Notice: Temporary Suspension of Submissions
Dear Authors,
Thank you for your interest in submitting to Library Philosophy and Practice. Due to the high volume of submissions and the increasing time required for thorough peer reviews, we are temporarily pausing the acceptance of new manuscripts. This decision allows us to ensure that all current submissions receive the attention they deserve without compromising the quality of our review process.
At this time, we cannot specify when submissions will reopen. We recommend regularly checking our website for updates. Please note that any articles submitted during this suspension period will not be considered for review.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Should you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us at rgraham7@unl.edu.
Sincerely,
Richard Graham
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
Information Seeking Behaviour of Newspaper Journalists of Karnataka State: A Study, Rajashekhar Mahadevagouda and Pavithrabai M S
Recent Trends in Digital Library Publications: A Scientometric Analysis, Rajashekhar Mahadevagouda and Pavithrabai M. S
PERCEPTION OF ICT SKILL AND OPINION AMONG THE COLLEGE LIBRARIANS IN ASSAM DURING THE PRE-COVID PERIODS: A STUDY, Dr. Prafulla Kumar Mahanta
STUDENT REGISTRATION ARCHIVES MANAGEMENT MALANG STATE UNIVERSITY, Iffa Maisyaroh, Andi Asari, and Nurchasanah Nurchasanah
A Content Analysis of Websites of Indian Medical Research Institutions in respect to Library Services in COVID-19 Pandemic Situation, Subhas Chandra Majhi
The Education and Curriculum Structure of Library and Information Science Department of Gujarat State Universities: A Survey, jignesh makwana
Assessing the efficacy of electronic document management system in records management at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Andrew Malekani and Alex Bahame Alphonce ABA
Management Practices Adopted by Administrators of Children Library Section of College of Education for Enhancing Information and Communication Technology: Implication for Policy and E-Counselling, Ifeyinwa F. Manafa PhD, Chinedu Ifedi Okeke PhD, Moses Onyemaechi Ede PhD, and Amanda U. Ugwoezuonu PhD
Integration of Linked Open Data Authorities with OpenRefine : A Methodology for Libraries, Sukumar Mandal
Transforming Thesaurus Records into MARC 21 and MADS: Designing a Framework for Libraries, Sukumar Mandal and Sailendra Malik
The Impact of Public Library services on the People of Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India, Dr P.Bala subra manian P and Pool Pandian Pool K
Techno-Stress Incidence of Occupational Stress on Job Productivity of Academic Librarians in Three Selected Federal Universities in Southwest Nigeria, ilori Edeole maria Mrs, Imam Abayomi Dr., Shittu A. Rukayat Mrs, Oluwafemi V. Segun Mr., and Adeyemi R. Oluwafemi MR
Awareness and satisfaction of research scholars using library resources and services in academic libraries, Seyedhadi Marjaei Dr., Fahimeh Ahmadianyazdi Dr., and M Chandrashekara Prof.
SOCIAL NETWORKING: INSTRUMENT FOR PROMOTING LIBRARY SERVICES TO UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA., ASOGWA AMUCHE MARYROSE and ONYEKE EMMANUEL ONYEKE
Assessment of Digital Literacy Skills among UG students of Tangla College, Udalguri, Assam: A Study, F Chanchin Mawia and Boro Bhai Gyashree
Catching Up with Innovation and Trends in University Library Services in Nigeria: an Analytical Study of University Library Websites in Nigeria, francisca chinyeaka mbagwu Dr.
Staffing and Supervision as Predictors of Students’ Satisfaction with Library Services in Public Secondary Schools in Imo State., Ijeoma Ferdy Mbagwu Ph.D
Management Functions as Correlates of Students’ Satisfaction with Library Services in Public Secondary Schools in Imo State., Ijeoma Ferdy Mbagwu Ph.D and Adaora Joy Udo-Anyanwu Ph.D
The role of library and information professionals in the provision of financial literacy in developing countries, OBIAGELI F. MBAJIORGU, Oyemike Victor BENSON Ph.D, and Emmanuel Ezechi ONWUZURUIKE
Usage patterns of Open Access Institutional Repositories in Tanzania: A Case of Selected Public Universities, Anna Shangwe Mbughuni
STAFF MOTIVATION AND EFFECTIVE LIBRARY SERVICE DELIVERY IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, OWERRI AND MICHAEL OPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE, Faustinus U. McAlbert, Ada Uchenna Tony-Okereke Dr, and Ikechukwu Nwaonu
Information Seeking Behavior in Digital Environment: A study of Post Graduate and PhD Students of Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Debraj Meher Dr, Mukesh Behera, and Monisha Mishra
Information Literacy Programs and the Public Library: Users’ Views on Information Literacy, shahid mehmood and Rais Ahmed Samdani
Relevance of Internet of Things to Health Institutions in Clinical Data Management: Implication for Librarians, Faith O. Mesagan, Moses Elechi, Francis O. Adurota, Chinedu Obinna Ejimonye, and Onyinyechi G. Ossai
Security Problems of Academic Libraries in Nigeria, Angelyna Mindapa
Critical Evaluation of Blake And Mouton’s Managerial Grid and Its Application To Baze University Library, Angelyna Kimu Mindapa
Study on Information Needs and Seeking Behavior of the Health Science Researchers in an Indian Tertiary Health Care Institution, Manoj Mishra "Dr.", Rabindra Kumar Mahapatra, and Rasmita Patra
Usage of e-resources by the Users of the Agricultural University Libraries in India, Monisha Mishra and Dr. Krushna Chandra Panda
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.
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.
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
Web Information Seeking Behaviour of Undergraduate Students of Library and Information Studies at the University of Zululand, Khulekani Maxwell Mnguni and Matsobane D. Kekana
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
AN ASSESSMENT OF USER SATISFACTIONS WITH LIBRARY RESOURCES AT OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY OAU, NIGERIA, Lawal Mohammed Tukur and Mr Nafi’u Maharazu
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
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
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
ICT SELF-EFFICIENCY SKILLS OF LIBRARY STAFF IN SELECTED PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA, Olabisi Moruwawon and Shailendra Kumar Dr
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.
AWARENESS AND USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA: A STUDY OF ICT STUDENTS AT KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY, NIGERIA, Abdrahman Atanda Moustapha
Security of Information Resources in Academic Libraries in Kwara State, Nigeria, Abdrahman Atanda Moustapha
Users' Perception and Utilization of Serial Resources in the Academic Library, Kwara State University, Nigeria, Abdrahman Atanda Moustapha
Students’ Perceptions of Information Literacy at two South African Universities, Mathew Moyo and Ezra Ondari Okemwa Prof
FRAMEWORK OF SNS USAGE FOR KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION SHARING IN HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTIONS IN TANZANIA, Jaffar Msafiri Ponera
Knowledge Management Model for Library in Indonesia (Study Case : Sunan Ampel State Islamic University of Surabaya), Ilham M.Said and Merlin Apriliyanti
Contents and Interactivity of Academic Library Portals in India, Soorya M, Mohamed Haneefa K, and Shivani K.T.
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
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
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
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
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
Assistive Technologies used in Canadian University Libraries for the Visually Impaired, Ramina Mukundan and Nikesh Narayanan
Library Services and Linked Data at Makerere University: Prospects of a Research-Led University, Onan Mulumba
An overview of knowledge management research in Zimbabwe: From 2010 to 2022, Jonathan Munyoro, Takawira Machimbidza, and Stephen Mutula
A STUDY OF USING E-RESOURCES BY RESEARCH SCHOLARS IN SELECTED INSTITUTIONS OF SOUTHERN TAMILNADU: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY, SENTHUR VEL MURUGAN LIBRARIAN
The EFL Students’ Perspectives on Library Modalities: Attitude and Correlation to Academic Achievement, Afif Ikhwanul Muslimin M.Pd. and Fitrana Harintama M.Pd.
Information Literacy Skills and Impact of COVID-19 on Rural Students of Tamil Nadu, South India, S. Muthukumar and M. Mani
The Records and Information Management Policy and the Management of Public Sector Records in Zimbabwe, Samson Mutsagondo
Placing the Cart Before the Horse: E-Records Policy Experiences and Lessons from Zimbabwe’s Provincial Government, Samson Mutsagondo and Petronella Katekwe
The plight of managing audio-visual archives in developing economies: The case of Zimbabwe, Samson Mutsagondo and Sabina Tholanah
Use of Library Information Resources by Undergraduate students at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania, NICHOLAUS MWALUKASA Dr
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH: PROTOTYPING IN WEB OPAC FOR INDONESIAN CHILDREN, Rifa Nadila, Riche Cynthia Johan, and Gema Rullyana
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
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
Evaluation of Library Websites of Colleges Affiliated to University of Delhi: A Content Analysis Study, Kajal Narula and Paramjeet Kaur Walia
Open Educational Resources (OER) initiatives: Global and Indian Quo Vadis, Phulasmita Nath
Relationship between Awareness and Use of Digital Information Resources among University Students of Southern Punjab, Rab Nawaz:, Salman Bin Naeem, and Muhammad Ramzan
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
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.
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
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.
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
Contribution of Annals of Library and Information Studies in SCOPUS database (2011-2021): An analysis Bibliomatrice study, Dheeraj Singh Negi
Implementation and Design of E-Library System using QR code and Smart Mobile Phone, Dheeraj Singh Negi
Indian Research Information Network System (IRINS): Analysis of University of Delhi Faculty Profiles in IRINS, Dheeraj Singh Negi
Mapping of Authorship and collaboration pattern of IFLA journal during 2015-2019: Scientometrics study, Dheeraj Singh Negi
Trends and Developments of Institutional Open Access Repository Movement in BRICS countries: A comparative Study, Dheeraj Singh Negi
Toward a New Approach to Information Science: Intertextuality, Narges Neshat
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
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
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
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
Research Productivity of College and Research Library Journal: A Bibliometric Study, Ofoedu Nkiruka Angela and Cynthia Okey-Okafor
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
Knowledge Sharing on Record Management at Record Centre of Batam Indonesia Free-Zone Authority, Rayhan Musa Musa Novian, Riche Cynthia Johan, and Linda Setiawati
A SURVEY ON READING HABIT OF LAW STUDENTS IN TAMIL NADU DURING COVID-19: A CASE STUDY, SURESH N and S Thanuskodi
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
Performance of the Website of the Postgraduate College of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Williams Nwagwu, Williams Ezinwa Nwagwu PhD, and Ayo Habeeb
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
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.
ICT AS A TOOL FOR ENHANCING LITERACY FOR LIVELIHOOD IN THE COMMUNITIES OF IMO STATE, NIGERIA, Godwin Nwogu
Organizational Climate and its Implication on Engagement of Staff: A Library Perspective, Ngozi Ogechukwu Nwogwugwu, Ngozi Uzodike, and Chike Nwosu
Educational Information Need of Undergraduate Music Students, Edith Nwakaego Nwokenna, Ogechukwu Vivian Amanambu, Blessing Chisom Umeano, Frances Jumoke Oloidi, and Uche Calista Vita-Agundu
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
Measures to Improve Information Services Provision in Selected Public University Libraries in Western Kenya., Irene Nyakweba, Joyce Muwanguzi Bukirwa, and Elisam Magara
ATTITUDE OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE STUDENTS TOWARDS ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES IN SELECTED UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN RIVERS STATE, Chidaka Okachukwu Nyemezu Dr
ATTITUDE OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE STUDENTS TOWARDS ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES IN SELECTED UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN RIVERS STATE, Chidaka Okachukwu Nyemezu Dr.
ATTITUDE OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE STUDENTS TOWARDS ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES IN SELECTED UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN RIVERS STATE, Chikada Okachukwu Nyemezu Dr
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
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