Library Standards in Practice: A Bibliometric Perspective

AbstractLibrary standards refer to guidelines that outline ideal staffing levels, funding, collection size,organization, services, and spaces for libraries. The study aims to examine the evolution of theresearch landscape on library standards globally, focusing on growth trends and mappingthrough bibliometric techniques. The study collected 382 documents from the Scopus database,using the various keywords (standards OR guidelines OR regulations OR rules OR practices) and("Academic library" OR "Public library" OR "Medical library" OR "Special library" OR"National Library") as titles. This study executes the scientific knowledge mapping, visualizingthe relationships between different perceptions and ideas within the library standards. Its findingreveals a significant growth in library standards. The ‘Journal of Academic Librarianship’ was the most productive, while the USA contributed the most publications. Most of the multi-authored publications were produced in these periods, whereas the article was the most published document. The network map expresses traditional and emerging research areas in libraryStandards, demonstrating interdisciplinary linkages and evolving priorities of digital Standards.The investigation of the global landscape highlights extensive engagement, the importance ofconnectivity, and the progression of research paradigms. This comprehensive analysis directsforthcoming inquiries towards deeper insights.