83 of top 100 journals part of IReL (03 . 04 . 2009)

In conjunction with SLA's Centennial, the Biomedical and Life Sciences Divisionconducted a poll to identify the 100 most influential journalsof Biology and Medicine over the last 100 years. The division was led in 2008 by Chair John Tebo, University of Cincinnati, and in 2009 by Chair Jean Crampon, University of Southern California. Three panels consisting of three experts each were recruited from the DBIO membership. Each panel composed a series of voter preference questions comparing journals in categories of biology or medicine that fell within its areas of expertise. Tony Stankus, the University of Arkansas was the recruiter of the expert teams, the arbiter of disputes over disciplinary boundaries, and final editor of the poll.

The goal was for the final vote to yield a balanced assortment of 33 or 34 journals in each of the three areas. Tony Stankus then asked the 686 DBIO members of record, which were the 100 most influential journals in biology and medicine over the last 100 years.

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An initiative of the IUA Librarians

I think IReL is a huge joint achievement of the HEA, IUA & SFI and in particular the libraries of the institutions involved.
Dr Enda McGlynn, Dublin City University