Globally Published Literature on Library and Information Science Professionals: A Bibliometric Review ( 1970-2021)

Article Information

Title: Globally Published Literature on Library and Information Science Professionals: A Bibliometric Review ( 1970-2021)

Authors: Sanila Aslam, Muhammad Naveed, Nusrat Ali, Nadeem Siddique

Journal: Journal of Information Management and Practices (JIMP)

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Publisher: Islamia University, Bahawalpur

Country: Pakistan

Year: 2022

Volume: 2

Issue: 2

Language: English

DOI: 10.52461/jimp.v2i2.1421

Keywords: Bibliometric analysisLibrarianLibrarianshipLibrary ManagerLibrary AdministrationLibrary Leadership

Abstract

The study targets examining the exploration yield on the key terms of librarianship within 52 years (1970-2021). The investigation cover essentially the quantity of articles, language of articles, top research oriented organizations and countries, topmost publication source, highly productive authors, highly interested research area, commonly used keyword and so forth. A complete bibliometric study was directed utilizing the Science Citation Index data set, Web of Science (Core Collection). This research fills in as an asset for future research activities by revealing insight into librarianship.&nbsp; In particular, the outcomes uncover that the mostly chosen publication category is article and the research referred to articles are from United States and the top productive organization is also from USA. The preferred language is English for publications and the most favored research area is the “Information Science Library Science” during this time span. This bibliometric research is significant for all those researchers who relates to librarianship and who need to see the publication trends in this profession.

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Research Objective

To examine the exploration yield on key terms of librarianship within the period 1970-2021, covering the quantity of articles, language, top research organizations and countries, publication sources, productive authors, and research areas.

Methodology

A bibliometric study was conducted using the Science Citation Index dataset from Web of Science (Core Collection). Data was extracted on March 08, 2022, using keywords related to librarianship. The data spanned from 1970 to 2021. Data analysis was performed using ScientoPy, Biblioshiny, VOSviewer, and MS Excel.

Methodology Flowchart

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    A["Define Search Queries"] --> B["Extract Data from Web of Science"];
    B --> C["Screen and Filter Citations"];
    C --> D["Analyze Data using Bibliometric Tools"];
    D --> E["Identify Key Findings"];
    E --> F["Generate Report and Visualizations"];

Discussion

The study confirms the significant research output in librarianship over 52 years, with a clear preference for articles, English language, and contributions from US institutions and authors. The findings highlight the dominance of "Information Science Library Science" as a research area and "Librarians" as a key term, providing valuable insights into the trends and focus of LIS research globally.

Key Findings

- The most frequent publication type was articles (42.07%).
- English was the predominant language of publication (91.12%).
- The year 2014 saw the highest number of publications (393).
- The University of Illinois, United States, was the top contributing organization.
- The United States was the most productive country in LIS research.
- The Library Journal was the most frequently used publication source.
- Stevens N. was the most productive author.
- "Information Science Library Science" was the most focused research area.
- "Librarians" was the most commonly used keyword.

Conclusion

Bibliometric techniques are valuable for assessing research productivity and trends in librarianship. This study provides a comprehensive overview of the writing trends, language preferences, productive authors, organizations, and countries in LIS research from 1970 to 2021, revealing societal awareness and publication patterns related to key librarianship terms.

Fact Check

- The study covers a 52-year period from 1970 to 2021. (Confirmed)
- Articles constituted 42.07% of the published documents. (Confirmed)
- The United States was the top contributing country with 1823 publications. (Confirmed)

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