Bibliometrics, Informetrics, Scientometrics and Librametrics: An Overview

Volume: 42, Issue: 2, Pages: 75 - 98
Published: Jan 1, 1992
Abstract
Bibliometrics, informetrics, scientometrics and librametrics are four measuring techniques in libary and information science. These are analogous, or rather synonymous, terms with intermingled aims and objectives and as such they need some elucidation. This paper discusses their scope, application, development and potential in solving various problems pertaining to library and inforamtion...
Paper Details
Title
Bibliometrics, Informetrics, Scientometrics and Librametrics: An Overview
Published Date
Jan 1, 1992
Journal
Volume
42
Issue
2
Pages
75 - 98
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