Library Philosophy and Practice (LPP) (ISSN 1522-0222) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal owned and published by the University Libraries of the University of Nebraska--Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. LPP publishes articles exploring the connection between library practice and the philosophy and theory behind it. These include explorations of current, past, and emerging theories of librarianship and library practice, as well as reports of successful, innovative, or experimental library procedures, methods, or projects in all areas of librarianship, set in the context of applied research. Bibliometric, scientometric, and literature review articles are only considered if they treat topics in the area of Library and Information Science. LPP is an international journal that embraces the concept of World Englishes and International English. Well-written articles in any variety of academic English are welcomed.

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Transprofessional Competencies of Information Managers and the Challenges of the New Normal, Adeoye Augustine Bamgbose, Hassan Mallam Ibrahim, and Sa’ad Madaki Adamu

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Access to Electronic Information Resources and Attitude towards Plagiarism by Science Undergraduates in Three Universities in Oyo state, Nigeria, Mary Love Bamidele, Olawale Oyewole, and Temitope Inioluwa Abegunde

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“BIG DATA” Revitalizing Librarianship: Impact On Librarians, Alice A. Bamigbola Dr.

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Peer Influence as Predictor of Reading Habit among Public Secondary School Students in Osun Central Senatorial District, Osun State, Nigeria., Olasehinde Fadekemi Bamise

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Customization of Koha OPAC: All user needs in a single window, Mohan Bandaru

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Starting Young- Instilling Research Skills through School Libraries, ANITHA B. Librarian and Priyadarshini Don Thomas Librarian

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Covid-19 Pandemic and Library and Information Professionals in Cameroon: Challenges and Opportunities, Roseline Bawack

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Attitude of Academic Librarians Towards Digital Transformation and the Effects on Library Performance: The Case of Cameroon, Roseline Bawack and Rosemary Shafack

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Ranking of Indian Institution of Technology (IITs) in Global and Indian Ranking system: A Comparative Study, Mukesh Behera and Rajan Kumar

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Investigating Awareness and Usage of Electronic Information Resources by the Engineering Students of NMIMS (Deemed to be University), Mumbai, Ravikumar Bellary, Prashant Manchare, and Shivanand Sadlapur

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Exploring the Vital Role of Quality Assurance in Ensuring Accessible Services and Resources in Academic Libraries in Nigeria, Abass A. BELLO CLN

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Digital Transformation: Revitalizing Public Libraries as Inclusive Hubs for National Development, Bukunmi Paul Bello and Itunu Mary Adepegba

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ICT Competence of Polytechnics-Based LIS Students in the use of Online Discussion Forum, LATEEF ALHAJI BELLO (PhD), SAHEED ABIOLA HAMZAT (PhD), IDRIS TUNDE YUSUF (CLN), LORETTA ODIRI DANIEL (CLN), MULIKAT BOLA ALIYU (PhD), and ABOSEDE OLUFUNKE AYENI (CLN)

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Access to health information among pregnant women in Morogoro municipal, Tanzania, ronald benard Dr.

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The FASHION Visual Search using Deep Learning Approach, Smita V. Bhoir and Sunita R. Patil

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CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF USING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICT) IN INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY IN CROSS RIVER STATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS., Anthony Etta Bisong Dr., Celestine Unoh Nkanu, John Eteng Imoke Dr., and Francis Akpo

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Attitude, Perception and Practice towards Pleasure Reading among University Students: A Case Study, Md. Sakib Biswas

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Use of Library Resources and Services as Correlates of Research Activities among Postgraduate Students in Southwest Federal Universities, Nigeria, Mausi Ajoviyon Bokoh Mr., Bosede Adebimpe Ajiboye Dr., and Morenikeji Modinat Bello Miss

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A Literature survey on Information Literacy and Public Libraries in Pakistan, Sher Muhammad Burdi

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A Descriptive study On Shah Abdul Latif Public Library Shahdadpur, Sindh; Pakistan., Sher Muhammad Burdi , Primary School Teacher at G.B.P.S Al Mansoora Colony Sanghar; Arif Ali Bhatti; and Nusrat Shaheen .

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The Effectiveness and Efficiency of the Library Services of a Catholic University in the Philippines, David A. Cabonero

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Enhancing the Master of Library and Information Science Curriculum Towards the Improvement of the Librarian’s 21st Century Skills in the Workplace, David A. Cabonero, Rosielyn M. Austria, and Regina D. Ramel

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How is the Public Imagined by Public Librarians? A Case Study of One US American Public Library During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Allister Chang

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Perception of Public Libraries as Substantive Knowledge Organizations, Sidharta Chatterjee, Mousumi Samanta, and Sujoy Dey Dr.

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Preparation of a Depth Schedule on Data Science by Colon Classification, Edition 7, Partha Chattopadhyay, Librarian

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NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY 2020 AND CHANGING ROLE OF LIBRARIES, Yashwant S. Chaudhari Mr.

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Sustainability of Open-Access Author Fund: A Case Study of Faculty Usage Patterns and APC Cost, Jayati Chaudhuri and Adele Dobry

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Analysis of Library and Information Science Journals Listed in UGC-CARE: A Study, Parbat Chhetri

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Analyzing the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats of AI in Libraries, Parbat Chhetri

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Characteristics and Nature of Academic Staff’s User Experiences in Electronic Library Database Utilisation, Kachollom Chollom, Alfred Michael Obaje, and Thomas A. Adigun

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Librarians’ Digital Literacy Skills and Services Delivery in Academic Libraries in Taraba State, Nigeria: A Correlation, Chukwuemeka Chukwueke and Israel Habibu Idris

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Marketing of library services as determinant for undergraduates patronage in Oghara Polytechnic library Delta State, Nigeria, EruvIheme Patrick Chukwumawe, Ejiakor Chika Chinonso, Oluchi Juliet Nwagu, and Onyedikachi Patience Azubuike

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STUDY ON THE EFFECTS OF ICT ON ISB OF USERS IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN UNION TERRITORIES, Dr. MINESH S. CHUNARA

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The Fight for Intellectual Freedom for LGBTQ+ Youth, Kelly Clark

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Status of Blended Library Services at the University of Baguio, Lea C. Colbongan-Papay and Jackson Bacolong Colas

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Allies, Cobelligerents, and the Political Realities of Pursuing Social Justice Librarianship in Conservative Republican Communities, Bill Crowley

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When Librarians Talk with Conservatives about Libraries, Bill Crowley

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Drifting towards users’ doorsteps: domesticating academic library services, Grace Arerosuoghene Arerosuoghene DADA Mrs

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MEDIA LITERACY SKILLS AND THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA BY LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE UNDERGRADUATES IN TWO UNIVERSITIES IN IBADAN, NIGERIA, Leah Dada and Olawale Oyewole Dr.

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Challenges Faced by Pregnant Women in Information-Seeking in the Tamale Metropolis, Joana Dango and Stephen Okyere

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Information needs and sources for health-related information among pregnant women in Tamale Metropolis, Joana Dango and stephen okyere

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Bibliotherapy: An Expanded Role for Libraries And Librarians, LORETTA ODIRI DANIEL (CLN)

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LIBRARIANS’ ICT SKILLS AND EFFECTIVE LIBRARY SERVICE DELIVERY IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN RIVERS STATE, Grace Ntuboderia Daniels, Humphrey Igwechi Wiche, and Onyema Nsirim

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LIBRARIANS’ ICT SKILLS AND EFFECTIVE LIBRARY SERVICE DELIVERY IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN RIVERS STATE, Grace Ntuboderia Daniels, Humphrey Igwechi Wiche, and Onyema Nsirim

Exploring Information Access and Utilization Patterns Among Women Students in the Departments of Arts Faculty at The University of Burdwan: A Multifaceted Approach, Mithun Das and Rajesh Das

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A study on work-life balance, technostress creators and psychological well-being of librarians, CHRISTSON A. DELMO and ESTELA DEQUITO

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A Bibliometric research output of DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology from 2018-2022: A study, GULAB DEVI and Rakhi Khatik RK

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Unveiling the Web Presence of State Universities of Assam: A Webometric Study, Pritam Dey and Mukut Sarmah

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Entrepreneurship Education Skills Acquisition for Self- Employment among Librarians and Library Educators in Universities in South East Nigeria, Chidi Dike, Chioma Esther Osuji, Nkechi Amech, Genevieve Chinedu Umunna-opara, and Edward Amadi

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Promotion strategies in academic libraries: improving the ability of students to access information resources and services during the COVID-19 era, Tinyiko Vivian Dube

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Improving the Effectiveness of Using Social Media in Vietnamese Academic Libraries, Thi Phuong Chi Duong

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Knowledge of Information Ethics and Digital Information-seeking Behavior of Undergraduates In a Nigerian University., Raphael Ebiefung

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RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN SOME SELECTED METROPOLITAN ASSEMBLIES IN GHANA, ERNEST EFFAH MR. and AKWASI DUFFOUR FRIMPONG MR.

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Impact of Advertisement on the Use of Library Information Resources in Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri Library, Chinedu C. Egbuchu and Heman Uchechukwu Osuagwu

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Attitude of Library and Information Science Students of Imo State University, Owerri towards the Utilization of Social Media., Chinedu C. Egbuchu Ph.D and Adaora Joy Udo-Anyanwu Ph.D

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Impact of Remuneration on Staff Productivity in Imo State University, Owerri Library and Coal City University, Enugu Library, Chinedu Egbuchu and Heman Uchechukwu Osuagwu

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Users Satisfaction with Services, Resources, and Facilities in Nigeria Maritime University Library Okerenkoko, Delta State, Aroghene Eghwubare Mr., Confidence Reghagwa Idjai Mr, and Oghenetega Gracious Agbori Mr

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An Evaluation of the Effects of Virtual Library on the Academic Performance of Undergraduate Students in the Department of Medicine and Surgery, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria, Justina Onyebe Ejegwa Mrs and James Mngutyo

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KNOWLEDGE CULTURE AND LIBRARIAN'S PRODUCTIVITY IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA, Eniekebi ejiroghene

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Comparative Study of Academic Performance of Undergraduates admitted through UTME, Pre-Degree and Direct-Entry into the Federal University of Technology, Owerri., Felix M. Eke Dr, Ngozi Chima-james Dr, and Peter O. Moneke Dr

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DETERMINING STUDENTS’ ATTRIBUTES AND UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION RESOURCES IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN IMO STATE, NIGERIA., Felix Mmanuoma Eke PhD; Alphonsus , Onyekach i Okechukwu; Emmanuel Godwin Umana; Anne Anthony Edem; Ijeoma Irene Bernard; and Peter Obiora Moneke PhD

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THE ROLE OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN RESEARCH DATA MANAGEMENT IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS, David Onyeamaechi Ekeh PhD, Chidiebere Cordelia Ojemuyide Mrs., Claris N. Eze PhD, Mercy Ifunanaya Ani PhD, Ogochukwu Faith Igu PhD, Catherine Mbana Okpala Mrs., and Chidiebere Kelechi Duru PhD

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Postgraduate Students’ Use of Electronic Resources for Research Output in Federal University Libraries in the SouthEast, Nigeria: Challenges and Strategies for Interventions., Loveth Ogoegbunam Ekwueme and Augustina Chinyere Chime

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ADOPTION AND UTILISATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY LIBRARIANS IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA, Ogochukwu T. Emiri

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INFORMATION LITERACY, SELF-EFFICACY AS DETERMINANTS OF INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION PERSONNEL IN SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA., Ogochukwu T. Emiri and Christian Obisike Enyia

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MEASURING LIBRARY SERVICE DELIVERY QUALITY USING SERVQUAL TO PREDICT INTENTION TO REVISIT DELTA STATE POLYTECHNIC LIBRARY, OGWASHI-UKU, Ogochukwu T. Emiri and Florence Nwanne Olise

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Conference attendance and job satisfactions of librarians in some selected university libraries in South - South, Nigeria, Ufuoma Eruvwe, Uche A. Emeka–Ukwu, and Patrick C. Iheme

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Critical steps in recruiting librarians in academic libraries, Ufuoma Eruvwe, Unwana Isaac Udoh, and Chioma C. Azubuike

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Library Building Aesthetics and Functionality: A panacea to Low Patronage of University Library, A Case Study of Emily Aig-Imoukhuede Library, Benin-City, Adedoyin Esan and Blessing Ajelomohie Ifijeh Miss

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Market Women Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Gadgets in Nigeria, Abraham Tabor Etebu Ph.D, cln, mnla and Veronica Amatari Odiri Ph.D

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Smart Technologies and Job Performance of Librarians in University libraries in Lagos and Ogun State, South-West Nigeria., Anne Sam Etuk

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INFLUENCE OF DIGITAL INFORMATION RESOURCES IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES AS A RESILIENT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA, Aminat Adefunke FADIMU Mrs., Lukmon Abolaji GEORGE, and Abimbola Oluyemisi ASUNMO Mrs.

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Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Library Parlance: Issues and Benefits, Asom Faga Dr and Aliyu Olugbenga Yusuf Dr

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Makerspaces Realities in Nigerian Academic Libraries, Ayodele Olabode Fagbemiro, Ayodele O. Akinola, and Anna Nkechi Ogunkeyede Mrs

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AVAILABILITY AND UTILISATION OF SCHOOL LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR LEARNING ACTIVENESS BY STUDENTS IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ISOKAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA, Sunday Fakunle

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Agricultural Literacy and food production in Nigeria, Tor-Akwer Helen Famaren, Dominic Aondohemba Ihongo, and Comfort Member Tyopev

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Teaching Methods and Library Resources Utilization as Determinant of Academic Performance of students of Harry Pass Polytechnic, Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Tor-Akwer Helen Famaren and Comfort Member Tyopev

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The role of leadership centers in supporting creativity, innovation, and scientific research development in university libraries, Hanan Ahmed Farag and . Omaima Kamal El Din Gawish

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HARNESSING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-POWERED SEARCH ENGINES FOR THE LITERATURE REVIEW PROCESS, Omobolanle Seri Fasola

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Metaversity and Metaworth, Two Important Prerequisites to Prepare for the Metaverse, Mohammad Fathi, Ahmad Shabani, and Alireza Mansouri

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Utilization Of Facebook As A Media For Political Literacy In Building Political Awareness Of The Voters In The Regional Elections In The Province Of West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, fathurrijal FATHURRIJAL

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Pattern of Internet Use among Librarians in Federal University Libraries in Southeast Nigeria, Ugonna Fidelugwuowo

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Using Information and Communication Technology among Nsukka Yellow Pepper Farmers in Enugu State, Nigeria, Ugonna Fidelugwuowo

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The Impact of Job Discipline to Improve Job Performance for Office Administration and Records Activities in Indonesia: A Meta-Analysis, Muhamad Ferdy Firmansyah, Nanang Rusliana, Ade Komaludin, and Muhamad Ridho

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Assessment of Interpersonal Communication Skills for Provision of Reference Services in Academic Libraries, Kogi State, Nigeria: A Study of Tertiary Institutions in Kogi State, Nigeria, Agunsoye Florence Bosede

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Examining Librarians’ Rights in the Philippine Copyright Law: The Academic Law Librarians' Standpoint, Willian SA Frias and Bryan Boy C. Cortez

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The Role of the Library in National Development, Jerry Eyerinmene Friday Mr and Ekeruche Augustina Chinwe Mrs

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KNOWLEDGE SHARING PRACTICES OF STUDENT-TEACHERS IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN GHANA, Paapa Kwamina Fynn, George Tesilimi Banji, and Emmanuel Benson

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EXTENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES UTILIZATION IN THE BIBLIOGRAPHY OF POSTGRADUATES’ TERMINAL RESEARCH OUTPUT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCES, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, KASA M. Gabriel and Sarah D. YANI

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Successful Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI) Initiatives in Progressive Public Libraries and their Communities, Jameson Paul Ghalioungui

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Altmetrics Study On Research Outputs In Fields of Social Sciences In Top Iranian Universities, Amir Ghasemian, Amir Reza Asnafi, and Amin Erfanmanesh

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The Role of Cloud Computing in Modern Libraries, Brighid Gonzales

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Status and challenges of tribal education in Jungle Mahal: a statistical analysis, Rajib Kumar Guin

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An analysis of the co-occurrence of keywords on the topic sustainable development of libraries: A Scientometrics analysis, Komal Gupta

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Visualization of Authorship Patterns and Research Trends of Annals of Library and Information Studies, Kunjan Prasad Gupta, Manendra Kumar Singh, and Satyanarayan Tiwari

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Imagining the Prospects and Possibilities of Metaverse in Library and Information Services, Saumya Gupta and Paramjeet K. Walia

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Research Productivity of Pakistani Authors to Library Philosophy and Practice During 2019-2021, Umm e. Habiba and Muhammad Waseem Zia Dr.

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Systems and Services Development of the Islamic University of Technology Library, Md. Ahasan Habib

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Access and Use of Consortium for e-Resources in Agriculture (CeRA) by the Research Scholars and Post Graduate Students of the KRC College of Horticulture, Arabhavi, UHS Bagalkot, Manjunath B. Hadimani Mr. and Vinayaka M. Bankapur Dr.

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AN APPRAISAL OF OPEN ACCESS INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORIES USE BY ACADEMIC STAFF IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES IN NORTH CENTRAL STATES OF NIGERIA, Bello Salahudeen Hakeemat Mrs and Oluwatoyin Oyeyemi Obinyan Mrs