The cumulative characteristic of science has led to the practice of citation in scientific works. However, citations serve a dual purpose, not only as a means to acknowledge cumulative knowledge but also as a mechanism to substantiate empirical claims within scientific discourse. Over time, whom and what is cited among the increasing number of…

This study examines the evolution of current interests and emerging characteristics in library and information science (LIS) from Chinese iSchools, including an analysis of the LIS landscape, space distribution, citation, emerging characteristics, and collaborations. This study considers a non-parametric approach to outline the structure of the…

The importance of open access (OA) advocacy is well-documented in the literature of academic librarianship, but previous research shows that librarians' OA behaviors are less conclusive. This article compares the self-archiving practices of music librarians and musicologists to see how librarians rank in OA adoption. Availability of articles…