An Analytical Study of Library & Information Sciences Journals Published in Pakistan

Authors

Abid Hussain Mr, PhD Student at Department of Library and Information Science, Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, PakistanFollow
Dr. Saeed Ullah Jan, Assistant Professor, Khushal Khan Khattak University Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, PakistanFollow

Date of this Version

9-1-2021

Abstract

This descriptive study was conducted in Pakistan in February 2021. The main objective was to identify and discuss the various aspects of the research journals of Library & Information Sciences (LIS) published form Pakistan till date. Documentary analysis was made for acquiring the basic and desired information about these journals. The scrutiny of the available record revealed that seven LIS journals are being published in Pakistan. Out of seven, three were Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognized. Two LIS journals are charging publication fee from authors. Five journals were started publishing in last decade by LIS schools or organizations working for LIS professionals in Pakistan. Amazing is to note that none of the Journals has Impact Factor and the oldest journal Pakistan Library Information Science Journal (PLISJ) has been de recognized after journey of 52 years. The LIS community of Pakistan needs to improve the quality of research journals to meet the international standards in the field of Library & Information Studies.