In order to broaden the research perspective in Library and Information Science, it is important to introduce current research programmes of quantitative research paradigm. Bibliomentrics is a type of research used in library and information science. It utilizes quantitative analysis and statistics to describe patterns of publication within a given field or body of literature. Objectives:To introduce learners to bibliometric and infometric research methods as unique methodological disciplines in LIS research.
By the end of the course, learners should be able to:
