Use of bibliometrics in LIS research

Khalid Mahmood

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Library and Information Science (LIS) literature mirrors the development of the LIS profession, which needs to be analyzed for growth of the profession and to overcome its weaknesses.Bibliometric methods have been widely used in LIS research for analysis of literature.This study aims to review use of bibliometrics in LIS research.It concludes that bibliometrics has been found to be very useful in solving diverse issues.However, its application to LIS literature is not very common in Pakistan and this area of research needs attention.It recommends provision of better access to literature, comprehensive bibliographical control and sharing of best practices to enhance the use of bibliometrics in LIS research.

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