IFLA Journal

Aims & Scope

IFLA Journal is an international journal publishing peer reviewed articles on library and information services and the social, political and economic issues that impact access to information through libraries.

The Journal publishes research, case studies and essays that reflect the broad spectrum of the profession internationally.

All articles are subject to peer review.

Articles are published in English.

Abstracts will be translated by IFLA (the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) into the other working languages of IFLA - Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Russian or Spanish - for publication.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.4
2024	1.00

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10640

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	315

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.546

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	29

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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.

• Indigenous Knowledge and the Cultural Interface: underlying issues at the intersection of knowledge and information systems

  Citation: 246

  Authors: Martin

• Data governance, data literacy and the management of data quality

  Citation: 94

  Authors: Tibor

• Skills, competencies and literacies attributed to 4IR/Industry 4.0: Scoping review

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Chaka

• Key skills and competencies of a new generation of LIS professionals

  Citation: 55

  Authors: Pussadee

• Public libraries and the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

  Citation: 50

  Authors: Marc

• The Biodiversity Heritage Library: sharing biodiversity literature with the world

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Nancy E., Constance

• Academic librarians and research data services: preparation and attitudes

  Citation: 47

  Authors: Carol, Robert J., Suzie, Ben

• Open Access and Institutional Repositories — A Developing Country Perspective: a case study of India

  Citation: 42

  Authors: S.B., Anup

• Prevalence and source analysis of COVID-19 misinformation in 138 countries

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Md. Sayeed

• The Challenges Faced by African Libraries and Information Centres in Documenting and Preserving Indigenous Knowledge

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Jabulani

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