Journal profile · Social Sciences-Library and Information Sciences
Pakistan Journal of Information Management and Libraries
ISSN 2409-7462 · Department of Information Management, University of the Punjab · Pakistan
Pakistan Journal of Information Management and Libraries: fully open access; APC about USD 100; review about 16 weeks (community reports); 6 articles in 2025; indexed in Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Pakistan Journal of Information Management and Libraries is published by Department of Information Management, University of the Punjab. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Library Science and Information, Library Science and Information Literacy and Information Science and Libraries, together about 54.4% of its articles. Its main subfields are Information Systems. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
PJIM&L, ISSN Online 2409-7462, is published by the Institute of Information Management, University of the Punjab, Lahore [Pakistan] as an open access and peer-reviewed recognized journal. [Note: The journal was formerly known as Pakistan Journal of Library and Information Science; ISSN Print 1680-4465; Online 2309-9569]. Scope: PJIM&L is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing research, practice, and innovation in the fields of information management, librarianship, knowledge organization, digital environments, and data-driven information services. The journal provides a platform for researchers, educators, practitioners, and policymakers to explore emerging trends, share empirical insights, and contribute to the development of theories and practices that shape the information landscape. The journal welcomes original research articles, reviews, case studies, conceptual papers, and scholarly perspectives. Creative Commons License:This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License (CC BY 4.0).
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): Social Sciences-Library and Information Sciences
Editor-in-chief Khalid MahmoodPublisher website
Editorial board by country: 2 in mainland China (about 5%); most named Pakistan 22, United States 6, Mainland China 2, France 2, Saudi Arabia 2 (38 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Library Science and InformationComputer Science25.3%
- Library Science and Information LiteracySocial Sciences18.2%
- Information Science and LibrariesComputer Science10.9%
- Web and Library ServicesComputer Science7%
- scientometrics and bibliometrics researchDecision Sciences5.5%
- Library Science and AdministrationSocial Sciences4.7%
- Digital and Traditional Archives ManagementArts and Humanities3.9%
- Library Collection Development and Digital ResourcesComputer Science3.7%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CiteScore quartiles (Scopus, June 2026 release)
| Subject | Quartile | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library and Information Sciences | Q4 | 258/296 | 13th |
| Computer Science Applications | Q4 | 969/1022 | 5th |
Scopus ranks journals by CiteScore within each subject: the 75th percentile and above is Q1, then a quartile every 25 points. A different system from the CAS zones.LetPub
Database indexing
ScopusDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 0.3LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.13LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.17LetPub ·
- h-index
- 17OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 30OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.42OpenAlex ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 0%LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 172 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| 2025 | 6 | 6 | 71 |
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | 80 |
| 2023 | 6 | 6 | 92 |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 109 |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 127 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
- Average review time (community reports)
- about 16 weeksLetPub ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 24 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Fully open accessDOAJ
Every article is open access; authors usually pay an article processing charge (APC).
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | USD 100 / PKR 10,000 | No | CC BY | |
| LetPub | USD 100 | No | — | |
| Publisher website | No APC | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAuthorship, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- Authorship Change in authorship
Authors are advised to consider carefully their names' spellings and sequences before submitting their manuscripts. Any change (addition, deletion, and change in order) can only be accepted before the final decision of acceptance and only if approved by the editorial team.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright Notice
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License (CC BY 4.0) Model summary
The author(s) retain the copyright. PJIM&L is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License (CC BY 4.0).
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access policy
PJIML follows Gold Open Access model. Articles are freely available online and can be downloaded from the journal's website free of cost.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Review Process
After a plagiarism check with Turnitin and a preliminary editorial review, articles are sent to two referees (one national and one international from technically advanced countries) for blind review. The corresponding author is informed about the referees' comments and requested to revise the article accordingly, if necessary. The review process takes two to three months.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism Plagiarism
The journal adheres to plagiarism policies of Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. The plagiarism is checked by Turnitin.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Before you submit
Five checks before submitting to Pakistan Journal of Information Management and Libraries
- 1ScopeRecent output centres on Library Science and Information, Library Science and Information Literacy.Check scope
- 2Article type and formatPrepare text, figures and references as the author guidelines ask.Author guidelines ↗
- 3English languagePolish grammar and academic style before you submit: it lowers the risk of rejection for language and improves your chances of acceptance.
- 4FeesUSD 100 (DOAJ)Fee details
- 5Expected review timeabout 16 weeks · Community averageReview data
The checks are built from this page's data.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Department of Information Management, University of the Punjab
- Country or region
- Pakistan
- Language
- English, Urdu
- ISSN
- 2409-7462
- Print ISSN
- 1680-4465
- Latest issue on the website
- Volume 27 (2025)
- Official links
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Pakistan Journal of Information Management and Libraries
How long does peer review take at Pakistan Journal of Information Management and Libraries?
Authors report an average review time of about 16 weeks. Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
Where are the editorial board members of Pakistan Journal of Information Management and Libraries based?
Of the 38 board members whose country the journal's board page names, 2 (about 5%) are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Pakistan (22), United States (6) and Mainland China (2). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Pakistan Journal of Information Management and Libraries?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Pakistan Journal of Information Management and Libraries is indexed in Scopus and DOAJ.
Is Pakistan Journal of Information Management and Libraries open access, and what is the APC?
Pakistan Journal of Information Management and Libraries is a fully open-access journal. APC about USD 100.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, DOAJ, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .