African Journal of Library Archives and Information Science

Aims & Scope

African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science is established mainly to provide a forum for librarians, archivists, documentalists, information scientists and other information related professionals in Africa to report their research findings but with emphasis on African setting.

The Journal is refereed by distinguished scholars.

Emphasis is on empirical research; however, manuscripts of high quality on theoretical aspects of the three information related disciplines will be considered for publication.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.6

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.190

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Transparency in the Application of Theoretical Frameworks to the Advancement of Knowledge in Selected Library and Information Science Journals: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Patrick, Neema Florence Vincent

• Research Data Management Competencies for Academic Libraries: Perspectives from Two Universities in South Africa

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Patricia, Jaya

• The Open Access Movement and its March in Africa

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Idowu, ’Niran, Ibiwumi Khadijat

• Framework to Infuse Data Science in the Archives and Records Management Curriculum in South Africa

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Makutla, Ngoako

• Archival Silences within the National Archival Documentary Heritage Institutions of Botswana

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Tiragalo Josephine, Nathan, Peter Mazebe II

• The Effect of Computer Self-Efficacy and Utilisation of Electronic Information Resources by Students of a Nigerian University

  Citation: 0

  Authors: Emmanuel Babatunde, Imade, Peace Osemudiamen

• Readiness of Ghanaian University Libraries Towards the Adoption and Implementation of Resource Description and Access

  Citation: 0

  Authors: Eugene Baah, Omwoyo B., Maned A.

• Correlational Impact of Personal Factors on Library Use among Undergraduates in Nigerian Universities

  Citation: 0

  Authors: Christy Olabisi, Basiru, Bosede Olutoyin

• Acknowledgement Patterns in Information Science Students’ Dissertations in a Nigerian University: Are there Generational Differences?

  Citation: 0

  Authors: Janet O.

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