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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Artificial Intelligence: Interactive Effect of Google Classroom and Learning Analytics on Academic Engagement of Business Education Students in Universities in Nigeria, Friday Ekahe Abanyam (Ph.D), Nathaniel Ifeanyi Edeh (Ph.D), Victor Attah Abanyam (Ph.D), Jossica Isioma Obimgbo (M.Ed), Felicia Ogonna Nwokike (Ph.D), Promise Emeka Ugwunwoti (Ph.D), Victoria Obiageli Nnamani (M.Ed), Fabian Ugbe Udida (M.Ed), Anthonia Ngozi Ibelegbu (Ph.D), Joseph Tunga Yaro (M.Ed), Ozioma Patience Nwokedi (M.Ed), Joseph Bonglo Kingsley (M.A), and Benuh Adama Idris (Ph.D)

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A Comparative Study of the Determinants of Job Satisfaction among Male and Female Para-professional Librarians in the Academic Libraries in Gombe State., Abdullahi Abdulrahman

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LEVELS OF JOB SATISFACTION AMONG PARA-PROFESSIONALS IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN BAUCHI STATE., Abdullahi Abdulrahman, Muhammad Zaharadeen Abubakar, and Mohammed Ali Ahmed

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INFLUENCE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) USE ON STAFF JOB PERFORMANCE IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA, HARUNA ABU and CHINNWE JOSEPHINE OKARFOR

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Marketing of Information Services in Medical Libraries of Public Universities in North West zone of Nigeria, Mudassir Abubakar Abule

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MAXIMIZING TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE MODEL (TAM) IN ASSESSING THE USE OF ICT TO PROMOTE DISTANCE EDUCATION IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN THE ASHANTI REGION, GHANA, Akosua Boatemaa Adarkwa Mrs and Michael Oppong Mr.

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SUCCESSFUL MODELS IN MANAGING PRIVATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES, Emmanuel Layi Layi Adebayo

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Leadership styles, staff motivation and job satisfaction in private university libraries in Osun State, Nigeria, Adebowale Jeremy Adetayo, Abata-Ebire Blessing Damilola (Mrs), and Omobola Abigail Babarinde

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AN EVALUATION OF THE BENEFITS AND DIFFICULTIES FACING GHANAIAN SMES IN IMPLEMENTING CLOUD COMPUTING, Kwabena Osei Kuffour Adjei Dr., Eric Edwin Owusu Dr., Charles Akomea Bonsu Dr., and Edwin Kwadwo Tenagyei Mr.

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Information Ethics, Publishing and Plagiarism among Academics, Philip Chike Aghadiuno and Simon Shachia Oryila

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Management of Local Contents in Institutional Repositories in Libraries in tertiary institutions in Nigeria: A survey., Doris Aghoghovwia and Chinwe Augustina Ekereuche Mrs

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EFFECT OF ROLE CONFLICT AND ROLE AMBIGUITY ON EMPLOYEE CREATIVITY, Mushtaq Ahmad and Salah Ud din MS LIS

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Organizational committees and their role in enhancing intellectual security: a case study on female students of the Bachelor of Information Science program - College of Arts - Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal University, Aliaa Ibrahim Ahmed, Raghad Mohammed Alharthe, and Muneera Mohammed Alfereej

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BEST PRACTICE IN RECORDS MANAGEMENT IN OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING (ODL): A CASE OF NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA (NOUN), Ugonna Vivian Ailakhu

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ORAL INFORMATION DOCUMENTATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY INFORMATION AND SERVICES, Ugonna Vivian Ailakhu

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Information professionals' hiring and retention: Pakistani librarians' perspectives, Mirza Muhammad Akbar

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ATTITUDE FORMATION, USE OF LIBRARY RESOURCES, AND PERCEIVED ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN IBADAN, Olumuyiwa Folajimi Akindehin Mr

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Role of Librarians as a Prerogative For Using Assistive Technologies in the Education of People with Special Needs, Olumuyiwa Folajimi Akindehin Mr

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ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND ENHANCED READING CULTURE FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: THE ROLE OF LIBRARIES, OLUWATOSIN AKOBE

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Integrity of librarians and job performance of some selected federal university libraries in South-South, Nigeria, Ureki I. Alexis, Unwana Isaac Udoh, and Nwafor Michael Chigozie

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Acceptance and Attitude toward Vaccination against COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study of Academic Librarians in Nigeria., Murtala Aliyu and Abbas Adamu Lamido Gora

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EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT BY PUBLIC LIBRARIES OF AKWA IBOM STATE, Daniel Aloysius and Mercy Daniel Ebong Ph.D

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ADOPTION OF ELECTRONIC TEACHING (E-TEACHING) IN THE DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMME OF THE VALLEY VIEW UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, Samuel Ameyaw, George Tesilimi Banji, and Paapa Kwamina Fynn

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Contemporary strategies in marketing e-resources amongst selected Technical University (TU) Libraries in Ghana, Stephanie Owusu Ansah Mrs, Michael Oppong Mr., and Maxwell Kwame Agbeli Mr.

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Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Service Delivery in Nigerian Private University Libraries, Jane C. Anyanwu Odu

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APPLICATION OF ICTS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LOKOJA LIBRARY, Ayooluwa Aregbesola, Juliet Omale, and Dauda Yahaya

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Lecturers' Awareness, Perception, and Utilization of Institutional Repositories in Two Universities in Nigeria, Jemilat Iyabo Arilesere and Gafar Abiodun Akinosho Mr

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Impact of Citizenship Psychology towards Use of ICT in Library Management in the Niger Delta Area of Nigeria, Lawrence Arumuru and BERNADETTE C.N. UKAEGBU

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Netizens, Academicians, and Information Professionals' Opinions About AI With Special Reference To ChatGPT, Subaveerapandiyan A, Vinoth A, and Neelam Tiwary

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Social Media use: a Catalyst for Service Delivery in Academic Libraries in South-South Nigeria, Ben Asuquo, Isah Mohammed Aliu Dr., and Glory Mbah Mrs.

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Libraries as Determinants of Guided Inquiry Learning Approach in Social Studies, Favour O. Atubi

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UTILIZATION OF GOOGLE FORMS AS ARCHIVE DATA INPUT MEDIA, Dwi Ridho Aulianto and Tiara Desyanti Raharja

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CONTRIBUTORY ROLE OF INSTITUTIONAL, LEGAL AND ETHICAL FACTORS AS PRECURSORS OF CONSORTIUM BUILDING READINESS AMONG UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA, olalekan abiola awujoola and ABIOLA A. ABIOYE Professor

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Extent of Involvement of Planning and Coordination Practices For Conflict Management in College Of Education Libraries in South-East and South-South Nigeria, Chioma G. Azubuike and Patrick Osaze Ijiekhuamhen

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The Role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)) Towards Providing Effective Library Services in Special Libraries of Adamawa Broadcasting Corporation Yola, Adamawa State Nigeria, Babangida Umar Babayi Dr., John Thlama Ijabula, Juliet Olouchi Peter, and Basaka Abubakar Aminu Dr.

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Make an institutional repository with zero budget and easy steps on Google Scholar: An innovative approach for library professionals., Zameer Hussain Baladi

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An Assessment of Effective Serials Management in Selected Academic Libraries in Niger State, Nigeria., MUHAMMAD KASIM BALA, YAHAYA ABDULLAHI ISAH, and AMINA IBRAHIM

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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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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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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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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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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Professor Dr. Rubina Bhatti, Leader in Library and Information Science Research in the South Punjab, Pakistan: Bio-Bibliometric analysis utilizing the Scopus database, Ikram Ul Haq, Rani Shaista Kanwal, Hussain Ahmad Sohrani, and Manzoor Hussain

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Data Mining to find out the patterns in the data of circulation section log of July, 2022 of Jamia Millia Islamia University library using python, Himanti . and Manish Kumar Dr.

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RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) AND LIBRARIES IN THE ERA OF TECHNOLOGY, Ansaar Hussain and Tabasum Zehra Ms

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Shift to Online Learning: Response of Pakistani Visual Art Teachers During Pandemic and Post-Covid Era, Tauseef Hussain Mr, Nimra Akram Miss, Rabiya Asim Ms, Amina Sarfraz Cheema Ms, and Kiran Zohra Ms

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ICT Tools as Provision for Information to the Visually Impaired Persons in Lagos State Special Libraries, Adeola Atolani Idowu Miss, Mausi Ajoviyon Bokoh Mr., and Morenikeji Modinat Bello Miss

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PERFORMANCE EXPECTANCY AND USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR MARKETING BY STAFF OF SELECTED PUBLISHING FIRMS IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA, Osarobu E. Igudia Dr and Solomon Tosin Ogunsina Mr

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The Suitability of Hybrid Library Services to Open and Distance Learners in Nigeria, Ukoha O. Igwe

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Knowledge Sharing Practices in Academic Libraries in Imo State, Nigeria., Ngozi Ike

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The Library Services and Users' Satisfaction in Academic Libraries in Imo State, Nigeria, Ngozi Immaculata Ike, Celestina Amadi, Veronica Madu-Malachy, Sarah Nkechi Iheagwam, Ogechi Iheanacho-Kelechi, and Oluchi Juliet Nwagu

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INFORMATION SCOPING SKILLS AND THE RESEARCH OUTPUT OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIANS IN UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-SOUTH GEOPOLITICAL ZONE OF NIGERIA, GODSON EHIMIYEIN ILEVBARE PhD, UDUAK UBONG ENANG PhD, and MERCY ETUKUDO UKPANAH PhD

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"Analyzing the Awareness and Utilization of Digital Resources by the Library Users of Selected Medical Deemed Universities in Maharashtra", Miss. Sima Ashok Ingole and Dr. Subhash Chavan

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Technology acceptance among library male and female users of Lahore-based public and private general categories universities, Qaiser Iqbal, Tahira Akbar, and Zaheer Ahmad

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Information Ecology for effective Knowledge Management in 21st century, Jamilu Isah

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Predictors and Moderators of ICT Use by Registry Staff of University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Claudius Akinkunmi Isamakinde and Wole Olatokun

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A Survey of ICT Use by Registry Staff Identifies Personal and Organisational Barriers, Claudius Akinkunmi Isamakinde Mr and Wole Michael Olatokun Professor

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Influence of Academic Library Services on Media Literacy of Library and Information Science Undergraduates in Federal University Oye- Ekiti., Bolanle Clifford Ishola, Rasidat Bukola Amida, Sabitu Adekunle Ishola, and Temitope Serah Jabar

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A Selective Review on Use of Information Resources and Services in Academic Libraries, Prema Jayaraj and kannappanavar B. U Dr.

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Use and Awareness of Social Networks by Engineering Students in Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mysore, Karnataka: A Study, Chandrashakara J

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Library Services, Information Resources Availability and Perceived Academic Achievement of Physically Challenged Students in Ibadan Oyo State, Adedoyin Johnson and Sophia Vivian Adeyeye PhD

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Exploring the Benefits of Library Consortium: The Information Resource Sharing., Muhammad Bala Kasim, Fati Abba, Hajara Jibril, Yahaya Abdullahi Isah, and Aliyu Muhammad Babadoko

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Pilot testing for Feasibility of Role of Public Libraries in Citizenship Information, Vanita Khanchandani

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Institutional repositories for higher educational institutions: A new opportunity for Academic Libraries, Taher Hussain Khan Mr.

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The Role of Web 2.0 Technologies in Empowering Librarians: The Case Study of University Libraries in Iran, Hadis Khedri

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Using Social Media Platforms to enhance Marketing of Library Services by staff at Hamu Mukasa Library, Uganda Christian University, Mukono., Mayira Kizito, Nina Olivia Rugambwa, and Vivian Kansiime

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Content Evaluation of Library Websites/Webpages of National Importance of Karnataka: A Survey, Shashidhara K L

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Smart E-library Management System Based on User Behaviour in Ibrahim Babangida Library, Modibbo Adama University Yola, Nigeria, Moses T. K. Mr., Dauda Joshua Dr., and Blamah N. V. Dr.

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User Perspective of Reference Service Provision at the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI), Ghana., Elizabeth Osae Koranteng and Patience Emefa Dzandza Ocloo

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Plagiarism Awareness Among Post-Graduate Students and Research Scholars of the Jawaharlal Nehru University and University of Delhi, Delhi: A Comparative Study, MANISH KUMAR and Varun Kumar Mr.

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Inhibiting Factors of Selection and Acquisition of Grey Literature in Universities Libraries, Akanbi Mohammed Lawal; Atanda Saliu Sambo; and BUSARI, Ajoke Suebat