2026 Issue: Call for Papers

Our 2026 issue will be published in Spring 2026 and we are now seeking submissions through our Call for Papers. We welcome a range of papers in different formats and word lengths from articles, reviews, case studies, collections in focus pieces and reflections. These will broadly all into two forms: ‘notes or perspectives’, short pieces which may summarise a recent development or discuss an archival collection, and traditional academic research-based articles. Notes and perspective pieces should be a maximum of 3,000 words including references, while articles will be in the range of 6,000-8,000 words including references. The aims, scope and submission requirements are here with a full, detailed style guide available here.

If you would like to discuss a potential submission, please email us with the word ‘journal’ in the subject.

• Paper submission deadline: 30 September 2025
• Publication date: March 2026

All articles are peer reviewed in an open, transparent and supportive manner. Submissions are particularly encouraged from PhD students and early career researchers and archivists. Full contributions should be submitted to the Editorial Committee by 30 September 2025 via our open access platform provided by the University of Glasgow.