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Bibliometric Overview of Library and Information Science Research Productivity in Iran

In order to explore the status of library and information science research and its subject trends in Iran, after the introduction of modern librarianship and library education to the country in 1966, the total scientific production (2,490 titles) was surveyed and analyzed employing bibliometrics. The findings indicate that most contributions to the scientific production of the field are papers, theses, and research reports respectively. The highest subject priority for papers belongs to the“libraries and resource centers,” and for research reports to “bibliographies.” The growth rate for papers, theses, and research reports—except in very few cases—is not as consistent.