This investigation seeks to study the publication and citation activity of faculty at research universities, as defined by membership in the Association of Research Libraries (ARL). It constitutes the fourth iteration in a study of publishing behaviors, conducted over more than twenty years. The present data indicate a substantial rise in…

This study builds on a previous one that focused on publishing productivity of faculty at ARL (Association of Research Libraries) from 1991-1993. The present research analyzes the period 1995-1997 and adds an examination of faculty activity at selected ACRL (Association of College and Research Libraries) for the two time periods. (Author/LRW)

This study is the third in a series that examines measures of productivity applied to faculty in Library and Information Science (LIS) programs accredited by the American Library Association. Data from 1993-98 are analyzed according to individual and program productivity and tables list rankings according to journal citations and articles.…

Examines authorship in 36 library and information science journals over a 5-year period and indicates that only a small proportion of 4-year institutions is responsible for formal contributions to the literature. Of those individuals contributing to the literature, the vast majority makes only 1 contribution per 5-year period. (18 references)…

Analyzes the level of publishing productivity of faculty at 94 institutions with membership in the Association of Research Libraries using three citation indexes for 1991-93. Ranks members by number and per capita publications and finds no significant relationship between publishing measures and other variables: volumes, materials and total…