India's Official LIS Network

Empowering the Future of
Library & Information Science.

LIBQ is India's first dedicated digital ecosystem built exclusively for LIS professionals, research scholars, and aspirants — a verified community to ask, collaborate, and grow.

500+ Members
12 Verified Experts
8 Info Rooms
Free Always
✦  Our Story

Why We Built LIBQ

The field of Library and Information Science is evolving faster than ever — and professionals deserve a dedicated digital home that matches that pace. We saw LIS scholars searching scattered forums, librarians seeking help in generic WhatsApp groups, and researchers sharing work in silos.

LIBQ was built to change that. We are a single-stop solution for the entire LIS community — from a first-year BLIS student to a 30-year senior librarian — where the right knowledge is always just a click away, verified by real experts.

Not a social platform. Not a generic Q&A site. A purposefully designed intelligence hub — free, credible, and built for depth.

LIBQ Platform Preview
Platform Pillars

What Makes LIBQ Different

Engineered specifically for the unique needs of the LIS community — not adapted from a generic platform.

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Verified Expert Answers

Every answer is reviewed and endorsed by our panel of domain-specific LIS experts with decades of real-world experience. No misinformation, no guessing.

Expert-Backed
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Community-First Design

Connect with peers, ask freely in Info Rooms, run polls, attend live expert sessions, and build your professional network — all in a distraction-free environment.

Free for All
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LIBQ Live Sessions

Monthly expert talks, UGC NET prep webinars, hands-on workshops, and community quizzes with prizes — live learning designed for LIS professionals.

Live Events
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LIS Career Ecosystem

Dedicated job listings for librarians, archivists, faculty, and documentation officers across India. Your career growth, accelerated by the right network.

Jobs & Growth
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100% Free, Always

No paywalls. No premium tiers. Quality knowledge and expert access should not be locked behind a subscription — especially for scholars and working librarians.

Open Access
Our Journey

From Idea to India's LIS Hub

Every great community starts with a single question — ours started with "Why doesn't this exist yet?"

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The Spark
Identifying the Gap
Noticed LIS professionals had no dedicated digital community in India — scattered across generic forums and WhatsApp groups.
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Building
Platform Development
Built LIBQ from the ground up with verified expert panels, Info Rooms, and a Q&A system designed specifically for LIS workflows.
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Launch
Community Goes Live
Opened LIBQ to the LIS community across India — free for all scholars, students, librarians, researchers, and faculty.
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Growing
India's LIS Intelligence Hub
Expanding with live expert sessions, webinars, job portal, LIBQ Live, and more — building the platform LIS deserves.
Verified Expert Panel

Meet the Minds Behind LIBQ

Every expert on LIBQ is individually verified — real professionals with domain-specific experience who review answers and guide the community.

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Dr. L. Naik
Senior Information Specialist
Government & Archival Science

Over two decades of experience in government data management, digital archiving, and national information policy. Former consultant to multiple central government bodies.

Data Archival Gov. Records Policy
Verified Expert
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Prof. S. Mehta
Professor & Digital Archives Specialist
Knowledge Classification & IR

Specialises in information retrieval systems, knowledge classification, and digital library management. Published researcher with 25+ years in academic LIS education.

OPAC Systems Classification Digital Libs
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Dr. A. Kumar
Research Methodology Expert
Research & Publication Ethics

Authority on LIS research methodology, bibliometrics, and publication ethics. Has guided over 60 doctoral scholars and served on multiple UGC and national committees.

Bibliometrics PhD Guidance Ethics
Verified Expert
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Dr. R. Patel
Library Automation Consultant
Library Automation & Systems

Pioneer in library automation implementation across academic and public libraries in India. Expert in Koha, SOUL, and other integrated library management systems.

Koha LMS Automation NAAC
Verified Expert

More verified experts joining — all individually screened before onboarding.

Our Mission & Values

LIBQ exists to make verified, expert-backed LIS knowledge freely accessible to every scholar, librarian, and professional in India — without exception.

Free forever for all LIS scholars
Expert verification on every answer
Inclusive of students, faculty & working librarians
Privacy-first, ad-free community
Built in India, for India's LIS community
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Get in Touch

We'd Love to Hear from You

Have a question, suggestion, or want to collaborate? Reach out — we respond to every message.

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General & Support

For queries, account help, and feedback about the platform.

info@libq.co.in
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Partnerships

For universities, libraries, and organisations looking to collaborate or contribute experts.

founder@libq.co.in
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Headquarters

LIBQ Digital Network
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India — 380 001

Virtual Office

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🔒 LIBQ Privacy & Terms

Last Updated: March 2026

1. Privacy & Data Collection

LIBQ collects essential information including your name, email, and professional LIS credentials to provide a secure networking environment. We are committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring full transparency in how it is processed and stored.

2. Use of Information

Your data is used solely to enhance your experience on LIBQ, facilitate expert reviews, manage your contributions to Info Rooms, and send relevant platform notifications. We do not sell your personal information to any third party, advertiser, or external organization.

3. Third-Party Links & Content

As a resource hub, LIBQ contains links to external portals such as UGC, NAAC, NDL, Shodhganga, and INFLIBNET. We do not claim ownership of external content and are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites.

4. User Conduct & Community Standards

By using LIBQ, you agree to post only professional, LIS-related content and to engage respectfully with fellow members. Misuse, plagiarism, harassment, or distribution of defamatory materials is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate account suspension.

5. Expert-Verified Content

Content marked as "Verified" has been reviewed by LIBQ's expert panel. However, all information should be independently verified before professional application. LIBQ does not accept liability for decisions made solely on the basis of platform content.

6. Cookies & Analytics

LIBQ uses minimal, privacy-respecting cookies for session management and basic platform analytics. No cross-site tracking or advertising cookies are used. You may clear cookies at any time through your browser settings.

Governing Law & Jurisdiction

These policies are governed by the Information Technology Act, 2000 and applicable laws of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Ahmedabad.