About JLIS
Journal of Library & Information Science (JLIS)
Published by: Department of Library and Information Science, University of Delhi
ISSN: 0970-714 X
Frequency: Half-Yearly (a peer-reviewed open-access journal, effective from Vol. 50, 2025)
🌟 JLIS: 50 Years of Knowledge, Innovation, and Impact🌟
The Department of Library and Information Science, University of Delhi, proudly presents the Journal of Library and Information Science (JLIS). This distinguished publication has been shaping thought and scholarship since 1976.
Founded to serve as a dynamic forum for new ideas, research, and knowledge-sharing in the fast-growing field of Library and Information Science, JLIS has grown into one of the most respected journals in the discipline. Over the decades, it has earned a national and international reputation, being indexed in leading sources such as Library and Information Science Abstracts (LISA) and the Library Literary Index, and listed in key national and international directories.
📖 A Legacy of Impact
JLIS has brought together scholars, practitioners, and thought leaders for nearly five decades, fostering dialogue on the challenges and opportunities in developing libraries and information centres. The journal has become a trusted voice in the academic community with its rigorous editorial standards.
🚀 A Bold New Chapter
As JLIS celebrates 50 years in 2025, the journal is entering a transformative phase. It is now published as a peer-reviewed open-access journal effective from volume 50 (2025), ensuring wider accessibility and global reach. A newly expanded Editorial Advisory Board, featuring renowned experts from India and abroad, will guide its future, keeping the journal at the forefront of research and innovation.
✨ JLIS continues to inspire, connect, and shape the future of Library and Information Science, honouring its legacy while embracing new horizons.
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