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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User Perception of the Effectiveness of Open Access Resources in Academic and Professional Achievements, Eness Munzya Miyanda-Chitumbo Dr., Thomas Van der Walt Prof., Magdalene Simalalo Dr., Pailet Chewe Mr., Zachary Zulu Mr., Inonge Milupi Dr., and Mercy Monde Wamunyima Mrs.

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Preparedness for Open Science through Research Data Management at the University of Zambia in COVID-19 and Post-COVID Eras, Abel C.M. M’kulama, Mr.; ZACHARY Zulu Mr.; Pailet Chewe Mr.; and Thabiso M. Mwiinga Ms.

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The Use of Social Media and Digital Platforms for promoting the Information Resources and Services of Engineering College Libraries in Chennai District., Leema Plaris M and .MOHAMED ESMAIL S

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Web Information Seeking Behaviour of Undergraduate Students of Library and Information Studies at the University of Zululand, Khulekani Maxwell Mnguni and Matsobane D. Kekana

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The Relationship between School Resource Center Roles and Student Civilization in Digital Age, Shamila Mohamed Shuhidan, Norizan Anwar, Mayasari Abdul Majid, Shuhaida Mohamed Shuhidan, Azma Asnawishah Abd Hakim, and Tamara Adriani Salim

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AN ASSESSMENT OF USER SATISFACTIONS WITH LIBRARY RESOURCES AT OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY OAU, NIGERIA, Lawal Mohammed Tukur and Mr Nafi’u Maharazu

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EMERGING ROLE OF LIBRARIANS ON INFORMATION PROVISIONS, SERVICES AND FACILITIES IN THE AGRICULTURE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA, Lawal Mohammed Tukur and Mr Nafi’u Maharazu

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A COMPARATIVE RESEARCH ON USAGE OF INFORMATION TOOLS IN THE FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES BY ACADEMIC STAFFS OF BAYERO UNIVERSITY, KANO AND UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY WUDIL, KANO, Lawal Mohammed Tukur and Mr Murtala Musa

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Inclusion in the Library: a case study of accessibility in the Central Institutes in the North Eastern Region of India, Esther Moirangthem and Bobby Phuritsabam

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ICT SELF-EFFICIENCY SKILLS OF LIBRARY STAFF IN SELECTED PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA, Olabisi Moruwawon and Shailendra Kumar Dr

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21st Century Education: Information Resources Availability and Information Service Delivery in Nigerian College Libraries Towards National Development, Olayode Motunrayo Mrs., David O. Okhakhu Mr., and David Ogbe Agbenu Mr.

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AWARENESS AND USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA: A STUDY OF ICT STUDENTS AT KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY, NIGERIA, Abdrahman Atanda Moustapha

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Security of Information Resources in Academic Libraries in Kwara State, Nigeria, Abdrahman Atanda Moustapha

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Users' Perception and Utilization of Serial Resources in the Academic Library, Kwara State University, Nigeria, Abdrahman Atanda Moustapha

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Students’ Perceptions of Information Literacy at two South African Universities, Mathew Moyo and Ezra Ondari Okemwa Prof

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FRAMEWORK OF SNS USAGE FOR KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION SHARING IN HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTIONS IN TANZANIA, Jaffar Msafiri Ponera

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Knowledge Management Model for Library in Indonesia (Study Case : Sunan Ampel State Islamic University of Surabaya), Ilham M.Said and Merlin Apriliyanti

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Contents and Interactivity of Academic Library Portals in India, Soorya M, Mohamed Haneefa K, and Shivani K.T.

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Assessment Of The Application Of Information Resource Development Strategies For Acquisition in Special Libraries: A Case Study of Benue State University College of Health Science Library, Makurdi, Ternenge Comfort Msurshima, Tofi Simon Ternenge, and Jembe Raphael Terhemen

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Web OPAC Services and Users’ Expectations with Web OPACs of Public and Private Sector University Libraries in Pakistan, Shahzeb Mugheri PhD Scholar, Muhammad Yaseen Khan PhD Scolar, and Muhammad Asif PhD Scholar

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Comparative Study of Users’ Satisfaction with Web OPACs of Public and Private Sector University Libraries in Lahore, Pakistan, Shahzeb Mugheri, Liaquat Ali Rahoo, and Muhammad Asif

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Web OPAC services and barriers users’ face while searching information in public and private sector university libraries in Pakistan, Shahzeb Mugheri, Liaquat Ali Rahoo, Muhammad Asif, and Zahid Hussain Sahito

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The Utilization of Electronic Journal: Analysis of The Source of References for Thesis Writing by Students of Early Childhood Teacher Education Department, Amirul Mukminin, Edi Waluyo, Diana Diana, Akaat Hasjiandito, and Imam Shofwan

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Assistive Technologies used in Canadian University Libraries for the Visually Impaired, Ramina Mukundan and Nikesh Narayanan

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Library Services and Linked Data at Makerere University: Prospects of a Research-Led University, Onan Mulumba

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An overview of knowledge management research in Zimbabwe: From 2010 to 2022, Jonathan Munyoro, Takawira Machimbidza, and Stephen Mutula

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A STUDY OF USING E-RESOURCES BY RESEARCH SCHOLARS IN SELECTED INSTITUTIONS OF SOUTHERN TAMILNADU: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY, SENTHUR VEL MURUGAN LIBRARIAN

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The EFL Students’ Perspectives on Library Modalities: Attitude and Correlation to Academic Achievement, Afif Ikhwanul Muslimin M.Pd. and Fitrana Harintama M.Pd.

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Information Literacy Skills and Impact of COVID-19 on Rural Students of Tamil Nadu, South India, S. Muthukumar and M. Mani

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The Records and Information Management Policy and the Management of Public Sector Records in Zimbabwe, Samson Mutsagondo

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Placing the Cart Before the Horse: E-Records Policy Experiences and Lessons from Zimbabwe’s Provincial Government, Samson Mutsagondo and Petronella Katekwe

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The plight of managing audio-visual archives in developing economies: The case of Zimbabwe, Samson Mutsagondo and Sabina Tholanah

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Use of Library Information Resources by Undergraduate students at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania, NICHOLAUS MWALUKASA Dr

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DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH: PROTOTYPING IN WEB OPAC FOR INDONESIAN CHILDREN, Rifa Nadila, Riche Cynthia Johan, and Gema Rullyana

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It Is Time to Break The Boundaries: Profiling Practices and Perceptions on Marketing in Special Libraries in Sri Lanka., K. A. Vishaka Narmada, Assistant Librarian and W.R.W.M.A.U. Weerakoon, Senior Assistant Librarian

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WEBOMETRIC STUDY OF NATIONAL INSTITUTIONAL RANKING FRAMEWORK (NIRF) LISTED COLLEGE WEBSITE WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO LIBRARY WEB PAGES, Sunil V. Narnaware and Shashikant Ganpatrao Rokade

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Evaluation of Library Websites of Colleges Affiliated to University of Delhi: A Content Analysis Study, Kajal Narula and Paramjeet Kaur Walia

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Open Educational Resources (OER) initiatives: Global and Indian Quo Vadis, Phulasmita Nath

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Relationship between Awareness and Use of Digital Information Resources among University Students of Southern Punjab, Rab Nawaz:, Salman Bin Naeem, and Muhammad Ramzan

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Design and Development of a Public Health Information Service Model for Rural Inhabitants of Balasore District of Odisha, Chittaranjan Nayak Research Scholar (Ph.D) and Dr. Arun Kumar Chakraborty Librarian

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IMPACT OF LIBRARY CONSORTIA ON RESOURCE SHARING IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES: EVIDENCE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI LIBRARY, EUGENE NCHE CHE, Dorothy Njiraine Dr., and Elisha O. Makori Dr.

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The conceptualisation of the Provisioning of Assistive Resources for Patrons with Visual Impairment within Academic Libraries in Zimbabwe, Mthokozisi Masumbika Ncube, Chipo Mutongi, and Mercy Kurebwa

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Evaluating Institutional Repositories’ (IR) capabilities for long-term preservation with a focus on content, file format and metadata practices in selected public university libraries in Kenya, Hellen M. Ndegwa, Emily Bosire Dr., and Damaris Odero Dr.

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Factors influencing library use by students with disabilities in Zimbabwe: The case of United College of Education (UCE), Makhosazana Ndiweni, Takawira Machimbidza, and Stephen Mutula

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Contribution of Annals of Library and Information Studies in SCOPUS database (2011-2021): An analysis Bibliomatrice study, Dheeraj Singh Negi

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Implementation and Design of E-Library System using QR code and Smart Mobile Phone, Dheeraj Singh Negi

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Indian Research Information Network System (IRINS): Analysis of University of Delhi Faculty Profiles in IRINS, Dheeraj Singh Negi

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Mapping of Authorship and collaboration pattern of IFLA journal during 2015-2019: Scientometrics study, Dheeraj Singh Negi

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Trends and Developments of Institutional Open Access Repository Movement in BRICS countries: A comparative Study, Dheeraj Singh Negi

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Toward a New Approach to Information Science: Intertextuality, Narges Neshat

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UNIVERSITY STUDENTS UTILIZATION OF ACADEMIC LIBRARY: A CASE STUDY OF JOSEPH AYO BABALOLA UNIVERSITY IKEJI-ARAKEJI, OSUN STATE NIGERIA, Franca Ngeme Mrs, Grace Ajewole Mrs, and Samson Adesina Akinola

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF CATALOGUERS IN ELECTRONIC ERA IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN SELECTED PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES, OSUN STATE, FRANCA NGEME, GRACE MORENIKE AJEWOLE, and OLUWOLE BANJI AJAYI

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UNDERSTANDING COVID-19 RELATED HEALTH LITERACY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES AMONG THE WORKING LIS PROFESSIONALS IN DR. ZAKIR HUSAIN CENTRAL LIBRARY, JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA: A STUDY, Ms. Nisha MN and Manir Uddin Ansari MUA

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High Performance Work Systems and Job Performance: The Influence of Professional Mentoring a Case of University Libraries in Nigeria, Ifeoma Stella Njoku PhD and Ifeoma Stella Njoku

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Research Productivity of College and Research Library Journal: A Bibliometric Study, Ofoedu Nkiruka Angela and Cynthia Okey-Okafor

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Maturity Analysis of the Information Governance Model Matrix in the Correspondence and Archives Department of the Batam Indonesia Free-Zone Authority, Rayhan Musa Novian and Azman Mat Isa

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Knowledge Sharing on Record Management at Record Centre of Batam Indonesia Free-Zone Authority, Rayhan Musa Musa Novian, Riche Cynthia Johan, and Linda Setiawati

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A SURVEY ON READING HABIT OF LAW STUDENTS IN TAMIL NADU DURING COVID-19: A CASE STUDY, SURESH N and S Thanuskodi

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COMPUTER SKILLS AS CORRELATES OF USE OF ONLINE INFORMATION RESOURCES BY LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE UNDERGRADUATES OF UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, EDO STATE, NIGERIA., Nelson Onyeka Nwabueze, Adaora Joy Udo-Anyanwu Ph.D, and Nneka Eugenia Okore

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Performance of the Website of the Postgraduate College of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Williams Nwagwu, Williams Ezinwa Nwagwu PhD, and Ayo Habeeb

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Management of School Libraries and Utilization of Library Resources by Secondary School Students in Rivers State, Felix Ahamefula Nwankwo Ph.D CLN; Pearl Chidimma Akanwa Prof. CLN; and Ogechi Nkechinyere Okorie Ph.D, CLN

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EFFECT OF LIBRARY RESOURCES ON SECONDARY STUDENTS' ACADEMIC ABILITY LEVELS IN CHEMISTRY IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA, Bernadine Ngozi Nweze PhD, David Agwu Udu PhD, and MaryAnn Ngozi Okpala Mrs.

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ICT AS A TOOL FOR ENHANCING LITERACY FOR LIVELIHOOD IN THE COMMUNITIES OF IMO STATE, NIGERIA, Godwin Nwogu

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Organizational Climate and its Implication on Engagement of Staff: A Library Perspective, Ngozi Ogechukwu Nwogwugwu, Ngozi Uzodike, and Chike Nwosu

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Educational Information Need of Undergraduate Music Students, Edith Nwakaego Nwokenna, Ogechukwu Vivian Amanambu, Blessing Chisom Umeano, Frances Jumoke Oloidi, and Uche Calista Vita-Agundu

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Relevance of Digital Libraries in the Promotion of Security Through Community Policing Strategies in Rivers State, Nigeria, Adaobi Nwoye, Judith Ugwueke, Chinyere Anigbogu, and Christian Olori

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Measures to Improve Information Services Provision in Selected Public University Libraries in Western Kenya., Irene Nyakweba, Joyce Muwanguzi Bukirwa, and Elisam Magara

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ATTITUDE OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE STUDENTS TOWARDS ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES IN SELECTED UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN RIVERS STATE, Chidaka Okachukwu Nyemezu Dr

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ATTITUDE OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE STUDENTS TOWARDS ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES IN SELECTED UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN RIVERS STATE, Chidaka Okachukwu Nyemezu Dr.

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ATTITUDE OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE STUDENTS TOWARDS ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES IN SELECTED UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN RIVERS STATE, Chikada Okachukwu Nyemezu Dr

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Role of the Internet in Narrowing the Digital Divide between the Members of the Jordanian Society during the Coronavirus Crisis, Othman Obeidat and Othman Obeidat

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Need-Achievement And Career Preference Of In-School Adolescents In Anambra State, Nigeria: The Need To Reposition School Librarian/Library Roles, Chizoba L. Obikwelu, Augustina Obioma Ede, Olileanya Iyke Iheakaghchi, and Victoria Yemi Fagbemi

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Digital Literacy Inclusion: The Role of Librarians in Higher Education in the New Normal, Oluwatoyin Oyeyemi Obinyan Mrs and Linus Ikechukwu Ugwuanyi Mr

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LIBRARY RESOURCES UTILIZATION BY LECTURERS IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY, Abigail Chikaodinaka Obodo PhD, Justina Nneka Eze PhD, and Mercy Ifunanya Ani PhD

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Accessibility and Usage of School Library Materials and Facilities by Social Studies Teachers in Sapele Metropolis, Sunday Obro

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Occupational Variables as Correlates of the Turnover Intentions Among Library Personnel in Private University Libraries in South-South, Nigeria., Rosemary Anwuli Odiachi Dr.

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Library information needs of Parents of Children who are Career Workers in Academic Libraries: Implication for Policy and Practice, Richard Sunday Odo Mr, Moses Onyemaechi Ede Dr., and Chinedu Ifedi Okeke Professor

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Use of Mobile Social Media for Academic Activities by Undergraduate Students at the Federal University of Lafia, Nigeria, Alice Olije Odu and Madely Du Preez

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Investigating Postgraduate Students of Olabisi Onabanjo University's Use of Electronic Information Resources UsingTechnology Acceptance Model., Abiodun O. Odunewu, Wuraola Janet Oyedipe, and Siddiqah O. Oyedokun

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EFFECT OF EDUTAINMENT VIDEOS ON LITERACY SKILLS ACQUISITION AMONG PRESCHOOL CHILDREN. IMPLICATIONS FOR UPDATING CHILDREN'S AUDIO-VISUAL LIBRARY, Akobi Thomas Ogbeche Dr and Chinedu Ifedi Okeke Prof.

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USAGE OF SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORKING SITES AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE UNDERGRADUATES IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA, Ivwighreghweta Oghenetega (CLN) Dr. and Uwaifo stephen osahon Prof.

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USAGE OF ELECTRONIC ACADEMIC DATABASE RESOURCES AMONG LECTURERS AND POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS IN WESTERN DELTA UNIVERSITIES, OGHARA, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA, DR. IVWIGHREGHWETA (CLN) OGHENETEGA and SAADATU EIREYI-FIDELIS

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READING HABITS OF UNDERGRADUATES IN UNIVERSITIES IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA, DR. IVWIGHREGHWETA (CLN) OGHENETEGA and DR. EKHORUTOMWEN MARIA-GORRETTI

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Involvement of Library personnel in the Application of Information and Communication Technologies in Academic Libraries in Bayelsa and Delta States, Onoriode Kelvin Oghenovo Mr and Iwhiwhu Enemute Basil Dr

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REJUVENATING ACADEMIC LIBRARIES FOR EFFECTIVE SERVICE DELIVERY IN THE POST COVID-19 ERA, Emuejevoke Paul Ogo Mr, Angela Chiwendu Nweke Mrs, and Ademola Ferdinand Omosekejimi Mr

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INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS VIS- A-VIS INFORMATION UTILIZATION OF STUDENTS OF POLYTECHNICS IN SOUTH EAST NIGERIA, Ndu Maria Ogonna Mrs, Ifeyinwa Blessing Okoye Dr, and Agbagha Mercy Mma Miss

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Enhancing Learners Participation in the use of Libraries through Digital Literacy in Rivers State, Nigeria, Bala Ogu, Gloria Olori, Stella Nwizu, and Christian Olori

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Influence Of User Deviant Behaviours On Information Resources Safety In Public Academic Libraries In Ogun State, Nigeria., Ayomikun Ogunbadejo and Vincent E. Unegbu

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Correlations between Work Environment, Affective, Normative, and Continuance Commitments of Library Personnel in Public University Libraries in South-West Nigeria, Babatunde Ogunbanjo, Solomon Olusegun Awonusi, and Ifedamola Olaniyi

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Utilization of Information and Communication Technology in Public Library Operations in Rivers State, Nigeria, Kolawole Ogunbodede and Ibisiki Bobmanuel Mr.

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Information and Communication Technology Applications and use in Medical Records and Information Management in Selected Hospitals in Ijebu Ode Local Government Area, Ogun State., Aderonke Ogungbade CLN and oluwatobi Abdul Mr

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INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR AND USE BY RESEARCHERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF COLLEGE OF NIGERIA (ASCON), Kuburat Olayinka Ogunode Mrs, Abdulateef Babatunde Oshinaike Dr, and Susanah Oluyinka Tomomowo-Ayodele Mrs

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OPEN ACCESS RESOURCES USAGE AND COPYRIGHT VIOLATION AMONGST UNDERGRADUATES IN TWO UNIVERSITIES IN IBADAN, OYO STATE, Adebisola Theresa Oguntimehin and James Ogielagbega Enamudu

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COVID-19 AND EDUCATION: EFFECTS OF INTEGRATING MOBILE DEVICES WITH UNDERGRADUATE LEARNING PROCESS, Moyosade Omolade Oguntuase and Oluwabunmi Dorcas Bakare

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION IN LIS FOR JOB CREATION, SELF RELIANCE AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Ogwo Okechukwu Kalu

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Information And Communication Technology (ICT) Competence And Job Performance Of Librarians In Universities In Abia State., Emmanuel Kelechi Okehie Lieutenant, Genevive Chigekwu Nnadieto, Doris Chinyere Obiano Dr, and Ndu Maria Ogonna

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Assessment of Preschool Librarians’ Library Disciplining Strategies for Effective Use of Preschool Library, Charity C. Okeke M.Ed, Clara O. Ifelunni PhD, Anthonia N. Ngwoke PhD, Gloria C. Ugwu PhD, Eucharia N. Aye PhD, Chinedu I.O. Okeke Prof, Nnamdi T. Ekeanyanwu Prof, and Christian S. Ugwuanyi PhD

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Enhancing Leaners’ Motivation and Academic Achievement in Basic Science Using Printed Library Resources, Emmanuel C. Okenyi Ph.D, Christian S. Ugwuanyi Ph.D, Victor S. Ezema Ph.D, and Anthonia N. Ngwoke Ph.D

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FACTORS AFFECTING LIBRARIANS’ USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICTs) IN FEDERAL COLLEGES OF EDUCATION, SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA, Oluchi Okere

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UTILIZATION OF LIBRARY RESOURCES AND SERVICES BY ACADEMIC STAFF OF FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (SPECIAL), OYO, OYO STATE, NIGERIA, Oluchi Okere