NMC Approved Library And Information Sciences Journals List: 2026

So, you’re a library and information sciences professional eager to stay updated with the latest research and trends?

Well, look no further! We’ve got you covered with a list of NMC-approved library and information sciences journals that are sure to quench your thirst for knowledge.

These journals are recognized under National Medical Commission (NMC) for their high quality, reliability, and relevance to the library and information sciences field.

Whether you’re a researcher or an author, these publications offer valuable insights, expert opinions, and groundbreaking studies that can enhance your practice and contribute to the advancement of the sector.

For the most recent list of NMC-approved library and information sciences journals, see the list below.




Journal Name Publisher Impact Factor
International Journal of Multimedia Information Retrieval Springer Nature
International Journal of Public Administration in the Digital Age IGI Global Publishing
International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society Common Ground Research Networks
International Journal on Digital Libraries Springer Nature
Internet Reference Services Quarterly Taylor & Francis
Investigacion Bibliotecologica Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
IP Indian Journal of Library Science and Information Technology IP Innovative Publication Pvt. Ltd.
JLIS it Universita di Firenze, Dipartimento di Storia, Archeologia, Geografia, Arte e Spettacolo
Journal of Academic Librarianship Elsevier
Journal of Access Services Taylor & Francis
Journal of Archival Organization Taylor & Francis
Journal of Business and Finance Librarianship Taylor & Francis
Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling American Chemical Society
Journal of Classification Springer Nature
Journal of Codicology and Manuscript Research Scientific Association of Manuscript Research and Codicology of IRAN
Journal of Data and Information Science Paradigm Publishing Services
Journal of Decision Systems Taylor & Francis
Journal of Digital Media Management Henry Stewart Publications
Journal of Documentation Emerald Publishing
Journal of Education for Library and Information Science University of Toronto Press
Journal of Educational Media and Library Sciences Tamkang University
Journal of Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries Taylor & Francis
Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship Taylor & Francis
Journal of Enterprise Information Management Emerald Publishing
Journal of Health Communication Taylor & Francis
Journal of Hospital Librarianship Taylor & Francis
Journal of Indian Library Association Indian Library Association
Journal of Information and Knowledge Management World Scientific
Journal of Information and Organizational Sciences University of Zagreb, Faculty of Organization and Informatics
Journal of Information Ethics McFarland and Company, Inc
Journal of Information Science SAGE
Journal of Information Science and Engineering Institute of Information Science
Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) & Yonsei Universitys Research Institute for Academic Library Development (RIALD)
Journal of Informetrics Elsevier
Journal of Librarianship and Information Science SAGE
Journal of Library Administration Taylor & Francis
Journal of Library and Information Science in Agriculture Agricultural Information Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Journal of Library and Information Services in Distance Learning Taylor & Francis
Journal of Library and Information Studies National Taiwan University, Department of Library and Information Science
Journal of Library Metadata Taylor & Francis
Journal of Library Science in China Editorial Office of Journal of Library Science in China
Journal of Map and Geography Libraries Taylor & Francis
Journal of Modern Information Editorial Board of Journal of Modern Information
Journal of Payavard Salamat Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Journal of Scientometric Research Phcog Net
Journal of Statistics Applications and Probability Natural Sciences Publishing
Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology John Wiley & Sons
Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association Taylor & Francis
Journal of the Canadian Health Libraries Association Canadian Health Libraries Association
Journal of the Medical Library Association Medical Library Association

Why NMC-Approved Library And Information Sciences Journals?

  • Promotion eligibility: Indian medical college faculty must publish in NMC-recognized journals for promotions (Assistant Professor → Associate Professor → Professor).
  • Postgraduate seat sanctioning: Departments need NMC-recognized publications for MD/MS/DM/MCh seat allocation.
  • Trust signal: NMC-recognized journals follow ethical standards and credible peer review.
  • Indexing: All NMC-approved journals appear in at least one of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, or DOAJ.

Tips for Submitting to NMC-Approved Library And Information Sciences Journals

  1. Verify indexing on the journal’s page before submission.
  2. Match scope — read 5 recent papers in your target journal.
  3. Avoid predatory journals mimicking NMC-approved names.
  4. Check turnaround time if you have grant or thesis deadlines.
  5. Use our Advanced Journal Finder to filter by Scopus/PubMed/WOS for your library and information sciences subject.
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