ISSN Registration​

Societas Deltian is registered with an official ISSN through the Koninklijke Bibliotheek (National Library of the Netherlands), ensuring the journal’s long-term citability, bibliographic traceability, and inclusion within international indexing standards.

• ISSN (Online): 3117-7301
   

Aims and Scope​

The journal publishes work that includes:

• Studies of rare books, manuscripts, and early printed materials

• Object-based research and documentation

• Historical, cultural, and intellectual interpretation

• Philosophical analyses related to artefacts or ideas

• Reports arising from the Deltian Library’s curated collections

Its mission is to illuminate the intellectual and aesthetic strata embedded in historical materials, presenting them through precise method and composed narrative.

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Publication Frequency​

Societas Deltian publishes on a rolling basis throughout the year, releasing studies and reports as they reach completion rather than following fixed issues. This ensures timeliness while maintaining controlled curation.

 

Editorial Oversight​

The journal is overseen by its Curatorial Director, who supervises research quality, documentation standards, and editorial method. External consultation may be sought where necessary for specialised subjects.

 

Editorial Standards​​

All published work adheres to the journal’s principles of:

• Rigorous use of primary sources

• Transparent documentation

• Faithful representation of historical materials

• Scholarly restraint and measured interpretation

• Consistent, archival-quality presentation

These standards guide each article from initial research to final publication.

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Open Access Policy​​

Societas Deltian follows a principally open-access model, with nearly all articles freely accessible online without charge or restriction. Content may be cited or quoted for scholarly use with appropriate attribution. Certain non-open-access materials are available upon request.

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Archival Statement

Societas Deltian maintains stable URLs and long-term digital preservation practices.

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Copyright and Licensing​

Unless otherwise stated:

• © 2025–2026 Societas Deltian. All rights reserved.
  Readers may cite material freely but must request permission for reproduction of substantial portions, high-resolution images, or curated datasets.
   

How to Cite​

A uniform citation format is recommended:

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Author (Year). “Title of Article.” Societas Deltian. ISSN 3117-7301.

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Each article includes its own pre-formatted citation for convenience.

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Contact

For scholarly correspondence or permissions, use to Contact Form to get in touch.

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