Information For Librarians

 

Computational Social Sciences Review (CSSR) encourages academic libraries, research institutions, and digital repositories to include this journal in their collections. As a fully open-access publication, CSSR provides unrestricted access to its content, supporting global knowledge sharing and long-term preservation.

1. Open Access and Archiving

CSSR is published under a CC BY 4.0 license, allowing libraries to:

  • Host and archive published articles
  • Include journal content in institutional repositories
  • Provide permanent access without restrictions
  • Use metadata for cataloging or discovery tools

2. Digital Preservation

CSSR participates in digital preservation and long-term archiving systems to ensure ongoing access:

  • PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN)
  • LOCKSS / CLOCKSS
  • Institutional repositories and national archives
  • Crossref DOI registration for persistent linking

3. Metadata and Indexing

Libraries may freely harvest and use the journal’s metadata for catalog integration. Available metadata formats include:

  • OAI-PMH (Open Archives Initiative Protocol)
  • Dublin Core
  • Crossref metadata (via DOI records)
  • Standard citation and indexing information

OAI-PMH Base URL:
https://grhas.centraluniteduniversity.de/index.php/cssr/oai

4. Institutional Repository Use

Libraries are invited to include CSSR content in:

  • Digital archives
  • Institutional repositories
  • Electronic journal collections
  • Discovery systems (e.g., Primo, EBSCO Discovery, WorldCat)

Authors retain copyright, and the journal grants permission for full repository distribution.

5. Library Partnership and Support

CSSR welcomes collaboration with academic libraries, including:

  • Sharing open-access resources
  • Supporting institutional open science initiatives
  • Promoting computational social science research
  • Participating in special issues or academic outreach

6. Contact

Libraries or repository managers with questions may contact the editorial office at:
CSSR Editorial Office – Contact Page