A Bibliometric Analysis of Library and Information Science Dictionaries in India (1960–2022): Publication Trends, Authorship Patterns, and Market Dynamics

Arvind Kumar Sharma; Dhananjay Disoriya

Arvind Kumar Sharma Professor, Department of Library and Information Science M.L.B. Arts and Commerce College (An Autonomous Government College of Excellence) Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. India arvindksharma23@gmail.com
Dhananjay Disoriya Research Scholar, Department of Library and Information Science M.L.B. Arts and Commerce College (An Autonomous Government College of Excellence) Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. India

Abstract

This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of Library and Information Science (LIS) dictionaries published in India between 1960 and 2022. Drawing on a purposively sampled dataset of 80 reference works, the research examines authorship patterns, subject diversity, publishing dynamics, geographic distribution, temporal trends, and format preferences. Data were systematically compiled from library catalogues, publisher archives, and institutional repositories, and analysed using frequency distributions, Shannon’s Diversity Index, Gini coefficients, and non parametric statistical tests. Results reveal a highly centralized yet steadily expanding lexicographic landscape. The Commission for Scientific Technical Terminology (CSTT) emerges as the most prolific contributor, while single authorship accounts for 75% of publications. Thematic analysis indicates moderate to high subject diversity (Evenness = 0.835), though outputs remain heavily skewed toward encyclopedic compilations and English Hindi bilingual works. Publisher distribution exhibits moderate market concentration (Gini = 0.276), with Ess Ess Publications leading the sector. Geographically, New Delhi dominates as the publishing hub (73.75%), and temporal data confirm uninterrupted decadal growth since the 1980s, peaking in 2010–2019. Additionally, 87.5% of titles are single-volume formats. The study concludes that while Indian LIS lexicography has matured significantly, critical gaps persist in specialized subfields, multilingual accessibility, and digital integration. Strategic recommendations include developing web based terminological platforms, expanding polyglot references, and fostering institutional collaboration to standardize vocabulary and enhance scholarly interoperability in the evolving information landscape.

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