Mapping the Knowledge Landscape of Sustainable Development Goals in Library and Information Science: A Scopus-Based Scientometric Analysis (1989–2026)

This study maps the global knowledge landscape of research at the intersection of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Library and Information Science (LIS), using a comprehensive Scopus-based scientometric analysis of 5,285 records spanning 1989-2026.Employing bibliometric indicators including publication growth rates, authorship patterns, degree of collaboration, citation analysis, h-index computation, and author-keyword frequency mapping, the study systematically delineates the intellectual structure, geographic distribution, and thematic evolution of this emerging interdisciplinary field.The dataset encompasses 2,726 journal articles, 1,423 conference papers, 616 reviews, 282 book chapters, and 159 books,reflecting a rich and diverse scholarly output.Results reveal a pronounced exponential growth trajectory post-2015, directly coinciding with the global adoption of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with 2025 registering the peak annual output of 736 publications.The degree of collaboration stands at 0.8093, indicating a strongly collaborative research culture.The dataset has accumulated 71,189 cumulativeMapping the Knowledge Landscape of Sustainable Development Goals in Library and Information Science: A Scopus-Based Scientometric Analysis (1989-2026) https://iaeme.com/Home/journal/IJLIS56 [email protected], an h-index of 115, and an overall average of 13.47 citations per paper.The United States (968 records), China (741), and the United Kingdom (453) are the most prolific contributing nations.Sustainability (Switzerland), Library Philosophy and Practice, and IFLA Journal emerge as the leading peer-reviewe outlets.Dominant thematic clusters encompass sustainability, information literacy, academic libraries, open access, and digital libraries -collectively confirming the centrality of LIS institutions as strategic enablers of SDG-aligned knowledge dissemination and capacity building.The findings offer actionable insights for LIS researchers, library administrators, and policy stakeholders navigating the post-2015 sustainability research agenda.