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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
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
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