Mapping of Highly Cited Articles Published in The Journal of Academic Librarianship

The assessment of highly cited papers published in a single journal is an important parameter to appraise the research. The present study aims to analyze the attributes of 100 highly cited papers published in The Journal of Academic Librarianship (JAL). The data of targeted papers was obtained from the Web of Science database on the 2nd Week of February 2022. The highly cited papers were published between 1983 to 2016 and these papers were cited 6,289 times with an average of 628.9 citations per paper. The highest number of cited papers were published in 2008 and the papers published in 2006 gained the highest number of citations. Slightly more than half of the papers were written by a single author pattern but the multi-author pattern papers yielded the higher citation impact. The authors belonged to 18 countries that contributed to the highly cited papers but the maximum number of papers (75%) were contributed by the United States. The keyword analysis was performed to assert the preferred area of research. The findings of the current study help to identify the trends of influential research published in JAL over the last four decades

What are the options for library and information studies education reform in addressing racial inequity in the library profession in the UK?

This work explores international research into library and information studies (LIS) education as part of the diversity, equity, inclusion and access (DEIA) agenda and identifies options for LIS education reform in addressing racial inequity in the library profession in the UK. The paper sets out the UK legal, higher education and LIS education contexts, focussing on the role of the professional association, accreditation and the curriculum, and the library and information workforce, and highlights current practices in DEIA in the UK. Using a methodology drawn from bibliometric approaches, a set of academic and professional articles related to DEIA and the LIS curriculum are analysed and nine interpretative repertoires are then identified and discussed. Four core mature repertoires concentrate on the professional association, the university, LIS faculty and the curriculum. These core clusters are surrounded by emerging repertoires which are more recent and more critical. Each repertoire is discussed, referring to key sources and authors to present a picture of trends and complexity in recent (2000–2022) literature on the topic. The aim of this work is to provide a detailed view of existing practice in LIS education relating to DEIA. LIS schools are a vital part of the professional pathway: without a qualification there is no profession, and university students are more-often-than-not drawn from the more privileged and wealthier sectors of society. It is recommended that LIS schools recruit students and faculty who reflect communities and develop the abilities of students to serve the communities they may or may not reflect. These are categorized into clusters, in an attempt to inform LIS education reform in the UK

Mental Health and Well-being in Academic Libraries: A Bibliometric Survey of Scholarly Publications, 1994-2024

Academic libraries are crucial pieces of the higher education system; national accreditation standards for colleges and universities require the existence of accessible library collections and knowledgeable, trained staff. Traditionally, the academic collections, both physical and digital, of these libraries have been their focal point, and the importance of the academic library on campus has been derived from its ability to provide instructional materials and support to students, faculty, and staff. However, the educational paradigm of academic librarianship has shifted as higher education has evolved throughout the twentieth century. Previously long-established pedagogies have become insufficient in the face of changing technologies and educational expectations (Llewellyn, 2019). Institutions of higher education across the globe have shifted toward a more user/student-oriented model, and academic librarianship has had to adjust its roles accordingly. Being responsive to student information needs by offering new services and collaborations across campus has become a regular aspect of modern academic librarianship (Llewellyn, 2019). The purpose of this study is to assess the publication of articles in library and information science (LIS) scholarly journals that discuss mental health and well-being in academic libraries and to determine the extent to which such publications have changed in the 30 years between 1994 and 2024

Bibliometric Study and Visualization Analysis of Domestic and International Information Literacy Research in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

This study employs bibliometric and visualization analysis to investigate the landscape of information literacy research in the era of artificial intelligence (AI), comparing trends and characteristics across domestic and international contexts. Utilizing data from the Web of Science and CNKI databases, the analysis reveals a consistent upward trajectory in research output for both domains, with notable peaks reflecting technological advancements and policy initiatives. The research themes demonstrate a shift from early focuses on information retrieval and knowledge organization to more recent explorations of AI literacy, social media, and user engagement. International research highlights interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly between library science, computer science, and education. In contrast, domestic research emphasizes the integration of AI technologies within library automation, information service innovation, and smart library development. Author and institutional collaboration networks reveal a preference for university-based partnerships, with international collaborations extending across diverse disciplinary backgrounds. While both domains exhibit similar trends in collaboration patterns, the absence of certain high-publishing countries from international collaboration networks warrants further investigation. Research hotspots reflect the growing influence of AI on information literacy, with international research exploring fear appeals, social media, and deep learning, while domestic research focuses on deep learning applications, smart libraries, and bibliometrics

75 Years Smart Library Research on Scopus Database: A Bibliometric Analysis and Information Mapping

Abstract Background: Library employs advanced technology to facilitate digital access and offer smart services. Despite numerous benefits, different issues arise with the implementation of smart library, such as limited accessibility and technological challenges. Purpose: This research aimed to analyze the mapping trends and accessibility challenges in smart library implementation. Method: A quantitative paradigm was used with a bibliometric method and the results were collected, summarized, and analyzed using the keyword from the Scopus database, focusing on titles without restricting the publication year. In addition, data were analyzed and mapped using VOSviewer. Result: The information that describes the research findings. A total of 347 articles were found in the Scopus database and 260 were identified after analyzing for high relevance. Meanwhile, the number of publications increased significantly in 2018, with continued growth through 2021 and 2022. The peak research activity occurred in 2021 and 2022, with 61 and 58 publications, respectively. Conclusion: The most frequently occurring keywords included book, internet, Internet of Things (IoT), university library, library service, transformation, academic library, RFID, smart service, and public library. In this context, research in the field was related to information technology, services, and transformation into smarter and more efficient library. &nbsp

Unveiling Research Trends in Good Governance

Background: The provision of public services by governmental entities embodies their dedication to enhancing societal well-being. The manifestation of superior and high-caliber public services serves as an inherent manifestation of effective governance. Nonetheless, there persists a deficiency in comprehensive comprehension regarding the intricacies of sound governance practices. Purpose: The objective of this study was to ascertain the prevailing research patterns within the domain of good governance. Method: To bridge this scholarly void, the investigation adopted a quantitative research paradigm incorporating a bibliometric framework to discern the trajectory of developments in the realm of good governance. Employing a purposive sampling technique, data collection centered on article documents pertaining to the specified timeframe of 2012 to 2022, encompassing works containing the designated keywords "good governance" and published in the English language. Result: The Scopus database showed 7772 scientific publications related to "good governance," which were narrowed down to 658 documents based on the above criteria. The number of publications increased significantly from 2018 to 2020, with the highest trends occurring in 2020 with 99 papers published. Furthermore, the 12837 keywords were grouped into six clusters, with 434 interconnected keywords. Conclusion: The Scopus database exhibited a total of 7772 scientific publications encompassing the subject of "good governance," from which a refined selection of 658 documents was extracted in accordance with the aforementioned criteria. Notably, there was a substantial surge in the number of publications observed between 2018 and 2020, with the apex of this upward trend manifesting in 2020, accounting for a noteworthy 99 papers published. Additionally, the extensive collection of 12837 keywords underwent a rigorous analysis resulting in the identification of six distinct clusters, comprised of 434 interconnected keywords. Keywords: Co-word Analysis; Bibliometric; Good Governance; Scopus   Abstrak Latar Belakang: Pelayanan publik yang diberikan oleh pemerintah kepada masyarakat merupakan suatu bentuk komitmen pemerintah dalam upaya menyejahterakan masyarakat. Pelayanan publik yang baik dan berkualitas merupakan salah satu bentuk nyata dari good governance. Namun perkembangan mengenai good governance belum diketahui secara rinci. Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tren penelitian di bidang good governance. Metode: Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah paradigma kuantitatif dengan pendekatan bibliometrik. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan purposive sampling dengan batasan tahun 2012-2022, tipe dokumen artikel, kata kunci good governance, dan bahasa yang digunakan bahasa Inggris. Hasil: Publikasi ilmiah dengan subjek “good governance” pada pangkalan database scopus sebanyak 7772 dokumen. Setelah dibatasi, ditemukan 658 dokumen. Publikasi meningkat signifikan di tahun 2018-2020. Tren tertinggi terjadi pada tahun 2020 dengan jumlah publikasi sebanyak 99 dokumen. Terdapat 12837 kata kunci, 434 di antaranya saling berhubungan dan dikelompokkan dalam 6 kluster. Kesimpulan: Terdapat 31 kata kunci yang menjadi tren dengan nilai occurrence minimal 50, di antaranya adalah country, principle, relationship, effect, quality, indicator, democracy, stakeholder, economy, rule, structure, variable, information, leadership, program, city, africa, index, control, period, actor, sustainable development, condition, project, economic growth, trust, growth, malaysia, offical, criterium, dan member. Kata kunci tersebut menjadi tren disebabkan beberapa faktor, yaitu perkembangan dunia global, tren global mengenai isu-isu sosial, penekanan pada kualitas dan dampak, penekanan multi-disiplin, perkembangan teknologi informasi, serta perkembangan berkelanjutan, keberlanjutan ekonomi dan lingkungan Kata kunci: Analisis Kata Kunci; Bibliometrik; Good Governance; Scopu

Look Who\u27s Talking: Exploring the DEI STEM Librarianship Conversation

Librarian research on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in its various iterations dates back over a decade; however, in the context of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) librarianship this work still seems very limited. We collect and analyze papers published in STEM library and information science journals over the past 10 years to better understand the nature of this work. In our research we consider the content of existing conversations, what is missing from this discourse, and areas for further research

Big data-driven investigation into the maturity of library research data services (RDS)

Research data management (RDM) poses a significant challenge for academic organizations. The creation of library research data services (RDS) requires assessment of their maturity, i.e., the primary objective of this study. Its authors have set out to probe the nationwide level of library RDS maturity, based on the RDS maturity model, as proposed by Cox et al. (2019), while making use of natural language processing (NLP) tools, typical for big data analysis. The secondary objective consisted in determining the actual suitability of the above-referenced tools for this particular type of assessment. Web scraping, based on 72 keywords, and completed twice, allowed the authors to select from the list of 320 libraries that run RDS, i.e., 38 (2021) and 42 (2022), respectively. The content of the websites run by the academic libraries offering a scope of RDM services was then appraised in some depth. The findings allowed the authors to identify the geographical distribution of RDS (academic centers of various sizes), a scope of activities undertaken in the area of research data (divided into three clusters, i.e., compliance, stewardship, and transformation), and overall potential for their prospective enhancement. Although the present study was carried within a single country only (Poland), its protocol may easily be adapted for use in any other countries, with a view to making a viable comparison of pertinent findings