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Journal of Advances in Library & Information Science

A Quarterly Peer-Reviewed International Open Access Research Publication • ISSN 2277-2219

Current Issue: Volume XV – Issue No. 4

October – December 2026 • ISSN 2277-2219 • Peer-Reviewed • Open Access

Quarterly Release

Table of Contents

Journal of Advances in Library and Information Science

Pages 413 – 481 Total 8 Peer-Reviewed Papers
PAPER #1 pp. 413-420

Research Output on Big Data: A Scientometric Analysis Using SCOPUS 2001 – 2025

S. Valampuri Moorthy and S.S. Devika

This paper analyzes the research output on Big Data through scientometric methods using SCOPUS data spanning 2001 to 2025, charting key growth patterns, citations, and collaboration indices.

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PAPER #2 pp. 421-428

Role of Gamification in Improving User Engagement and Interaction Within Libraries

Pooja Bagewadi, Kempegouda Parameshwar Shivling, Kiran Ranavagol S, Somanagouda Shankargouda Patil and Mohanakumara C B

A comprehensive study evaluating the impact and user experience of gamified services, challenges, and leaderboards on academic library engagement.

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PAPER #3 pp. 429-434

Koha, SOUL and LIBSYS: A Descriptive Comparative Analysis of Features, Architecture and Suitability

Danish Rashid Shah, Ashaq Hussain Dar and Rakesh Kumar

An in-depth comparative investigation into Koha, SOUL, and LIBSYS library management software architectures, modular capacities, and institutional suitability.

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PAPER #4 pp. 435-441

Impact of Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Digital Library Services on Research and Academic Productivity

Nidhin Lal M L and S. S Devika

Examines AI integration in discovery systems, metadata generation, automated reference handling, and their measured contribution to academic research productivity.

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PAPER #5 pp. 442-453

Information Literacy Skills and Competencies of Faculty Members of Engineering Colleges in Bengaluru City: A Study

Girijamba B M and Mallinath Kumbar

Investigates information literacy proficiencies, e-resource utilization, and digital searching efficacy among engineering faculties in Bengaluru.

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PAPER #6 pp. 454-462

Freezing Technique as a Non-Chemical Preservation and Conservation Method: A Study from NLIK

Sadhana Goswami and Zabeen Ahmed

Evaluates temperature-controlled freezing techniques as eco-friendly, non-chemical pest and mold eradication methods in heritage library preservation.

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PAPER #7 pp. 463-469

Information literacy skills and competency among the users of agricultural university libraries in Karnataka

S R Muralidharan and P. Dharani Kumar

Assesses the information retrieval habits and electronic journal awareness among scholars and faculties across agricultural universities in Karnataka.

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PAPER #8 pp. 470-481

Three Decades of Climate Change Research in Sri Lanka: A Scientometric Analysis (1996–2026)

S. Vijayaluxmy and S. Raja

Presents a 30-year longitudinal scientometric review of Sri Lankan climate science research output, cross-border research partnerships, and policy citations.

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