Abstract
Purpose - This editorial describes how long it takes a manuscript to go through peer review within Library Hi Tech and how (potential) authors can speed up the reviewing time for their article.Design/methodology/approach - The editorial describes the three distinct time spans during the reviewing process and five rules to make the reviewing process faster and more successful.Findings - The editorial shows that Library Hi Tech requires on average less than 30 days from submission to a first decision and that the reviewing process can be speed up if authors follow five rules, which are described in the editorial.Originality/value - The editorial will help to understand why the reviewing process requires so much time and it can serve as guide for submissions for future authors.
Purpose - This editorial describes how long it takes a manuscript to go through peer review within Library Hi Tech and how (potential) authors can speed up the reviewing time for their article.Design/methodology/approach - The editorial describes the three distinct time spans during the reviewing process and five rules to make the reviewing process faster and more successful.Findings - The editorial shows that Library Hi Tech requires on average less than 30 days from submission to a first decision and that the reviewing process can be speed up if authors follow five rules, which are described in the editorial.Originality/value - The editorial will help to understand why the reviewing process requires so much time and it can serve as guide for submissions for future authors.