About the Journal

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The RBU Journal of Library & Information science is a scholarly communication for education, research and development of the Library & Information science field. It is published annually. The first volume was published in 1997. It received ISSN (0972-2750) in the 5th volume in the year 2001. From 17th Volume published in the year 2015, the journal becomes peer-reviewed by eminent experts across the country. This journal WAS enlisted by UGC approved List of Journal in 2017, With Serial No. 351 and Journal NO. 45237.

Since 2019, this Journal Qualified as per analysis protocol as Group D Journal and listed under UGC CARE approved list of Journals (upto 25 February 2025).

Professor Pinakinath Mukhopadhyay was the Editor of Vol-1 to Vol 11

Shri Salil Chandra Khan was the Editor of Vol 12 to Vol. 14

Dr. Sudip Ranjan Hatua was the Editor since Vol 15 to Vol 25

Dr. Ziaur Rahman was the Editor of Vol 26

Dr. Sudip Ranjan Hatua is the Editor of Vol 27

Other Information:

Nature of Publication:     Only Hard Copy (Online full text will be available soon)

​Frequency                    :      Yearly

​Editor                           :  Dr. Sudip Ranjan Hatua, Professor, Department                

                                              of Library & Information Science, Rabindra Bharati University,

                                              Email: s.r.hatua@rbu.ac.in

Advisory Board​

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Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor

Rabindra Bharati University

Dean, Faculty of Arts

Rabindra Bharati University

Professor Devika P. Madalli (DRTC, ISI)

Director, INFLIBNET Centre, Infocity, Gandhinagar–382007, Gujarat, India
Email: director@inflibnet.ac.in

Dr. M. P. Satija

UGC Emeritus Fellow & Professor, Department of Library & Information Science
Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab, India
Email: satija_mp@yahoo.com

Dr. Aditya Tripathi

Professor, Department of Library & Information Science
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi–221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
Email: aditya@bhu.ac.in

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​Editorial Board (Vol 27)​

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• Dr. Margam Madhusudhan, Professor. Department of Library & Information Science, University of Delhi, Delhi–110007, India.Email: mmadhusudhan@libinfosci.du.ac.in  

• Prof. Chagari Sasikala. Honorary Professor. Department of Library & Information Science. Andhra University, India.Email: prof.csasikala@gmail.com

• Dr. Masoom Raza, Professor, Department of Library & Information Science. Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. Email: masoomr@yahoo.com

• Dr. Shakil Ahmad, Lecturer & Liaison Librarian, Directorate of Library Affairs Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Email: shahmad@iau.edu.sa

• Dr. Samir Kumar Jalal. Deputy Librarian. Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. Kharagpur–721302, West Bengal, India. Email: skjalal@library.iitkgp.ac.in

• Dr. Ziaur Rahman, Assistant Professor, and HOS, Department of Library and Information Science, Rabindra Bharati Univerisity; email: ziarbu@gmail.com

• Dr. Snigdha Naskar, Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Rabindra Bharati University; email: sn2086@gmail.com

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Submission and Publication Charges:

​The Journal claims absolutely  NO PROCESSING FEES  at any level as it is fully funded by   Rabindra Bharati University.               

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Publication Policy

Selection Criteria

Articles strictly concern with Library & Information Science and its allied domain are invited through the wide circulation of notification using print and online media and social media across the country generally in the month of July every year. A board of editors in different disciplines selects few suitable articles based on various criteria, such as subject depth, type of work, the methodology followed by the authors, citation and reference standards etc. Selected articles then send to various peers across the country by using a blind peer review process for quality judgment.  If reviewers recommend then we select the articles for publication.

The Reviewing Process

All selected manuscripts are subjected to peer-review by independent reviewers. Peer reviews are done by a double-blinding method where both the author and reviewer are unaware of each other. Final decision of accepting the article rests with the editor.

Final Selection

Verifying the Reviewer’s comment, finally, the editorial board will take the decision to publish the paper. As there is limited space once the paper selected may publish in the next volume subject to the availability of space.

The author will be informed if the paper is not selected for publication with the reviewer’s comments.

Submission Process

All manuscripts must be submitted in MS-Word format through e-mail in the following

email address- hod.rbu@rbu.ac.in

After the final selection of the article, the author has to send the corrected soft copy (through e-mail) with two hard copies (one side print) to the following address along with a DECLARATION stating its originality and not anywhere send for publication before.

Publishing Ethics

The publication of an article in this journal is a direct reflection of the author’s nascent micro thought of the subject domain. Therefore it is expected that quality of standard should maintain by the authors and the affiliated institutions that support them.

With the quality of thought, literature, the language it is very important and expected to agree upon standards of ethical behavior for all parties involved in the act of publishing: the author, the journal editor, the peer reviewer, the publisher.

Being our limited capacity we try our best to maintain the above-mentioned ethics before publishing any article in our Journal. We strongly try to avoid copyright violation, plagiarism and asked a declaration in this matter from our authors. We strongly follow and find the proper citation and acknowledgment in the manuscript if found cite any part of the articles.

No processing fees in any steps of the publication in RBU Journal of Library & Information Science have been charged from the Authors. All costs will be born by the Rabindra Bharati University.

We also follow a blind peer review process from very respected and learned professionals who have knowledge in the specific domain all over India. 

 

For authors

Authors should refrain from misrepresenting research results which could damage the trust in the journal.

• The manuscript should not be submitted to more than one journals at a time;

• The manuscript should not be published previously (partly or in full);

• No data or text  by others are presented  by the author as it’s own (‘plagiarism’);

• Proper acknowledgments to other works must be given;

• From all co-authors, as well as from the responsible authorities the proper consent should be received and submit along with manuscript;

 

For Editor

As an editor, we try to accept and maintain a high-quality research paper. We never bias with gender, religion, designation or affiliation.

Never disclose the identity of the author while sending the manuscript to peers for reviewing.

For Reviewer

Requested to examine thoroughly and help us to maintain the quality and standard of the paper;

Maintain the confidentiality of any information related to the paper;​

 

Where to Send your Article?

 

To,

Head (Editor)

Department. of Library and Information Science

Rabindra Bharati University

56A, B.T.Road

Kolkata-700050

Email: hod.lis@rbu.ac.in

 

Author’s Guide

How to Send an Article?

Submission Guidelines

The RBU Journal of Library and Information Science publishes original research findings, review articles, practice outcome and survey results, integrate and critically examine new information accumulated in recent years in a particular subject field and specifically the following categories in order to cater to the diverse needs of its readership.

1. Research papers may describe completed research efforts with results, analyses and implications to practitioners, and should not exceed 15-20 pages in length.

2. Practice papers may describe new industry practices, tools, and methodologies, with emphasis on practical issues, problems and solutions, and should not exceed 10-15 pages in length. Papers may also discuss the relevance of theory to practice and applications.

3. Current Trends papers will reflect new or current trends, thinking, perspectives and opinions in research and practice, and should not exceed 8-12 pages in length.

4. Review papers should give a critical and analytical perspective of related books, publications, methodologies, practices, tools or systems, and should not exceed 5-6 pages in length.

Manuscript Format:

File Format and Layout: The manuscript must be submitted as an MS Word document in a double-column format winin single line spacing.

Page Setup: A4 size, Portrait orientation, Mirror margins. Top: 3 cm; Bottom: 2 cm; Inside: 2.5 cm; Outside: 2 cm; Gutter: 0.5 cm.

Page Layout: Header: 1.7 cm with different odd/even headers; Footer: 1 cm; Section start: Continuous; Page alignment: Top.

Main Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt.

Heading Format: First-level heading: 14 pt, Bold. Second-level heading: 12 pt, Bold. Subsequent-level headings: 12 pt, Italic.

Preparation of the manuscript:

The manuscript should normally be arranged in the following order:

Title → Author Information → Abstract → Keywords → 0. Introduction → 1. Objectives → 2. Literature Review → 3. Research Problem → 4. Methodology → 5. Workflow Process → 6. Data Collection and Analysis → 7. Findings and Conclusion → Acknowledgement → 8. References → Author Biography and Photograph

Title and Author Information:

Title: The title should be concise and clearly represent the complete study. Use 14 pt Bold Times New Roman.

Author Name: Author names should appear below the title in 12 pt Bold Times New Roman. If there are multiple authors, they should be placed side by side.

Affiliation: Department/Affiliation, University/Institution, Address, and Email should be given below each author's name in 10 pt Times New Roman, centre aligned.​

Abstract

The abstract must not exceed 500 words and should follow the journal's prescribed structured format:

Introduction: 2–3 lines explaining the background and context of the study.
Purpose: 1–2 lines stating the purpose of the study.
Research Problem: 1–2 lines identifying the problem addressed.
Objectives: 1–2 lines stating the main objective(s).
Methodology: 1–2 lines describing the research method/procedure.
Findings: 2–3 lines presenting the major findings.

Format: 12 pt, Italic Times New Roman.

Keywords

Provide 3–6 keywords; preferably 5 keywords. Keywords should represent the major subject, concepts, tools, methods, or central aspects of the study.

Format: 10 pt Bold Times New Roman, placed immediately below the abstract.

Recommended Structure of the Manuscript:

Layout of the article should follow the minimum following pattern-

• ​Abstract

• Keywords — 5 keywords

• 0. Introduction: Present the background, context, significance, research gap, and clearly state the purpose of the study.

• 1. Objectives: Clearly state the specific objectives of the research.

• 2. Literature Review: Review relevant literature, preferably covering the most recent ten years. The literature should be critically discussed rather than simply listed. The guidelines recommend at least 25 highly relevant and recent sources.

• 3. Research Problem: Clearly identify the research problem. Include research questions and, where appropriate, a hypothesis.

• 4. Methodology: Clearly describe the research design, methods, tools, data sources, data collection procedure, implementation procedure, and methods of analysis.

• 5. Workflow Process: Present the research/system workflow clearly. For technical or implementation-based research, explain the complete process from input/data collection through implementation and output.

• 6. Data Collection and Analysis: Explain what data were collected, how they were collected, and how they were analysed. Present relevant results through appropriate tables, charts, or figures.

• 7. Findings and Conclusion: Present the specific findings obtained from the study and then provide the major conclusions, implications, limitations, and possible future directions where appropriate.

• 8. References

Authors may add appropriate subsections wherever necessary, following the prescribed numerical hierarchy.

Acknowledgment - Acknowledge those persons who helped you in the present study by providing facilities, personal assistance and funding if any.

In-text Citation

The in-text citation is mandatory. One can follow APA 7th style only using the surname (year) approach

Tables, Charts, Diagrams and Figures

Tables, charts, diagrams, and figures should preferably be accommodated within a single column. If a table is too large to fit within one column, it may occupy the full page width.

Formatting Requirements:

• Table/Chart/Figure Data: Arial, 8 pt.

• Large Tables: Arial, 9 pt and may extend across the full page width when necessary.

• Caption: The number and title should be placed below the respective table, chart, diagram, or photograph, centred, in Arial 9 pt Italic.

• Source: The source must be provided wherever the table, chart, diagram, or photograph has been taken or adapted from another source.

Caption Format:

• Caption format: Table-1: Title of the table | Chart-1: Title of the Chart | Figure-1: Title of the Figure.

Thus, the normal manuscript should remain in double-column format, while only a large table may span the full page width when required.

References & Footnotes

References to already published literature should be followed APA style i.e. SURNAME (YEAR).. Please adopt correct referencing methods. Papers with incorrect referencing and in-text citations are likely to be rejected.

The citations should be placed at the end of the paper in the sequence as ALPHABETICAL ORDER. References to personal communication and unpublished literature should not be placed under references but should be cited in the text in SQUARE BRACKET. Explanatory material should be given in the appendix. Examples of citations to different types of documents are given below:

(i) Journal Article

1. Gosh, B.K. (2004) Knowledge management policy options. RBU Journal of Library and

Information Science. 41(3): 145–150.

2. Neelameghan, A. & Gopinath, M. A. (1967). Research in library classification. Library

Science with a Slant to Documentation. 4(2): 356–38

(ii) Book/Monograph

1. Ranganathan, S R. (1957) The Five Laws of Library Science. 2nd ed. Mumbai: Asia Publishing House, 456p.

(iii) A chapter from a Book

1. Neelameghan, A. & Raghavan, K.S. (2012). Frames of knowledge: a perspective of Vedic-Hinduism and Dravidian culture. In: Cultural frames of knowledge, edited by Richard, P Smiraglia & Hur-li Lee. Wurzburg, Germany, 2012, 19–61.

(iv) Conference Paper

1. Raghavan, K.S. & Neelameghan, A. Indic cultures and concepts: Implications for knowledge organization. In 12th International ISKO Conference, 6–9 August 2012, Mysore, India, edited by A. Neelameghan & K.S. Raghavan, 2012, pp. 176–182.

(v) Conference paper (online)

Cannan, J. (2008). Using practice-based learning at a dual-sector tertiary institution: A discussion of current practice. In R. K. Coll, & K. Hoskyn (Eds.), Working together: Putting the cooperative into cooperative education. Conference proceedings of the New Zealand Association for Cooperative Education, New Plymouth, New Zealand. Retrieved from

http://www.nzace.ac.nz/conferences/papers/Proceedings_2008.pdf

(v) Report

1. Birchler, John; Smith, Giles; Kent, Gleen A. & Johnson, Robert V. (2000) An acquisition strategy, process, and organization for innovative systems. National Defence Research Institute, RAND, USA, 2000. RAND-MR-1098-0SD.

2. Lindsay, R.S. (1999) Tests of level B suits-protection against chemical and biological warfare agents and simulants: Executive summary. Edgewood Chemical Biological Centre, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. July 1999. 14 p. AD-A3 68228; ECBC-TR-047.

(vi)

Serial/journal article (online from a database – e.g. EBSCO) Marshall, M., Carter, B., Rose, K., & Brotherton, A. (2009). Living with type 1 diabetes: Perceptions of children and their parents. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 18(12), 1703-1710. Retrieved from http://www.wiley.com/bw/journal.asp?ref=0962-1067

(vii) Internet – no author, no date

Pet therapy. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.holisticonline.com/stress/stress_pet-therapy.htm

(viii) Blog post

Liz and Ellory. (2011, January 19). The day of dread(s) [Blog post]. Retrieved from

http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/Australia/Victoria/Melbourne/St-Kilda/blog-669396.html

(ix) Newspaper article

Matthews, L. (2011, November 23). Foodbanks urge the public to give generously. Manawatu Standard, p. 4.

(x) Newspaper (online)

Rogers, C. (2011, November 26). The smartphone could replace wallets. The Dominion Post

. Retrieved from http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/gadgets/6038621/Smartphone-could-replace-wallets

(xi) Thesis (print)

Smith, T. L. (2008). Change, choice and difference: The case of RN to BN degree programmes for registered nurses (Master’s thesis). Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand.

(xii)Thesis (online)

Mann, D. L. (2010). Vision and expertise for interceptive actions in sport (Doctoral dissertation, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia). Retrieved fromhttp://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/44704

(xiii) Wikis (including Wikipedia)

Moodle. (2011). Retrieved November 28, 2011, from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moodle​

 

All manuscripts must be submitted in MS-Office (.doc) format through e-mail in the following

 

email address- hod.lis@rbu.ac.in

After the final selection of the article, the author has to send the corrected soft copy (through e-mail) with two hard copies (one side print) along with CD to the following address along with a DECLARATION stating its originality and not anywhere send for publication before.

 

To,

Head (Editor)

Department. of Library and Information Science

Rabindra Bharati University

56A, B.T.Road

Kolkata-700050

 

Email: hod.lis@rbu.ac.in​​​