Global Scientific Trends on Library Anxiety from 1927 to 2025

A Data-Driven Bibliometric Analysis

Abstract

This study examines the global scientific literature on library anxiety. This study employs bibliometric analysis using the Lens.org database. Using the lens.org database, 560 data points were extracted. The study examines author productivity, journal productivity, and the correlation between PlumX metrics. The study uses R Studio, SPSS, and Lens.org for performance and science mapping analysis. The finding reveals a significant growth in research on library anxiety literature, reflecting growing scholarly interest in this domain. Anthony J. Onwuegbuzie was the most prolific author, Nature was the most productive journal, while Springer Science and Business Media LLC was the leading publisher, with 156 articles. The PlumX metric analysis demonstrated a strong correlation between citation counts, captures, and mentions but no significant relationship with article usage or social media activity. The United States dominated library anxiety research, followed by Canada and Australia. This research offers a systematic bibliometric and altmetric analysis of library anxiety research. The research presents new information on research trends, influential authors, and usage patterns, which can guide subsequent studies and library management practices for improving the student experience.