CANADIAN JOURNAL OF INFORMATION AND LIBRARY SCIENCE-REVUE CANADIENNE DES SCIENCES DE L INFORMATION ET DE BIBLIOTHECONOMIE

metrics 2024

Elevating discourse in information sciences.

Introduction

Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science - Revue Canadienne des Sciences de l'Information et de Bibliothéconomie is a notable peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the fields of information science and library studies, published by Western Libraries. Since its inception in 1993, this journal has served as a crucial platform for disseminating high-quality research and insights into library practices, information management, and the evolving roles of information professionals. With an impact factor that reflects its standing within the academic community, it currently holds Q4 status in Information Systems and Q3 in Library and Information Sciences for 2023, indicating a growing influence in its fields. Although the journal operates without Open Access options, it remains accessible to those affiliated with institutions that support its research mission. Scholars, practitioners, and students alike are encouraged to engage with the rich content provided in this journal, which sits within the Social Sciences and Computer Science domains, making it an essential resource for advancing scholarly discourse and practical applications in the continuously evolving landscape of information and library science.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.24
Journal Impact Factor0.60
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)0.50
H-Index22
Journal IF Without Self0.60
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.02
Influence0.20
Immediacy Index0.10
Cited Half Life11.50
Citing Half Life6.20
JCI0.16
Total Documents292
WOS Total Citations112
SCIMAGO Total Citations417
SCIMAGO SELF Citations29
Scopus Journal Rank0.24
Cites / Document (2 Years)0.82
Cites / Document (3 Years)0.81
Cites / Document (4 Years)0.75

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Library and Information Sciences in Social Sciences
Rank #132/280
Percentile 52.86
Quartile Q2
Information Systems in Computer Science
Rank #314/394
Percentile 20.30
Quartile Q4

IF (Web Of Science)

INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
Rank 109/160
Percentile 32.20
Quartile Q3

JCI (Web Of Science)

INFORMATION SCIENCE & LIBRARY SCIENCE
Rank 115/161
Percentile 28.57
Quartile Q3

Quartile History

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