Several bibliometric techniques previously applied to separate scientific literatures were used together in the analysis of a single corpus of journal articles relating to information science. Techniques included were (a) Bradford analysis, (b) epidemic analysis, (c) identification of research front, and (d) bibliographic coupling. Similar analysis was made of writings cited by the main corpus articles, and of the literature which in turn cites the main corpus. Results were analyzed in terms of structure and processes observable in patterns of authorship, publication, and citation. Their significance is discussed with potential application of the method to the solution of problems in the management of large research libraries. Copyright © 1972 Wiley Periodicals, Inc., A Wiley Company
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Donohue, J. C. (1972). A bibliometric analysis of certain information science literature. Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 23(5), 313–317. https://doi.org/10.1002/asi.4630230506
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