Top 10 Most-Downloaded AIS eLibrary Articles of 2025

AIS members consistently tell us the AIS eLibrary is one of the most valuable benefits of membership, and the data backs that up. Each year, thousands of readers across the global AIS community rely on the eLibrary to discover credible, peer-reviewed research that supports teaching, informs practice, and advances scholarship.

To recognize what resonated most with readers this year, we are highlighting the 10 most-downloaded articles in the AIS eLibrary during 2025. This list offers a snapshot of the questions the Information Systems community is actively exploring, and the work members are turning to for insight, evidence, and direction.

What These Downloads Tell Us About 2025

While IS topics evolve rapidly, the most-read work often has something in common. It is timely, practical, and foundational. The articles below reflect themes that drew sustained attention from AIS members and eLibrary users throughout 2025, whether that attention came from researchers building on prior findings, doctoral students grounding new projects, educators refreshing course content, or industry professionals seeking evidence-based guidance.

If you missed any of these, consider this your curated reading list for the year.