Abstract
Library and Information Science (LIS) is undergoing significant transformation due to advances in digital technologies, artificial intelligence, open-access initiatives, and changing user expectations. This study explores major LIS research trends from 2015 to 2025 using a mixed-method bibliometric and content analysis approach. Data were collected from Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, comprising approximately 850 high-quality research articles. Bibliometric analysis using Bibliometrix (R) and VOSviewer identified rapid growth in research on AI and machine learning applications, digital libraries and repositories, metadata and linked data, open science, research data management, and user-centered information services. Qualitative analysis highlighted increasing attention to data-driven decision-making, digital preservation, knowledge organization, and ethical information practices. The findings reveal a clear shift from traditional library management to technology-driven, service-oriented, and user-focused models, emphasizing the need for continuous innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and digital literacy development among LIS professionals.
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