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Library Philosophy and Practice


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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2025

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DEVIANT BEHAVIORS IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA: PREVALENCE, CAUSES, IMPACTS, AND MITIGATION STRATEGIES, Fisayo Adesola Adekunle Mr and Bright Ajayi

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PROMOTIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR MARKETING ACADEMIC LIBRARY PRODUCT AND SERVICES, Fisayo Adesola Adekunle Mr. and Bright Ajayi Mr.

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Mobile Technology-Based Library Services in Academic Libraries of Ghana, Silas Adjei, Patience Adetsi, and Isaac Kojo Agyeman

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Drivers and Impediments in the Adoption of Artificial Intelligence by Academic Libraries in Nigeria, Oluyinka Titilope Afolayan

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STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING THE ABILITY OF RURAL FARMERS TO DEAL WITH CHALLENGES OF CLIMATE CHANGE THROUGH ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN SOUTH EAST, NIGERIA, Abaobi David Agbo Dr., Ngozi Justina Igwe Dr., Onyinye Regina Ekere, and Stella C. Nwizu Prof.

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INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF HEALTH WORKERS IN PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRE IN EDE METROPOLIS, OSUN STATE NIGERIA, Stephen Adekunle Ajayi, david agbadaola, and Adebayo Nurudeen

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Library and Information Science Research; A Scopus-based Bibliometric Analysis from 2014 to 2023, Khalid Alfouzan, Ikram Ul Haq, Ata Ur Rehman, Gulnaz Elahi, and Faisal Shahzad

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Entrepreneurial Librarianship as A Tool For Enhancing Employment And Employability Among Youths In Nigeria, Angela Njideka Anike PhD, Blessing Nnenne Otubelu PhD, and Chimezie Cecilia Offor

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We Are What We Maintain—Including Ourselves: Infrastructure and Interdependence of Library Work in the Midst of Disruption, Mary J. Snyder Broussard, Joel M. Burkholder, Jeremy McGinniss, and Donna Witek

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The Role Of Libraries In The Fight Against Corruption, Ganiyu Idowu Buhari and Rotimi Adesina Egunjobi Dr.

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Politics, Traditional Librarianship, Progressive Librarianship, and Conflicting Visions of Services for Children, Bill Crowley

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Strategies For Enhancing Funding Approaches By Parent Institutions For Effective Service Delivery In Academic Libraries, Nsanta George Egbe and Samuel Otsonu Aboh

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Awareness and Usage of Electronic Database among Faculty of Management Sciences Academic Staff of Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria., Esther Motunrayo EKEH

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Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Future of Nigeria Academic Libraries in the 21st century: Review of Literature, Esther Motunrayo EKEH

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PERCEIVED FLEXIBILITY AND BENEFITS AS DETERMINANTS OF CLOUD COMPUTING ADOPTION BY ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA, Adeniyi Isaiah KAYODE and Sunday Adebisi OGUNTAYO Dr.

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Perception, Awareness, and Readiness by Academic Libraries towards the 2030 Global Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Adeniyi Isaiah KAYODE and Sunday Adebisi OGUNTAYO Dr.

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University Librarians’ Level of Familiarity with and Use of Web 2.0 Technologies: The Case Study of Two Iranian Universities, Hadis Khedri

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Application of Information and Communication Technology in the Management of Library in University of Mkar, Mkar, Benue State, Joseph Lughlugh, Titilola Olaniyi Adegoke Dr, and Saater Iorngulum Mr

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Use of Electronic Information Resources by Distance Learners of the Open University of Sri Lanka, Irosha Marasinghe

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Staff Attitude, Library Policies and Service Delivery in University Libraries in Ogun State, Nigeria, ilori Edeole maria Mrs, Owolabi Ruth O Dr, ODEN Abigail N. Mrs, and Ogungbade Aderonke A. Mrs

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Library Staff Perceptions of Virtual Library and Information Services at Makerere and Uganda Christian Universities, Uganda, Lydia Namugera, Joyce Bukirwa, and Constant Okello-Obura

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The Need for Collaboration in Nigerian Libraries, JOHN OGONU and JOHN GIBSON OGONU DR

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Influence of Attitude as a catalyst on the Productivity Level of Cataloguers in Tertiary Institutions’ Libraries in Edo State, Nigeria, olalekan Ola

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Electronic Information Resources Use And Teaching Effectiveness of Academic Staff Of Selected Universities in Oyo State, Nigeria, Yinka Joba Olawale, Adebayo Muritala Adegbore Dr., and Mary Oluwabukola Akinolu Mrs

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Artificial Intelligence in Special Libraries in Africa for Selective Dissemination of Information: Any Need?, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO

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Librarians’ Level of Awareness and perception of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Federal University Libraries in Southeast, Nigeria, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO, Cecilia Chimezie Offor, and Joy Nwadiogwa Onwumbiko

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Use of Online Information Resources and Academic Staff Research Productivity in Public Universities in Ogun State, Dorcas Adebisi Rahman Mrs

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FUTURE OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIES AND LIS PROFESSIONALS IN INDIA, Vinayak Savatagi and Umesha Naik

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Role of Academic Libraries complicated function in supporting the integration of Information Literacy: Critical Thinking skills in the Digital Era, Jignashaben Dilipbhai Vasava and Rajeshkumar Motilal Gamit Dr

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ANALYTICAL FACTORS BOOSTING STAFF TRAINING IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN EKITI STATE, NIGERIA – A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE, Japheth Abdulazeez Yaya Dr and Jerome Idiegbeyan-ose PhD

2024

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INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING ON THE UTILIZATION OF LIBRARY RESOURCES AND SERVICES BY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITIES IN KWARA STATE, Saliu Abdulfatai

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Assessing The Integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Library Service Delivery at the Ashanti Regional Library, Akosua Boatemaa Adarkwa, Adwoa Pokua - Ababio, and Chrisbel Adusei

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Who’s Actually Afraid of Artificial Intelligence (AI?), Anthony Adeloye

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UTILIZATION OF SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS FOR RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY BY POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITIES IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA, Theresa Elaine Adeyi Mrs, Ashiver Elizabeth Annune Dr, and Jacob Faga Tsegba Dr

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Information Literacy and Utilization of Mobile Technology for Enhanced Postgraduate Students’ Academic Performance in Federal Universities in North Central Nigeria, Kate Agbo and Gabriel Keghtor Ubwa

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Influence Of Social Media and Information Behaviour of Postgraduate Students in Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria, philip chike Aghadiuno Dr., Michael Akan Afukidang, and Ebaye Asenath Sylvester

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Digital Preservation and Conservation of Library Resources in University Libraries in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, philip chike Aghadiuno Dr., Kingsley E. Enyi Dr., and vera Zaccheaus godsfrey

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ADOPTION AND USE OF DIGITAL REFERENCE SERVICES IN SELECTED FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: A PRELIMINARY STUDY, Bala Ahmed, Umar Garba Gama, and Binta Ladan Farouk

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Use of Social Media in Academic Library services: A case Study of DPSRU Library, Yogita Ahuja Mrs.

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Artificial Intelligence Teamwork for Agricultural Information Service Delivery in a Changing World: a Paradigm Shift, Taiwo Bosede Ajayi Dr, Onaade Ojo Dr, Modupe Atinuke Otuyalo, Wosilat Omolara Oyeniyi, Oluwole Ibiyem Ogunyemi Dr, and Rufus Dirinfo Dr

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The Role of Libraries in Mobilizing the Information Society through Technology, Fedrick Olatunji AJEGBOMOGUN Prof and Clement Ola Adekoya Mr

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INFLUENCE OF THE USE OF ICT ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN MATHEMATICS IN EFON-ALAAYE LGA, EKITI STATE, Temitope Samuel Akinbinu Mr

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THE AWARENESS AND USE OF ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES AMONG NON-ACADEMIC STAFF OF UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN, ILORIN, NIGERIA, Abdulwaliy Oloruntobi Akinnubi, Oluwafemi Emmanuel Amupitan, and Temitope Joseph Babatunde

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Assessment of information literacy skills and OPAC usage by students: A study of Law undergraduates in Osun State, Nigeria, Faith Modupe Akinola

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Computer Self-Efficacy, Computer Anxiety and Information Retrieval Skills as Correlate of Electronic Library Use among LIS Undergraduates in Southern Nigeria Universities., Lucky O. Akpojotor

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ICT SKILLS AND ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES UTILIZATION AMONG UNDERGRADUATE SANDWICH STUDENTS IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES, Adesola Victoria Alade

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Information Seeking Behavior of Faculty at Deeni Madrassas in Rawalpindi District, Pakistan, Asghar Ali

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ROLES OF NIGERIAN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN CREATING ETHICAL AWARENESS AND FAIR USE LEGISLATION OF DIGITAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, Daniel Aloysius, Victoria David Jimmy, Itoro Effiong Ekanemesang, and Ukeme Monday Udoikut

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Making Sense of Work Engagement: A Qualitative Inquiry with Pakistani Librarians, Asif Altaf Mr, Mohamad Noorman Masrek Dr., and Haslinda Husaini Dr.

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Empowering the Future of Learning: Integrating Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Technology in Enugu State Secondary School Libraries to Enhance Literacy Level among Students, Cyriacus Sochinwekene Aneke

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CONSORTIUM BUILDING AS DETERMINANTS OF PERCEIVED QUALITY SERVICE DELIVERY BY PERSONNEL IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA, Doocivir Faith Annune and OLALEKAN ABIOLA AWUJOOLA Dr.

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Institutional factors as determinants of perceived quality service delivery by personnel in university libraries in Benue State, Nigeria, Doocivir Faith Annune and OLALEKAN ABIOLA AWUJOOLA Dr.

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Bibliometric Insights into Indian Artificial Intelligence Research in Library and Information Science, Khadeeja Mohammed Nizam Ansari and Dr. Sunil Bhatt

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Effectiveness of Digital Communication in tackling Environmental Degradation in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, BJC Anyanwu, Cynthia N. Jumbo, Oba Sunday Aikuirawo Anyi, Emeka Williams Etumnu, Alexander Chima Onyebuchi, and Ezekiel S. Asemah

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Influence of User Satisfaction on Library Patronage among Postgraduate Students in Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria, Adeola Adesoji ARINOLA Ph.D, Olatundun Oluwatoyin OYEWUNMI PhD, Adewale Joel SOBALAJE, and Ezekiel Tubosun OLATUNJI

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Total Quality Management Practices (TQMPs) Advancement in Academic Libraries: Nexus of Organizational Culture (OC) in Ghana, Edward Asante Dr and Emmanuel Eric Kakraba Mr

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Changes In Community Expectation And User Behaviour For Reference Service In The Post-Pandemic Era, Abdulrahman A. Atanda and Demilade Fawaz Soladoye-Adewole

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The Factors and Obstacles Affecting the Documentation of Knowledge and Experiences in the Libraries of Khorasan Razavi Provinces universities, Alireza Atarodi, Maryam Salimi, and Jamileh Naeimi

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The Assessment of Knowledge Management Dimensions in the Libraries of Khorasan Razavi Universities, Alireza Atarodi, Soraya Ziaei, Jamileh Naeimi, and Hassan Shojaee-Mend

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“The Digital Renaissance A Study of India’s Print Media and Literary Trends”, Sudhanshu Bajpai and Kamal Bajpai

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Innovative use of Google-Blogs to overcome socioeconomic and technological barriers in Pakistan: Link-List Gadgets as Digital Libraries., Zameer Hussain Baladi and Syed Razi Muhammad

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INFORMATION LITERACY AND LEARNING IN THE EMERGING DIGITAL LANDSCAPE: A THEORETICAL REVIEW, Adeoye Augustine Bamgbose

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Protecting Feminist Culture through Feminine Register in Speculative Fiction: Linking Curriculum and Reading for Pleasure in NSW High Schools., Abdul Baseer

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The Use Of Technology For Knowledge Creation And Capitalization, And The Impact On Organizational Performance In Public Service Administration, Sarah Bawack

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Measuring Service Quality in Academic Libraries: Enhancing Customer Satisfaction., Namita Bayan

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Use of Internet Resources among MBBS/BDS Students: The Case of Clinical Students in a Medical School in Nigeria, Samuel Bello

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Benchmarking Library and Information Science Journals: A Comparative Study of SJR Rankings in the Asiatic Region, Debalina Bhattacharyya, Sailendra Malik, and Sukumar Mandal

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RECORDS MANAGEMENT AS A RISK MITIGATION STRATEGY AT WATER UTILITIES CORPORATION, BOTSWANA., Tolani Blackie and Nathan Mnjama

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Access and Utilisation of Open Educational Resources by Academics and Students among Tertiary Institutions in Tanzania, Pamela Patrick Bulugu and Jaffar Msafiri Ponera Dr.

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Intellectual Property Rights and Copyright Laws in the regime of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India, Hemavathy C

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NAVIGATING THE VIRTUAL REALM: UNVEILING THE CRUCIAL ROLE OF LIBRARIES IN OPEN DISTANCE LEARNING, Abraham Christopher

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THE LOCAL HISTORY SECTION OF BAGUIO CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY, Joana Colansong

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Patrons of D.V.G Public Library, Kolar are Aware of and Using the Information Sources & Services: A Survey, Geetha C S and M S Akshay Kumar

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Assessing Digital Proficiency Requirements for Library and Information Services Professionals (LIS) in the Digital Age: Library Heads' Perspective in Tanzania., Joseph Solomon Daudi Dr. and Mabel Majanja Prof

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Strategies for Competitive Advantage in Libraries and Information Centers, De-Graft Johnson Dei and Linda Anane-Donkor

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Content analysis and applicability of Zipf’s Law in technical writing in the Domain of Library & Information Science, Pallavi Ramkrushna Dhoke Miss and Mohan Kherde Dr

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The Impact of English Language Propagated by the Advancements of Information and Technology services in libraries on the Vernacular Languages of Sri Lanka, Anurin Diwakara Prof., P.D.D.D. Wickramasinghe, N.S. Gunawardana, and Chaminda Chiran Jayasundara

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Awareness and Use of Open Access (OA) Initiatives in Ensuring Free Access to Information Among Librarians in Academic Libraries in Nigeria, Glory Edet and Millie Nne Horsfall

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ROBOTICS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN LIBRARIES, PRINCE CHIBUZOR EKE, NKECHI MERCY EGESIMBA, and NNAM MILLS EZEBUIKE

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BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY AND SMART LIBRARY: A CASE STUDY OF IGNATIUS AJURU UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, PRINCE CHIBUZOR EKE, PATIENCE CHINEDU OKERE, and G.B. SAGHANEN-NTOGO

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Information Management Practices as Correlate of Service Delivery in Special Libraries in Rivers State, Nigeria, Crescentia Worigida Eleto Department of Library and Information Science and OBILOR Esezi Isaac

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Transformational Leadership of Library Chiefs and its Mediating Effect on Job Satisfaction and Quality of Work-Life, Catherine Era and ESTELA DEQUITO

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Enhancing Staff Discipline and Effectiveness in Academic Libraries in Delta State, Rachael Ejovwokoghene Eserada Mrs and Ogbomo Monday Obaidjevwe Dr

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The Effects of Internal Training and Job Satisfaction of Library Staff in Some Selected University Libraries in South-South, Nigeria, Okoh Helen Ewere, Ogonwa Jacinta, Ugbenyo Safiya, Ezeanuna Ginika, and Ufuoma Eruvwe

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Influence of library environment on the use of library information resources by undergraduates in Federal Universities in South-West, Nigeria, naomi iziegbe eyaguobor

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EMERGING TRENDS AND CHALLENGES OF METADATA IN 21sT CENTURY NIGERIAN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES, Rose Ezeibe Dr., Daniel Aniekan Aloysius Dr., and Godwin M. Nna-Etuk Dr.

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Book Clubs and Displays: RA for Readers and Communities, Kelly Fojtik

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Cyber Loafing and Innovative Work Behavior as Predictors of Perceived Job Performance: A Nigerian Study, Oluyomi Folorunso and Ruth Okeile

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A systematic review of academic writing services in low- and middle-income countries, Augustine N. Gitonga, Peter M. Gatiti, and Prisila Everisty Mlingi

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E-Resources in Law Libraries : Study of User Satisfaction in the select University Libraries of Delhi, Gunjan Gupta and Sudhir Tyagi

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Assessment of computer Literacy and online information searching skill of Open and Distance Learners: A Study, veen naik g, Veena Naik G, and Veena Naik G

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Development of Public Library Services to Support Small Businesses in Iran: a Systematic review, maryam habibi and soraya Ziaei

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Job Satisfaction of LIS Professionals: Comparative Analysis of Public/Private Sector’s University of Karachi Sindh, Pakistan, Abida Hashmani, Naweed Sehar Dr., Areeba Rafiq, and Ghulam Fareed

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Exploring the Awareness and Usage of Electronic Library Resources Among Students at College Level in Assam, Krishna Hazarika Dr

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Taking Environmental Responsibility Seriously: Academic Libraries, AI, and Climate Impacts, Frank Houghton, Jennifer Moran Stritch, and Lisa O'Rourke Scott

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Environmental Sustainability and Green Information Literacy in the Public Libraries of Balochistan, Shahzadi Humbhi, Shabbir Tareen, Alia humbhi, and Abdul Raheem

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Change Management Effects on Library’s Personnel Performance In Kogi State College Of Education ANKPA Kogi State Nigeria, OGBOLE IBRAHIM

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The Role of Livestock Cooperative Societies in Providing Information on Livestock Production in Northwest Nigeria, suleiman idris and Abdulkadir Tsagem Mamman

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Library Services and Resource Provision to Prison Inmates in Enugu Maximum Prison Library, Enugu State, Nigeria, Andrew Ifeanyi Ifeabor, Godwin Sunday Ezeh, Comfort Ometere Alabi, and Margaret N. Ngwuchukwu

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The Management Variables and the Provision f Library Services to the University Undergraduates in South-East, Nigeria, Ngozi Immaculata Ike Dr.