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Top Journals in Library and Information Sciences

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Library And Information Sciences, which you can always refer to and cite while writing your thesis and research papers. You can also submit your research paper in these journals to show the standard and worthiness of your work. This list is ordered by Scopus ranking. Subject category Library and Information Sciences falls under area Social Sciences.

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


1. International Journal of Information Management


International Journal of Information Management is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Information Systems and Management (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Management Information Systems (Q1); Marketing (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of International Journal of Information Management is 194. ISSN of this journal is/are 2684012.

Impact Score: 33.30 h-Index: 196 SJR: 6.26 Overall Ranking: 194



2. Information Systems Research


Information Systems Research is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Information Systems and Management (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Management Information Systems (Q1). It is published by INFORMS Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences. The overall rank of Information Systems Research is 304. ISSN of this journal is/are 15265536, 10477047.

Impact Score: 7.95 h-Index: 192 SJR: 4.85 Overall Ranking: 304


3. European Journal of Information Systems


European Journal of Information Systems is a journal covering the categories related to Information Systems (Q1); Information Systems and Management (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Management Information Systems (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of European Journal of Information Systems is 551. ISSN of this journal is/are 0960085X, 14769344.

Impact Score: 12.44 h-Index: 139 SJR: 3.459 Overall Ranking: 551


4. Government Information Quarterly


Government Information Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to E-learning (Q1); Law (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Government Information Quarterly is 783. ISSN of this journal is/are 0740624X.

Impact Score: 13.23 h-Index: 144 SJR: 2.861 Overall Ranking: 783


5. International Journal of Information Management Data Insights


International Journal of Information Management Data Insights is a journal covering the categories related to Artificial Intelligence (Q1); Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Information Systems and Management (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Management Information Systems (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of International Journal of Information Management Data Insights is 1105. ISSN of this journal is/are 26670968.

Impact Score: 15.11 h-Index: 48 SJR: 2.302 Overall Ranking: 1105



6. Big Data and Society


Big Data and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Information Systems and Management (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Big Data and Society is 1193. ISSN of this journal is/are 20539517.

Impact Score: 6.23 h-Index: 78 SJR: 2.207 Overall Ranking: 1193


7. Journal of Information Technology


Journal of Information Technology is a journal covering the categories related to Information Systems (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Strategy and Management (Q1). It is published by Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Information Technology is 1207. ISSN of this journal is/are 14664437, 02683962.

Impact Score: 8.56 h-Index: 96 SJR: 2.192 Overall Ranking: 1207


8. Information Processing and Management


Information Processing and Management is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Management Science and Operations Research (Q1); Media Technology (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Information Processing and Management is 1356. ISSN of this journal is/are 18735371, 03064573.

Impact Score: 9.88 h-Index: 137 SJR: 2.062 Overall Ranking: 1356


9. Information Communication and Society


Information Communication and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Information Communication and Society is 1401. ISSN of this journal is/are 1369118X.

Impact Score: 6.39 h-Index: 125 SJR: 2.026 Overall Ranking: 1401



10. Scientific data


Scientific data is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Education (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Statistics and Probability (Q1); Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty (Q1). It is published by Nature Research. The overall rank of Scientific data is 1639. ISSN of this journal is/are 20524463.

Impact Score: 6.92 h-Index: 142 SJR: 1.867 Overall Ranking: 1639


11. Information and Organization


Information and Organization is a journal covering the categories related to Information Systems (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Management Information Systems (Q1); Management of Technology and Innovation (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Information and Organization is 1734. ISSN of this journal is/are 14717727.

Impact Score: 6.38 h-Index: 79 SJR: 1.803 Overall Ranking: 1734


12. Telecommunications Policy


Telecommunications Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q1); Human Factors and Ergonomics (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Management Information Systems (Q1); Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Telecommunications Policy is 1849. ISSN of this journal is/are 3085961.

Impact Score: 7.59 h-Index: 93 SJR: 1.728 Overall Ranking: 1849


13. Journal of Enterprise Information Management


Journal of Enterprise Information Management is a journal covering the categories related to Decision Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Management of Technology and Innovation (Q1). It is published by Emerald Publishing. The overall rank of Journal of Enterprise Information Management is 1974. ISSN of this journal is/are 17410398.

Impact Score: 10.24 h-Index: 89 SJR: 1.675 Overall Ranking: 1974



14. Education and Information Technologies


Education and Information Technologies is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); E-learning (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1). It is published by Kluwer Academic Publishers. The overall rank of Education and Information Technologies is 2023. ISSN of this journal is/are 13602357.

Impact Score: 8.99 h-Index: 97 SJR: 1.654 Overall Ranking: 2023


15. Journal of Cheminformatics


Journal of Cheminformatics is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Physical and Theoretical Chemistry (Q1). It is published by BioMed Central Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Cheminformatics is 2203. ISSN of this journal is/are 17582946.

Impact Score: 5.51 h-Index: 92 SJR: 1.57 Overall Ranking: 2203


16. Information Technology and People


Information Technology and People is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Information Technology and People is 2210. ISSN of this journal is/are 9593845.

Impact Score: 8.20 h-Index: 83 SJR: 1.567 Overall Ranking: 2210


17. International Journal of Geographical Information Science


International Journal of Geographical Information Science is a journal covering the categories related to Geography, Planning and Development (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of International Journal of Geographical Information Science is 2379. ISSN of this journal is/are 13658816, 13658824.

Impact Score: 5.87 h-Index: 141 SJR: 1.502 Overall Ranking: 2379


18. Quantitative Science Studies


Quantitative Science Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Analysis (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Numerical Analysis (Q1). It is published by . The overall rank of Quantitative Science Studies is 2430. ISSN of this journal is/are 26413337.

Impact Score: 4.05 h-Index: 30 SJR: 1.486 Overall Ranking: 2430


19. Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling


Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling is a journal covering the categories related to Chemical Engineering (miscellaneous) (Q1); Chemistry (miscellaneous) (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1). It is published by American Chemical Society. The overall rank of Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling is 2494. ISSN of this journal is/are 1549960X, 15499596.

Impact Score: 5.45 h-Index: 205 SJR: 1.467 Overall Ranking: 2494


20. IEEE Transactions on Information Theory


IEEE Transactions on Information Theory is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1). It is published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. The overall rank of IEEE Transactions on Information Theory is 2501. ISSN of this journal is/are 00189448, 15579654.

Impact Score: 3.24 h-Index: 304 SJR: 1.464 Overall Ranking: 2501


21. Social Science Computer Review


Social Science Computer Review is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Law (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Social Science Computer Review is 2795. ISSN of this journal is/are 15528286, 08944393.

Impact Score: 5.50 h-Index: 96 SJR: 1.374 Overall Ranking: 2795


22. Information Systems Management


Information Systems Management is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Information Systems Management is 2877. ISSN of this journal is/are 10580530.

Impact Score: 7.15 h-Index: 72 SJR: 1.352 Overall Ranking: 2877


23. Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA


Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA is a journal covering the categories related to Health Informatics (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Medical Library Association. The overall rank of Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA is 2900. ISSN of this journal is/are 15365050, 15589439.

Impact Score: 4.75 h-Index: 76 SJR: 1.348 Overall Ranking: 2900


24. Journal of Informetrics


Journal of Informetrics is a journal covering the categories related to Applied Mathematics (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Management Science and Operations Research (Q1); Modeling and Simulation (Q1); Statistics and Probability (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Journal of Informetrics is 3007. ISSN of this journal is/are 18755879, 17511577.

Impact Score: 4.42 h-Index: 99 SJR: 1.321 Overall Ranking: 3007


25. Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology


Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Networks and Communications (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Information Systems and Management (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology is 3337. ISSN of this journal is/are 23301643, 23301635.

Impact Score: 5.67 h-Index: 174 SJR: 1.245 Overall Ranking: 3337


26. Library Hi Tech News


Library Hi Tech News is a journal covering the categories related to Information Systems (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Library Hi Tech News is 3372. ISSN of this journal is/are 7419058.

Impact Score: 7.96 h-Index: 28 SJR: 1.239 Overall Ranking: 3372


27. Publications


Publications is a journal covering the categories related to Business and International Management (Q1); Communication (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Media Technology (Q1). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of Publications is 3749. ISSN of this journal is/are 23046775.

Impact Score: 3.14 h-Index: 30 SJR: 1.165 Overall Ranking: 3749


28. Scientometrics


Scientometrics is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Akademiai Kiado. The overall rank of Scientometrics is 3824. ISSN of this journal is/are 15882861, 01389130.

Impact Score: 3.89 h-Index: 154 SJR: 1.152 Overall Ranking: 3824


29. Library Hi Tech


Library Hi Tech is a journal covering the categories related to Information Systems (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Library Hi Tech is 3832. ISSN of this journal is/are 7378831.

Impact Score: 7.68 h-Index: 55 SJR: 1.15 Overall Ranking: 3832


30. Ethics and Information Technology


Ethics and Information Technology is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Ethics and Information Technology is 4086. ISSN of this journal is/are 13881957.

Impact Score: 5.43 h-Index: 79 SJR: 1.107 Overall Ranking: 4086


31. Online Information Review


Online Information Review is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q1); Information Systems (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Online Information Review is 4632. ISSN of this journal is/are 14684527, 14684535.

Impact Score: 5.42 h-Index: 78 SJR: 1.025 Overall Ranking: 4632


32. Journal of Academic Librarianship


Journal of Academic Librarianship is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Journal of Academic Librarianship is 5031. ISSN of this journal is/are 991333.

Impact Score: 3.35 h-Index: 72 SJR: 0.975 Overall Ranking: 5031


33. Journal of Health Communication


Journal of Health Communication is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Health (social science) (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Health Communication is 5033. ISSN of this journal is/are 10810730, 10870415.

Impact Score: 2.60 h-Index: 113 SJR: 0.975 Overall Ranking: 5033


34. Journal of Web Librarianship


Journal of Web Librarianship is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Web Librarianship is 5822. ISSN of this journal is/are 19322909, 19322917.

Impact Score: 3.43 h-Index: 23 SJR: 0.887 Overall Ranking: 5822


35. International Journal of Multimedia Information Retrieval


International Journal of Multimedia Information Retrieval is a journal covering the categories related to Information Systems (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Media Technology (Q1). It is published by Springer London. The overall rank of International Journal of Multimedia Information Retrieval is 5865. ISSN of this journal is/are 21926611, 2192662X.

Impact Score: 6.06 h-Index: 33 SJR: 0.882 Overall Ranking: 5865


36. Journal of Open Research Software


Journal of Open Research Software is a journal covering the categories related to Information Systems (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Software (Q2). It is published by Ubiquity Press. The overall rank of Journal of Open Research Software is 5945. ISSN of this journal is/are 20499647.

Impact Score: 1.12 h-Index: 17 SJR: 0.875 Overall Ranking: 5945


37. New Review of Academic Librarianship


New Review of Academic Librarianship is a journal covering the categories related to E-learning (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of New Review of Academic Librarianship is 6085. ISSN of this journal is/are 13614533, 17407834.

Impact Score: 3.07 h-Index: 28 SJR: 0.862 Overall Ranking: 6085


38. Bottom Line


Bottom Line is a journal covering the categories related to Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Bottom Line is 6091. ISSN of this journal is/are 0888045X.

Impact Score: 8.55 h-Index: 28 SJR: 0.861 Overall Ranking: 6091


39. Research Evaluation


Research Evaluation is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Research Evaluation is 6347. ISSN of this journal is/are 09582029, 14715449.

Impact Score: 2.22 h-Index: 65 SJR: 0.837 Overall Ranking: 6347


40. College and Research Libraries


College and Research Libraries is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1). It is published by Association of College and Research Libraries. The overall rank of College and Research Libraries is 6457. ISSN of this journal is/are 00100870, 21506701.

Impact Score: 1.70 h-Index: 62 SJR: 0.827 Overall Ranking: 6457


41. Knowledge Management Research and Practice


Knowledge Management Research and Practice is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Business and International Management (Q2); Management Information Systems (Q2); Management of Technology and Innovation (Q2); Management Science and Operations Research (Q2); Strategy and Management (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Knowledge Management Research and Practice is 6529. ISSN of this journal is/are 14778238, 14778246.

Impact Score: 6.01 h-Index: 56 SJR: 0.822 Overall Ranking: 6529


42. Health Information and Libraries Journal


Health Information and Libraries Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Health Informatics (Q2); Health Information Management (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Health Information and Libraries Journal is 6893. ISSN of this journal is/are 14711842, 14711834.

Impact Score: 1.99 h-Index: 53 SJR: 0.79 Overall Ranking: 6893


43. Internet Reference Services Quarterly


Internet Reference Services Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); E-learning (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Internet Reference Services Quarterly is 6895. ISSN of this journal is/are 15404749, 10875301.

Impact Score: 5.03 h-Index: 23 SJR: 0.79 Overall Ranking: 6895


44. Journal of Documentation


Journal of Documentation is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Information Systems (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Documentation is 6933. ISSN of this journal is/are 220418.

Impact Score: 3.33 h-Index: 77 SJR: 0.787 Overall Ranking: 6933


45. Learned Publishing


Learned Publishing is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Learned Publishing is 7192. ISSN of this journal is/are 09531513, 17414857.

Impact Score: 2.35 h-Index: 47 SJR: 0.765 Overall Ranking: 7192


46. Journal of Decision Systems


Journal of Decision Systems is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Management Information Systems (Q2); Software (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Decision Systems is 7246. ISSN of this journal is/are 21167052, 12460125.

Impact Score: 4.17 h-Index: 37 SJR: 0.761 Overall Ranking: 7246


47. Reference Services Review


Reference Services Review is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); E-learning (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Reference Services Review is 7685. ISSN of this journal is/are 907324.

Impact Score: 1.71 h-Index: 45 SJR: 0.73 Overall Ranking: 7685


48. VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems


VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Computer Networks and Communications (Q2); Computer Science Applications (Q2); Information Systems (Q2); Management of Technology and Innovation (Q2). It is published by Emerald Publishing. The overall rank of VINE Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Systems is 7702. ISSN of this journal is/are 20595905, 20595891.

Impact Score: 5.29 h-Index: 43 SJR: 0.729 Overall Ranking: 7702


49. Library Quarterly


Library Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1). It is published by University of Chicago Press. The overall rank of Library Quarterly is 7783. ISSN of this journal is/are 00242519, 1549652X.

Impact Score: 1.90 h-Index: 47 SJR: 0.723 Overall Ranking: 7783


50. Library and Information Science Research


Library and Information Science Research is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Information Systems (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Library and Information Science Research is 7815. ISSN of this journal is/are 7408188.

Impact Score: 3.05 h-Index: 70 SJR: 0.721 Overall Ranking: 7815


51. Profesional de la Informacion


Profesional de la Informacion is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q1); Cultural Studies (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Information Systems (Q2). It is published by El Profesional de la Informacion. The overall rank of Profesional de la Informacion is 7846. ISSN of this journal is/are 16992407, 13866710.

Impact Score: 3.44 h-Index: 50 SJR: 0.719 Overall Ranking: 7846


52. Aslib Journal of Information Management


Aslib Journal of Information Management is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Information Systems (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Aslib Journal of Information Management is 7940. ISSN of this journal is/are 20503806, 20503814.

Impact Score: 4.71 h-Index: 54 SJR: 0.711 Overall Ranking: 7940


53. Journal of Classification


Journal of Classification is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Mathematics (miscellaneous) (Q1); Psychology (miscellaneous) (Q2); Statistics, Probability and Uncertainty (Q2). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Journal of Classification is 7956. ISSN of this journal is/are 01764268, 14321343.

Impact Score: 2.18 h-Index: 49 SJR: 0.71 Overall Ranking: 7956


54. Communications in Information Literacy


Communications in Information Literacy is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Education (Q2); E-learning (Q2). It is published by Communications in Information Literacy. The overall rank of Communications in Information Literacy is 8145. ISSN of this journal is/are 19335954.

Impact Score: 1.45 h-Index: 25 SJR: 0.697 Overall Ranking: 8145


55. Information and Learning Science


Information and Learning Science is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Computer Science Applications (Q2); Education (Q2). It is published by Emerald Publishing. The overall rank of Information and Learning Science is 8297. ISSN of this journal is/are 23985356, 23985348.

Impact Score: 3.00 h-Index: 41 SJR: 0.686 Overall Ranking: 8297


56. Public Library Quarterly


Public Library Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Public Library Quarterly is 8398. ISSN of this journal is/are 01616846, 15411540.

Impact Score: 2.22 h-Index: 24 SJR: 0.68 Overall Ranking: 8398


57. Archival Science


Archival Science is a journal covering the categories related to History (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q1). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Archival Science is 8525. ISSN of this journal is/are 13890166.

Impact Score: 2.84 h-Index: 44 SJR: 0.671 Overall Ranking: 8525


58. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science


Journal of Librarianship and Information Science is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Librarianship and Information Science is 8609. ISSN of this journal is/are 09610006, 17416477.

Impact Score: 2.95 h-Index: 41 SJR: 0.665 Overall Ranking: 8609


59. Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association


Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association is 9022. ISSN of this journal is/are 24750158, 24750166.

Impact Score: 2.78 h-Index: 27 SJR: 0.64 Overall Ranking: 9022


60. Accountability in Research


Accountability in Research is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Education (Q2); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Accountability in Research is 9064. ISSN of this journal is/are 15455815, 08989621.

Impact Score: 3.10 h-Index: 40 SJR: 0.636 Overall Ranking: 9064


61. Journal of Information Science


Journal of Information Science is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Information Systems (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Information Science is 9191. ISSN of this journal is/are 01655515, 17416485.

Impact Score: 3.39 h-Index: 81 SJR: 0.629 Overall Ranking: 9191


62. Portal


Portal is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Development (Q2). It is published by Johns Hopkins University Press. The overall rank of Portal is 9297. ISSN of this journal is/are 15307131, 15312542.

Impact Score: 1.16 h-Index: 45 SJR: 0.623 Overall Ranking: 9297


63. Journal of Information Literacy


Journal of Information Literacy is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Education (Q2); E-learning (Q2). It is published by CILIP Information Literacy Group. The overall rank of Journal of Information Literacy is 9893. ISSN of this journal is/are 17505968.

Impact Score: 1.51 h-Index: 17 SJR: 0.587 Overall Ranking: 9893


64. Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics


Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Frontiers Media SA. The overall rank of Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics is 10071. ISSN of this journal is/are 25040537.

Impact Score: 1.44 h-Index: 25 SJR: 0.576 Overall Ranking: 10071


65. Social Science Information


Social Science Information is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Social Science Information is 10105. ISSN of this journal is/are 05390184, 14617412.

Impact Score: 1.36 h-Index: 48 SJR: 0.575 Overall Ranking: 10105


66. Journal of Library Administration


Journal of Library Administration is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Journal of Library Administration is 10124. ISSN of this journal is/are 1930826.

Impact Score: 1.29 h-Index: 35 SJR: 0.574 Overall Ranking: 10124


67. Library Resources and Technical Services


Library Resources and Technical Services is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Information Systems (Q2). It is published by American Library Association. The overall rank of Library Resources and Technical Services is 10280. ISSN of this journal is/are 242527.

Impact Score: 0.90 h-Index: 26 SJR: 0.566 Overall Ranking: 10280


68. Transactions of the International Society for Music Information Retrieval


Transactions of the International Society for Music Information Retrieval is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Linguistics and Language (Q1); Museology (Q1); Music (Q1); Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Q2). It is published by Ubiquity Press. The overall rank of Transactions of the International Society for Music Information Retrieval is 10404. ISSN of this journal is/are 25143298.

Impact Score: 2.93 h-Index: 18 SJR: 0.56 Overall Ranking: 10404


69. Information Technology and Libraries


Information Technology and Libraries is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Information Systems (Q2). It is published by American Library Association. The overall rank of Information Technology and Libraries is 10414. ISSN of this journal is/are 07309295, 21635226.

Impact Score: 1.23 h-Index: 41 SJR: 0.559 Overall Ranking: 10414


70. Journal of the Canadian Health Libraries Association


Journal of the Canadian Health Libraries Association is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Canadian Health Libraries Association. The overall rank of Journal of the Canadian Health Libraries Association is 10613. ISSN of this journal is/are 17086892.

Impact Score: 1.21 h-Index: 7 SJR: 0.548 Overall Ranking: 10613


71. Medical Reference Services Quarterly


Medical Reference Services Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1); Health Informatics (Q3). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Medical Reference Services Quarterly is 10615. ISSN of this journal is/are 02763869, 15409597.

Impact Score: 0.97 h-Index: 30 SJR: 0.548 Overall Ranking: 10615


72. IFLA Journal


IFLA Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of IFLA Journal is 10648. ISSN of this journal is/are 03400352, 17452651.

Impact Score: 2.08 h-Index: 29 SJR: 0.546 Overall Ranking: 10648


73. Computers in the Schools


Computers in the Schools is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Education (Q2); Library and Information Sciences (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Computers in the Schools is 10690. ISSN of this journal is/are 07380569, 15287033.

Impact Score: 2.49 h-Index: 39 SJR: 0.544 Overall Ranking: 10690


74. Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication


Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication is 10716. ISSN of this journal is/are 25149350, 25149342.

Impact Score: 3.61 h-Index: 42 SJR: 0.543 Overall Ranking: 10716


75. International Journal of Law and Information Technology


International Journal of Law and Information Technology is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Library and Information Sciences (Q2). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of International Journal of Law and Information Technology is 10752. ISSN of this journal is/are 09670769, 14643693.

Impact Score: 2.52 h-Index: 24 SJR: 0.541 Overall Ranking: 10752


76. Data Technologies and Applications


Data Technologies and Applications is a journal covering the categories related to Information Systems (Q2); Library and Information Sciences (Q2). It is published by Emerald Publishing. The overall rank of Data Technologies and Applications is 10766. ISSN of this journal is/are 25149288, 25149318.

Impact Score: 2.78 h-Index: 37 SJR: 0.54 Overall Ranking: 10766


77. Information Discovery and Delivery


Information Discovery and Delivery is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Library and Information Sciences (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Information Discovery and Delivery is 10771. ISSN of this journal is/are 23986247.

Impact Score: 5.18 h-Index: 27 SJR: 0.54 Overall Ranking: 10771


78. F1000Research


F1000Research is a journal covering the categories related to Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (miscellaneous) (Q2); Immunology and Microbiology (miscellaneous) (Q2); Library and Information Sciences (Q2); Medicine (miscellaneous) (Q2); Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (miscellaneous) (Q2); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by F1000 Research Ltd. The overall rank of F1000Research is 10817. ISSN of this journal is/are 20461402.

Impact Score: 1.39 h-Index: 119 SJR: 0.537 Overall Ranking: 10817


79. Information Development


Information Development is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Information Development is 10841. ISSN of this journal is/are 17416469, 02666669.

Impact Score: 3.28 h-Index: 43 SJR: 0.536 Overall Ranking: 10841


80. Personal and Ubiquitous Computing


Personal and Ubiquitous Computing is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science Applications (Q2); Hardware and Architecture (Q2); Library and Information Sciences (Q2); Management Science and Operations Research (Q2). It is published by Springer London. The overall rank of Personal and Ubiquitous Computing is 10864. ISSN of this journal is/are 16174909, 16174917.

Impact Score: 2.92 h-Index: 102 SJR: 0.535 Overall Ranking: 10864


81. Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication


Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q2); Library and Information Sciences (Q2). It is published by Iowa State University Digital Press. The overall rank of Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication is 11083. ISSN of this journal is/are 21623309.

Impact Score: 1.24 h-Index: 7 SJR: 0.524 Overall Ranking: 11083


82. Scholarly Assessment Reports


Scholarly Assessment Reports is a journal covering the categories related to Communication (Q2); Library and Information Sciences (Q2). It is published by Levy Library Press. The overall rank of Scholarly Assessment Reports is 11145. ISSN of this journal is/are 26895870.

Impact Score: 0.00 h-Index: 9 SJR: 0.522 Overall Ranking: 11145


83. Journal of Data and Information Science


Journal of Data and Information Science is a journal covering the categories related to Information Systems and Management (Q2); Library and Information Sciences (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by De Gruyter Open Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Data and Information Science is 11313. ISSN of this journal is/are 2096157X.

Impact Score: 1.90 h-Index: 20 SJR: 0.514 Overall Ranking: 11313


84. Cataloging and Classification Quarterly


Cataloging and Classification Quarterly is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Cataloging and Classification Quarterly is 11543. ISSN of this journal is/are 01639374, 0898008X.

Impact Score: 0.90 h-Index: 30 SJR: 0.502 Overall Ranking: 11543


85. Data and Information Management


Data and Information Management is a journal covering the categories related to Computer Science (miscellaneous) (Q2); Library and Information Sciences (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Data and Information Management is 11651. ISSN of this journal is/are 25439251.

Impact Score: 3.24 h-Index: 14 SJR: 0.497 Overall Ranking: 11651


86. Language Resources and Evaluation


Language Resources and Evaluation is a journal covering the categories related to Linguistics and Language (Q1); Education (Q2); Library and Information Sciences (Q2). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Language Resources and Evaluation is 12050. ISSN of this journal is/are 1574020X.

Impact Score: 4.08 h-Index: 65 SJR: 0.477 Overall Ranking: 12050


87. International Journal on Digital Libraries


International Journal on Digital Libraries is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q2). It is published by Springer Verlag. The overall rank of International Journal on Digital Libraries is 12134. ISSN of this journal is/are 14325012, 14321300.

Impact Score: 2.42 h-Index: 39 SJR: 0.473 Overall Ranking: 12134


88. Insights: the UKSG Journal


Insights: the UKSG Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q2). It is published by United Kingdom Serials Group. The overall rank of Insights: the UKSG Journal is 12202. ISSN of this journal is/are 20487754.

Impact Score: 1.03 h-Index: 19 SJR: 0.47 Overall Ranking: 12202


89. Digital Library Perspectives


Digital Library Perspectives is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q2); Information Systems (Q2); Library and Information Sciences (Q2). It is published by Emerald Publishing. The overall rank of Digital Library Perspectives is 12533. ISSN of this journal is/are 20595816, 20595824.

Impact Score: 1.79 h-Index: 28 SJR: 0.454 Overall Ranking: 12533


90. Journal of Library Science in China


Journal of Library Science in China is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q2). It is published by Editorial Office of Journal of Library Science in China. The overall rank of Journal of Library Science in China is 12592. ISSN of this journal is/are 10018867.

Impact Score: 1.11 h-Index: 10 SJR: 0.452 Overall Ranking: 12592


91. Discover Computing


Discover Computing is a journal covering the categories related to Information Systems (Q2); Library and Information Sciences (Q2). It is published by Springer Science and Business Media B.V.. The overall rank of Discover Computing is 12655. ISSN of this journal is/are 29482992.

Impact Score: 2.53 h-Index: 66 SJR: 0.449 Overall Ranking: 12655


92. Library Management


Library Management is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Library Management is 12670. ISSN of this journal is/are 1435124.

Impact Score: 1.87 h-Index: 41 SJR: 0.449 Overall Ranking: 12670


93. Reference Librarian


Reference Librarian is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Reference Librarian is 13026. ISSN of this journal is/are 2763877.

Impact Score: 1.81 h-Index: 27 SJR: 0.434 Overall Ranking: 13026


94. Science and Technology Libraries


Science and Technology Libraries is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Science and Technology Libraries is 13119. ISSN of this journal is/are 0194262X, 15411109.

Impact Score: 2.93 h-Index: 26 SJR: 0.43 Overall Ranking: 13119


95. School Library Research


School Library Research is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q2); Media Technology (Q2). It is published by American Association of School Librarians. The overall rank of School Library Research is 13366. ISSN of this journal is/are 21651019.

Impact Score: 0.83 h-Index: 19 SJR: 0.419 Overall Ranking: 13366


96. World Patent Information


World Patent Information is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q2); Bioengineering (Q3); Computer Science Applications (Q3); Energy Engineering and Power Technology (Q3); Fuel Technology (Q3); Process Chemistry and Technology (Q3); Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment (Q3). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of World Patent Information is 13391. ISSN of this journal is/are 1722190.

Impact Score: 2.35 h-Index: 40 SJR: 0.418 Overall Ranking: 13391


97. Electronic Library


Electronic Library is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q2); Computer Science Applications (Q3). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Electronic Library is 13501. ISSN of this journal is/are 2640473.

Impact Score: 2.67 h-Index: 49 SJR: 0.412 Overall Ranking: 13501


98. Data Intelligence


Data Intelligence is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q2); Artificial Intelligence (Q3); Computer Science Applications (Q3); Information Systems (Q3). It is published by Science Press. The overall rank of Data Intelligence is 13556. ISSN of this journal is/are 2641435X, 20967004.

Impact Score: 2.31 h-Index: 25 SJR: 0.41 Overall Ranking: 13556


99. Journal of Education for Library and Information Science


Journal of Education for Library and Information Science is a journal covering the categories related to Education (Q2); Library and Information Sciences (Q2). It is published by University of Toronto Press. The overall rank of Journal of Education for Library and Information Science is 13676. ISSN of this journal is/are 07485786, 23282967.

Impact Score: 1.30 h-Index: 13 SJR: 0.405 Overall Ranking: 13676


100. Collection Management


Collection Management is a journal covering the categories related to Library and Information Sciences (Q2); Strategy and Management (Q3). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Collection Management is 13707. ISSN of this journal is/are 01462679, 15452549.

Impact Score: 0.85 h-Index: 21 SJR: 0.403 Overall Ranking: 13707








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Library and Information Sciences or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.


Summary


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.


List of Top 5, 10, 50, 100 Journals in Library and Information Sciences


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.






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