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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.
2022
Utilizing Online Information Resources (OIRs) to Improve Library Services in Nigerian University Libraries, Emmanuel Chukwudi Ihekwoaba
Sustaining Indigenous knowledge through the digitization of information on Herbal Medicine in Medical libraries in Nigeria: Problems and Prospects., Emmanuel Chukwudi Ihekwoaba, Roseline Ngozi Okwor, Caroline Uchenna Nnadi, Uzoamaka Uzuoma Jidere, and Ify Evangel Obim
The Role of @Katakecilkana (Instragram Account) to Improve Information Literacy Skills of Parents with Young Children, Luthfiani Ikhwania and kiki fauziah
Investigating Religious Education Students’ Awareness and Use of Theological Commons for Term Paper Writing and Research: Implications for Improving Students’ Research Skills, Leonard Chidi Ilechukwu, Christopher Eje Ogar, Ndubuisi Eze Chukwu, Faith O. Mesagan, and Theresa Olunwa Oforka
Perceived Role of Digital Theological Library and Term Paper Counselling in Undergraduate Religious Education Students’ Academic Success: Implications for University Librarians, Leonard Chidi Ilechukwu, Rowland C. Uwakwe, Christopher Eje Ogar, Ndubuisi Eze Chukwu, Faith O. Mesagan, and Theresa Olunwa Oforka
INFORMATION PLANNING SKILLS AND RESEARCH OUTPUT OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIANS IN UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-SOUTH GEOPOLITICAL ZONE OF NIGERIA, GODSON ILEVBARE
Research Design in Library and Information Science, Olufemi Olubunmi Ilori and Ayotola Olubunmi Onanuga
Knowledge Sharing As A Determinant Of Information Service Delivery By Library Personnel In Federal Universities In South-West, Nigeria, Yakub Imam CLN and Raphael Ebiefung CLN
Utilization of Library and Information Resources for Research Productivity in Nigerian Universities., Idakwo S. Innocent
INFORMATION: KNOWLEDGE ON PERCEPTION OF RESOURCE ACCESS AND INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM (IF), Obia Gopeh Inyang and JULIANA NWAKAEGO AGWUNOBI MRS
INFORMATION: UNDERSTANDING THE ESSENTIALS OF SEGMENTATION FROM JOB PERFORMANCE TO USERS’ SATISFACTION., Obia Gopeh Inyang DR and JULIANA NWAKAEGO AGWUNOBI MRS
The role of school libraries in the implementation of Universal Basic Education (UBE) programme in UBE Junior secondary schools in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State Nigeria, Tondo Richard Iorver CLN and Yankyar Ashulaga Thomas CLN
Conservation and Preservation of Information Resources For Improved Service Delivery in Francis Idachaba Library, Joseph Sarwuam Tarka University Makurdi Nigeria, TONDO Richard Iorver CLN,MNLA; JEMBE Raphael Terhemen; and YANKYAR Ashulaga Thomas CLN
E-services & e-resources in pandemic COVID-19: A case study of GIFT University Library, Qaiser Iqbal and Tahira Akbar
An Assessment of Academic Database Subscription Management in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions: Challenges and Prospects, Kenneth O. Irenoa CLN and Oyinkepreye E. Sawyerr-George Ph.D
Competitive Intelligence and Improving Patronage of the Twenty First Century Academic Libraries in Nigeria, Mercy Ariomerebi Iroaganachi
Use of School Library Resources In Enhancing Childhood Education In Primary Schools In Idemili South Local Government Area, Anambra State, Egwuonwu Ugochi Iruoma, Osuchukwu Perpetua Ngozi Dr., and Okafor Amarachi Jane
Information Needs by People Living with Hiv/Aids in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku-Awka, Anambra State., Egwuonwu Ugochi Iruoma, Ezechika Chiamaka Priscilla, and Chigor Christianan Nneka
Aliteracy as a threat to Undergraduate Students Patronage to University Library services in Sokoto State, Nigeria, Jamilu Isah and Jamilu Isah
Information Seeking Behaviour of the Elderly Persons in Ethiope East, Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria, Marcus L. Isebe
Bibliometric Analysis on Information Literacy (2017-2021): a Systematic Literature Review, Md. Nurul Islam, Md. Tarik Been Aziz, and Rupak Chakravarty
Bibliometric analysis of the scientific literature on library service through social media, Md. Nurul Islam, Md. Aiub Hossain, and Md. Yousuf Ali
The Adoption of Big Data in Selected Information Institutions in Bangladesh: a study, Md. Nurul Islam, Md. Monirul Islam, Prof. Rupak Chakravarty, and Md. Jahangir Alam
Library Anxiety among Undergraduate Students: A case study of faculty of Management Science, University of Peshawar, Muhammad Ismail, Abid Hussain, Sana Gul, and Imran Ahmad
Involvement of Library personnel in the Application of Information and Communication Technologies in Academic Libraries in Bayelsa and Delta States, Basil Enemute Iwhiwhu Dr. and Oghenovo Kelvin. Onoriode Mr
Investigating library operational issues being faced by medical university librarians in Islamabad., Meh Jabeen and Iqbal Hussain Asad Dr.
INFORMATION NEEDS AND SOURCES OF INFORMATION FOR PREGNANT WOMEN IN JOS SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA., Eneojo Emmanuel Jacob and Esther Bulus Dalyop
Awareness and Patronage of Library Reference Services among Undergraduate Students in Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo State, Nigeria, Oresiri Jamogha and Ejiro Jamogha
INFORMATION NEEDS AND SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF POST GRADUATE STUDENTS OF KOHAT UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA, PAKISTAN, Saeed Ullah Jan
The Assessment of Information Literacy skills among Faculty members of the Medical Colleges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan, Saeed Ullah Jan
INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS OF LEGAL PRACTITIONERS IN KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA-PAKISTAN: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY, Saeed Ullah Jan, Muhammad Ashfaq, and Shaukat Ullah
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND TRAINING NEEDS OF COLLEGE LIBRARIANS IN KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA, Saeed Ullah Jan and Rahim Jan
INFORMATION NEEDS AND SEEKING BEHAVIOR OF DISTANCE AND REGULAR UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA-PAKISTAN, Saeed Ullah Jan and Ihsan Ullah Khan
Use of Open-Source Software and Cloud Computing Technology for Imparting Training, Francis Jayakanth Dr, Ananda T. Byrappa Dr, and Pawan Kumar Singh Mr
USE OF SMART PHONES FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSE BY FACULTY MEMBERS OF BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY, Ananthi Jayakumar and Rajendran v Dr
A Study on Public Library Employee Resilience at Workplace with special reference to the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka, Lavanya Jegatheesparan and G.D.M.N. Samaradiwakara
Equivalent access to library: A means of bridging the gap between the abled and disabled, Mukesh Kumar Jha
Evaluating the use of Electronic Resources at selected IIMs in India, Sanjeev Kumar Jha Mr. and Praveen Babel Dr.
Crowdsourcing in Libraries in the Digital Age, BENIL JOSEPH
ICT SKILLS OF LIBRARY STAFF IN NIGERIA INSTITUTIONS: A case study of institution libraries in Ekiti State, Nigeria., Adedara Judah T, Subair Roseyln E, and Omonagbe Caroline O
Academic Librarians ICT Competency and Skills Towards Efective Library Service in Ekiti State, Nigeria., Adedara Judah T, kolawole oluwatola I, and Omonagbe Caroline O
Students Patronage and Utilization of Library and Information Resources; Evidence of Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria., Adedara Judah T and Kolawole Idowu Oluwatola
Building Strong Academic Libraries and Library Professionals in Uganda Through the University of Pretoria Carnegie CPD Programme, Gorrety Maria Juma, Aga Khan, and Marlene A. Holmner
Open Education Resource Policy Adoption in Tanzania Higher Learning Institutions: A Literature Review, Beth Kachota
Application of the Big6 Skills Model and Information Literacy Skills of Undergraduate Students on the Use of Electronic Resources in Nigerian Universities, Manir Abdullahi Kamba PhD and Aminu Ahmed Buba
Strategic Planning of Electronic Resource Management: A study of a Smt. Hansa Mehta library of MSU, Baroda., Sangeeta Kamble and Mayank Trivedi Dr
Factors affecting Knowledge Production, Diffusion and Utilisation at the University of Zambia School of Medicine, Christine Wamunyima Kanyengo Ms and Gretchen J. Smith Dr
Challenges to Developing Institutional Repositories and Electronic Resource Sharing in Academic Libraries in Nigeria, Hundron kingdom Kari CLN and Sotonye Orji
Contribution of National Digital Library of India on the paradigm shift in research and education: A study based on the Central University Kerala, Ashkar K. Mr., Sony S. R. Mr., and Arun V. R. Mr.
Methods for Implementing Knowledge Management in the Select University Libraries of North India., Baljinder kaur and Pankaj Kumar
Intercultural Communication in Agriculture Libraries: A Case Study in Ethiopia, Scarlett Kelly
Selective and Effective Strategic Collection Development Approach in Universities Libraries, Dr. Muhammad Tufail Khan, Sadaf Rafiq, and Awais Rafiq
Perceptions of Students Regarding Effectiveness of Online Digital and Traditional Libraries After Covid-19, Irfan Ullah Khan DR., Mati Ullah Khan Dr., and Mudasir Hussain Khan Dr.
Information Literacy among Faculty members in the Public Sector Medical Colleges of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan, Muhammad Sajjad Ali Khan and Saeed Ullah Jan
Students’ perceptions toward the usability and usefulness of the digital libraries: A Case Study of Women University in District Peshawar., Parveen Khan and sana tabassum
Perceptions of Research Students about Information Resources of Digital Library and Difficulties faced during usage, Shakeel Ahmad Khan Dr. and Muhammad Asif PhD Scolar
Skills of Subject Librarians for Digital Literacy Instruction in Academic Libraries, Amahle Khumalo, Mogiveny Rajkoomar, and Athena Rajagopaul
METACOGNITIVE SELF-CONSCIOUSNESS ABOUT USING DIGITAL LIBRARIES FOR ACADEMIC WRITINGS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMICS, Dr. AZMAT FAROOQ AHMAD KHURRAM and Dr. GHULAM SHABBIR
A citation analysis of scholarly communications of Universities in Karnataka, Kodandarama . and Chandrashekara M
Perceived Impact of Contemporary Library technology on Academic Performance of Distance Education Undergraduates of Universities in Nigeria, Lucynda Uzoamaka Koledoye Ph.D and Justina Ngozi Igwe Ph.D
Availability of ICT Facilities and Utilization for Research Output in Ghanaian Academic Libraries: The Case of University for Development Studies Library Systems, Banleman Banleman Konlan Mr
Impact of covid 19 on Libraries: a selective review of literature, archana Ramkumar kori Ms. and Ajay Baban More Mr
Resource Acquisition and the Role of Collection Development Policy in the Development of Ghana Communication Technology University Library Collection, Benedicta Krampah Akoto Bitherman and Afua Frempong-Kore
Growth of Literature in “Information Literacy” Topic 2000-2021 through Bibliometric Study., Amar Krishnaji Kulkarni and Rama Krushna Charan Patro Dr.
INFORMATION LITERACY COMPETENCY OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS: A CASE STUDY OF VIJAYAPURA DISTRICT, Deepa 7892186627 Kulkarni Dr and Ramesha BB Prof
Evaluation of Library Services and Facilities by the Students of BLDE (DU) during the Pandemic COVID-19: A Study, Prasanna Kumara BM and Shivakumar Acharya
U.G. Students Satisfaction with Academic Library Resources and Services: Sri Paramakalyani College Library, Alwarkurichi, Dr. E. SANTHANA KUMAR
The COVID-19 pandemic led to the Redesign of Library Resources and Services: Turning Crisis into an Opportunity, Dr. Rajender Kumar
USABILITY OF E-RESOURCES AMONG LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE STUDENTS IN PATNA, BIHAR: A STUDY, Deepika Kumari, SATAKSHI PANDEY, and Ranjeet Kumar Choudhary Prof.
Research Productivity of Library and Information Science Faculty of West Zone of India: A Bibliometric Study, Mahendra Kumar
Awareness Of Social Media Privacy & Security: A Study Among Engineering Students In Spsr Nellore Dist., A.P., NAGARAJU KUPPUGARI
Social Media usage among Engineering Students -A Study, Nagaraju Kuppugari
ISSUES AND CHALLENGES IN INDIAN MULTI-LINGUAL AND MULTI SCRIPTS BIBLIOGRAPHIC RETRIEVAL SYSTEMS, Shivpal Singh Kushwah Dr. and Ritu Singh Dr.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK FOR SMART E-LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IBRAHIM BABANGIDA LIBRARY, MODIBBO ADAMA UNIVERSITY YOLA, NIGERIA, Moses Kussey; Malgwi, Y. M. Dr.; and Dauda Joshua Dr.
Awareness, accessibility and challenges of social media as experienced by postgraduate information studies students, University of KwaZulu-Natal during the COVID-19 pandemics lockdown, Febishola Idowu Kutu Mrs, Olabode Olajide Mr, and Jacob Oloruntoba Kutu Dr
The use of social media for academic purposes by postgraduate information studies students: a case of University of KwaZulu-Natal South Africa, Jacob Oloruntoba Kutu Dr and Febishola Idowu Kutu Mrs
Nexus between information resources accessibility and academic librarians job performance: A case study of North-Central, Nigeria, Jacob Oloruntoba Kutu Dr and Olabode Olajide Mr
The Role of Law Librarians in Knowledge Based Society; Nigerian Perspective, Ayomide Joy Lala and Okuonghae Nosakhare
Library and Indigenous Knowledge of Mizo Traditional Weaving (with special reference to Puan having Geographical Identification tag), Esther Lalruatpuii, H. Miriami, and R.K. Ngurtinkhuma Prof
Exploring the Viability of Offering the Bachelor of Library and Information Science Program at Central Luzon State University, Philippines, Camia Abergos Lasig, Nuelah San Juan Reyes, Nemesio A. Macabale Jr., and Julius L. Ragasa
Investigation of Undergraduate’s Information Needs, Information Seeking Behaviour and Satisfaction with Library Resources and Services: A survey on Maharaja Bir Bikram College, Tripura, India, Priyanka Laskar and Pritam Dasgupta
Investigating Library Anxiety among First Year Students of Crawford University, Nigeria., Elizabeth Bukunola LATEEF Mrs and Ozonuwe Opene Sunday Mr.
Enhancing the Higher Education Quality with MOOC Penetration: Role of Policy, Library and Curriculum, Flora Charles Lazarus and Rajneesh Suryasen
The Collaboration System between Library Managers and Teachers during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Supporting Learning in Indonesia, Delia Annisa Lesmana, Pawit M. Yusup, and Andri Yanto
Use of Cartoons as A Tool for Giving Instructions in The Library, Maman Lesmana
The Impact of Electronic Information Resources on the Reading Habits of Library Users at Osun State University, Nigeria, Jelili Adeyinka Liasu and Sirajudeen Femi Bakrin
The Existence and Innovation Of Library In Supporting Online Learning At New Normal Covid-19, Lolytasari Lolytasari and Fadhilatul Hamdani
Application of Information Technologies in Libraries: A Bibliometric Analysis as Indexed by Scopus Between 2011-2021, Clement Lutaaya
Application of Information Technologies in Libraries: A Bibliometric Analysis as Indexed by Scopus Between 2011-2021, clement Lutaaya
Information Security Awareness and Information Security Compliance in University Libraries in South-West, Nigeria, Temitope Iyabo Mabawonku and Ezinwanyi Madukoma
Utilization of Instagram Social Media by National Libraries in Southeast Asia during the Covid-19 Pandemic, Yaya Ofia Mabruri and Sofia Nur Aisyah
Exploring the feasibility of Research Data Management services in Zimbabwean academic libraries: the case of Zimbabwe School of Mines, Takawira Machimbidza, Stephen Mutula, and Makhosazana Ndiweni
The Anxiety of Freshmen Students in Library Use at Central Luzon State University, Philippines, Roselyn Marquez Madia and Camia Abergos Lasig
Information Literacy, Critical Thinking and Research Productivity of Doctoral Students in Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria, Ezinwanyi Madukoma Dr. and Adesola Paul Adekunle
Challenges of Maintenance Practices of Paper Based Archival Information Materials and Strategies for Enhancement in Academic Libraries in Nigeria, Chika Phoebe Madumere Dr. (Mrs)
Impacts of User Education on Users’ Awareness, Accessibility and Use of Information Resources and Services in Federal Polytechnic Ede Library, Osun State, Nigeria, Uwaebuka W. Madu Mr., G. I. Buhari Mr, and MULIKAT Bola ALIYU Mrs
An Assessment of Marketing Features on Nigerian Universities’ Library Websites, Uwaebuka W. Madu and Uloma Doris ONUOHA Professor
Survival strategies employed by state university libraries in Zimbabwe in the face of limited funding, Edwin T. Madziwo and Josiline Phiri Chigwada
The Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic and Agricultural Knowledge Sharing for Small Scale Farmers in Katsina State, ABUBAKAR MAGAJI