Just for everyone's information: the Code4Lib editors have completed the process of meeting the DOAJ's enhanced requirements for having the journal and its articles represented in the list (https://doajournals.wordpress.com/2016/12/23/update-on-reapplications-and-new-applications/ <https://doajournals.wordpress.com/2016/12/23/update-on-reapplications-and-new-applications/>).

Go us!


Peter Murray
Code4Lib Journal Coordinating Editor for Issue 36

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> Date: January 19, 2017 at 5:15:57 AM CST
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> Subject: Directory of Open Access Journals - journal accepted
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> Dear Coordinating Editor,
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> You are listed as the Journal Contact for Code4Lib Journal. A reapplication for this journal to remain indexed in DOAJ has been successful and you can see the updated and expanded entry by searching for the journal: http://bit.ly/1IPWhtD <http://bit.ly/1IPWhtD>
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> An email has also been sent to Jonathan Rochkind who is the account holder for this journal.
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> It is advantageous for this journal's metadata to be uploaded to DOAJ as this will increase the visibility, impact, distribution and usage* of its content. Please urge Jonathan Rochkind to do this as soon as possible.
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> We are absolutely delighted to retain this journal in DOAJ and look forward to seeing the article metadata soon. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
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> The DOAJ Team
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> *Benefits of supplying DOAJ with metadata:
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