Digital Metrics Literacy: Analyzing Webometric, Cybermetric, And Netometric Competence of LIS Scholars in India

The use of Webometrics, Cybermetrics, and Netometrics has emerged due to the digital revolution in scholarly communication, providing an effective platform for measuring an institution's online presence and its network of collaborations. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess awareness, literacy, and the use of digital metrics among Library and Information Science scholars (Librarians) in India. For this purpose, a quantitative study using a survey methodology was adopted, with 140 participants selected from both private and government higher education institutions. The survey data were statistically analyzed to determine whether participants have adequate knowledge of the concepts and uses of Webometrics, Cybermetrics, and Netometrics. From the analysis, it can be concluded that the participants had a moderately to highly satisfactory level of familiarity, actively participated in training, possessed sound literacy in Webometrics and Cybermetrics, and had used these indicators frequently. Moreover, respondents considered Netometrics literacy necessary to evaluate their collaboration and influence in a digital environment. Regarding statistics, the results showed that the weighted means of all variables indicated positive views and a high frequency of use.