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Notes
Austria 2 0.25
Turkey 2 0.25
Ireland 1 0.12
Belgium 1 0.12
Slovakia 1 0.12
Slovenia 1 0.12
Total 252
India 12 1.5
Japan 10 1.25
Taiwan 6 0.75
Asia China 2 0.25

Malaysia 2 0.25
Phillipines 1 0.12
Iran 1 0.12
Russian Federation 1 0.12
Pakistan 1 0.12
Total 36

Figure 1.3: Continent-wise distribution of library and information science literature

North America 19.12
South America
156
Europe 1.26 41.03
Asia 8.35 0.1 325
36
Africa 1.55
Australia
252 0.5.3
N.T
0.5.3
31.85

Conclusion

The growth of library and information science literature is at a good pace. Developed countries are
contributing a large chunk of literature through various types of publications. Developing countries
like India have also made laudable contributions to library and information science literature. The
chronological study indicates that library and information science literature has been expanding its
subject boundaries. Most noticeably is its extensive coverage of IT-related services since 1980.
The maturity of the scientific aspect of the library science discipline has helped in increasing the
literary output in the field of library and information science. Furthermore, the countries with a
well established tradition in the field of LIS are showing an explosive growth in the LIS literature.
Literature is making itself available in different forms. In the years to come, not only academic
journals will be stealing the show but other forms like trade publications, monographs, and
conference proceedings are also expected to reach the zenith in the field.

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