Research is systematic investigative process employed to increase or revise current knowledge by discovering new facts. The researcher have the responsibility of ensuring the research process is viable and the research results are trustworthy. This edited volume consists of 30 papers from Library and Information Science Professionals in the National level under five themes; i) Research ethics in library and information science, ii) Envisioning the quality and writing in research, iii) Issues and challenges in LIS research, iv) Library and information science education and research, v) User studies in library and information science, and vi) Studies in metric analysis of research literature.

This volume narrates the research ethics, issues and challenges, envisioning the quality research, LIS Education and research, User studies and Metris Studies in LIS that will help to improve the quality of the library and information science research. The editors are confident that this volume would be valuable addition to the library and Information Science research.

S. Dhanavadan, Assistant Librarian, The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu.

J. Varadharajalu, Senior Assistant Librarian, VIT University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu.

R. Govindarajan, Librarian, Aravind Eye Hospital & PG Institute of Ophthalmology, Madurai, Tamil Nadu