Productivity of Indian LIS literature: A study

This study analyses the productivity of Indian LIS Researchers for the period of Pre 1990’s & post 1990’s. The data related to Library and Information Science literature have been collected from National Journal i. e. IASLIC Bulletin & International Journal i. e. Program: Electronic library and Information System. On the basis of collected data, the study attempts to examine frequency of the subject area covered, authorship pattern, prolific authors, profession wise contribution, institution wise contribution and most productive journals. Results of the study shows that there is marked differences in subject areas covered from traditional to modern, patterns of authorship increases to single authorship, prolific authorship and productivity of journals also changes. This study also shows there is steady growth in Indian LIS literature in the year 2010 as compared to 1985. The paper concludes with the findings of the study.