Contributions of Library Science to Sustainable Development Objectives

a bibliometric analysis of Brazilian scientific articles on the Web of Science

Abstract

Introduction: The Sustainable Development Goals, proposed by the UN's 2030 Agenda, guide global actions in favor of social justice, equity, environmental preservation, and economic development. In this context, libraries emerge as spaces of inclusion, access to information, and the strengthening of citizenship, directly contributing to the achievement of the SDGs. Objective: To map the contributions of Library and Information Science (LIS) to the SDGs through the analysis of Brazilian articles indexed in the Web of Science database between 2016 and 2023. Methodology: The research is structured into five methodological steps: selection of the database; definition of the search strategy using Boolean operators and truncators; data collection, totaling 558 records; standardization and processing of data; and finally, visualization and analysis using spreadsheets and social network analysis technique. Results: The findings indicate that SDG 4 – "Quality Education" is the most frequently addressed, involving information literacy, academic libraries, librarians' roles, knowledge organization, and classification systems, followed by SDG 3 – "Good Health and Well-being." The years 2019 and 2020 show the highest volume of production. Regarding authorship, Fujita and Martínez stand out as the most representative researchers. Conclusion: Library and Information Science demonstrates a relevant and consistent contribution to the advancement of the SDGs, particularly through its scientific output focused on information, education, and access to knowledge.