Role of Libraries in Sustainable Development: A Bibliometric Study

Abstract

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that demand immediate attention from all countries, offers a blueprint for achieving world peace and prosperity. As hubs for information, expertise, and community involvement, libraries are essential to accomplishing these objectives. The growth and collaborative tendencies in research on the role of libraries in sustainable development from 2015 to 2023 are examined in this paper. 124 pertinent publications were found after a bibliometric analysis utilizing the SCOPUS database. The analysis discovered a notable upward trend in publications over time, peaking in 2023. There is growing interest in the topic, as seen by the CAGR of 84.9%. The authors exhibited a high degree of teamwork, as evidenced by their degree of collaboration or DC of 0.69 emphasizing the research's multidisciplinary character. Co-authorship analysis showed that authors worked closely together, with several clusters demonstrating this. Analyzing co-authorship across nations revealed robust worldwide networks for cooperation, with nations categorized into clusters based on their patterns of collaboration. The rising acknowledgment of libraries as important contributors to sustainable development is highlighted by this study, which also emphasizes the need for more investigation and cooperation in this field.