Aim and Scope

The International Journal of Library Studies (IJLS) aims to promote high-quality research and scholarly communication in the field of Library and Information Science (LIS). The journal is committed to providing an international platform for academicians, researchers, librarians, and information professionals to publish innovative and impactful research.

IJLS seeks to support the transformation of traditional libraries into modern, technology-driven knowledge centers by encouraging studies that integrate information science with emerging technologies such as data analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital systems. It also aims to foster interdisciplinary research and contribute to the global advancement of information access, organization, and dissemination.

Scope

The International Journal of Library Studies (IJLS) welcomes high-quality original research papers, review articles, case studies, short communications, and technical reports in diverse areas of Library and Information Science (LIS) and its interdisciplinary domains. The journal particularly emphasizes research that integrates traditional library practices with modern technologies and analytical approaches.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  • Library Management and Administration
  • Collection Development and Resource Management
  • Cataloguing, Classification, and Metadata Standards
  • Information Retrieval Systems and Techniques
  • Library Automation Software (e.g., Koha, SOUL, DSpace)
  • Digital Libraries and Institutional Repositories
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Libraries
  • Data Analytics and Big Data Applications in LIS
  • Bibliometrics, Scientometrics, and Altmetrics
  • Open Access Publishing and Open Science
  • Research Data Management and Data Curation
  • Academic Publishing Models and Ethics
  • Information Literacy and User Education
  • User Behavior and Information-Seeking Patterns
  • Web-Based Library Services and Virtual Reference Services
  • Knowledge Management and Knowledge Sharing
  • E-learning and MOOCs in Library Services
  • Digital Preservation and Archiving
  • Intellectual Property Rights and Copyright Issues
  • All areas of Management

Coverage

IJLS covers both theoretical and applied research at national and international levels. The journal encourages contributions that address contemporary issues, technological advancements, and innovative practices in libraries and information centers across academic, public, special, and research institutions.