Aim

The International Research Journal of Library and Information Sciences (IRJLIS) is dedicated to advancing knowledge and professional practice in the field of library and information sciences. The journal aims to provide a global platform for researchers, librarians, academicians, information professionals, and policymakers to share original research, critical reviews, and best practices that contribute to the development of information management, digital access, and knowledge organization. IRJLIS promotes scholarly dialogue, technological innovation, and evidence-based research that enhance the role of libraries and information systems in academic, public, and institutional settings.

Scope

IRJLIS publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed articles covering a broad range of topics within the domain of library and information sciences, including but not limited to:

Library Science and Practice

• Library management, administration, and policy

• Collection development and resource sharing

• Public, academic, special, and digital libraries

• Library services for diverse and marginalized communities

Information Organization and Retrieval

• Cataloguing, classification, and metadata standards

• Indexing, thesauri, and ontologies

• Information architecture and digital curation

• Semantic web technologies and linked data

Information Technology and Digital Innovations

• Digital libraries, repositories, and archives

• Open access publishing and scholarly communication

• Library automation and integrated library systems (ILS)

• Artificial intelligence, big data, and blockchain in libraries

Information Literacy and User Studies

• User behavior, needs, and satisfaction analysis

• Information literacy instruction and training

• Information-seeking behavior in digital environments

• Digital inclusion and community outreach

Knowledge Management and Information Policy

• Knowledge sharing, creation, and retention

• Institutional knowledge systems and e-governance

• Copyright, licensing, and intellectual property

• Information ethics and privacy

Preservation and Conservation

• Digitization and digital preservation

• Archival science and records management

• Conservation of rare books and manuscripts

IRJLIS encourages interdisciplinary research that connects library science with education, information technology, communication, and social sciences. The journal employs a double-blind peer review process to maintain academic rigor and publishes open access content to support global knowledge dissemination.