Journal of Librarianship and Information Science

Aims & Scope

Journal of Librarianship and Information Science (JOLIS) is the peer-reviewed international quarterly journal for librarians, information scientists, specialists, managers and educators interested in keeping up to date with the most recent issues and developments in the field.

JOLIS provides a forum for the publication of research and practical developments as well as for discussion papers and viewpoints on topical concerns in a profession facing many challenges.

Papers, which should be new contributions to literature, are invited from practising librarians, information workers and academics on all aspects of librarianship and information science focusing on the result of research, reports of significant developments in working practice and discussion of concerns central to the information profession.

JOLIS publishes original papers and review articles, viewpoints and book reviews.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.1
2024	1.40

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8606

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	684

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.665

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	41

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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.

• Talk to me: Exploring user interactions with the Amazon Alexa

  Citation: 180

  Authors: Irene, Katrina, Ian, Kieran, Kevin, Harriet, Perachya, David, Qi, Adrianna

• Understanding information inequality: Making sense of the literature of the information and digital divides

  Citation: 157

  Authors: Liangzhi

• Research data management and libraries: Current activities and future priorities

  Citation: 154

  Authors: Andrew M., Stephen

• Modelling digital library success using the DeLone and McLean information system success model

  Citation: 134

  Authors: Ahmed Ibrahim, Imran, T., Osama, Nasser

• Social networking tools for academic libraries

  Citation: 117

  Authors: Samuel Kai-Wah, Helen S

• Data literacy for researchers and data librarians

  Citation: 111

  Authors: Tibor

• Academic libraries and social and learning space

  Citation: 101

  Authors: Joanna, Graham, Graham

• Information literacy

  Citation: 100

  Authors: Annemaree

• Information literacy assessment

  Citation: 86

  Authors: Andrew

• Towards an understanding of information literacy in context

  Citation: 84

  Authors: Anne, Kirsty

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