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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
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
Digital Literacy Inclusion: The Role of Librarians in Higher Education in the New Normal, Oluwatoyin Oyeyemi Obinyan Mrs and Linus Ikechukwu Ugwuanyi Mr
LIBRARY RESOURCES UTILIZATION BY LECTURERS IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY, Abigail Chikaodinaka Obodo PhD, Justina Nneka Eze PhD, and Mercy Ifunanya Ani PhD
Accessibility and Usage of School Library Materials and Facilities by Social Studies Teachers in Sapele Metropolis, Sunday Obro
Occupational Variables as Correlates of the Turnover Intentions Among Library Personnel in Private University Libraries in South-South, Nigeria., Rosemary Anwuli Odiachi Dr.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
READING HABITS OF UNDERGRADUATES IN UNIVERSITIES IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA, DR. IVWIGHREGHWETA (CLN) OGHENETEGA and DR. EKHORUTOMWEN MARIA-GORRETTI
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
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
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
Enhancing Learners Participation in the use of Libraries through Digital Literacy in Rivers State, Nigeria, Bala Ogu, Gloria Olori, Stella Nwizu, and Christian Olori
Influence Of User Deviant Behaviours On Information Resources Safety In Public Academic Libraries In Ogun State, Nigeria., Ayomikun Ogunbadejo and Vincent E. Unegbu
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
Utilization of Information and Communication Technology in Public Library Operations in Rivers State, Nigeria, Kolawole Ogunbodede and Ibisiki Bobmanuel Mr.
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
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
OPEN ACCESS RESOURCES USAGE AND COPYRIGHT VIOLATION AMONGST UNDERGRADUATES IN TWO UNIVERSITIES IN IBADAN, OYO STATE, Adebisola Theresa Oguntimehin and James Ogielagbega Enamudu
COVID-19 AND EDUCATION: EFFECTS OF INTEGRATING MOBILE DEVICES WITH UNDERGRADUATE LEARNING PROCESS, Moyosade Omolade Oguntuase and Oluwabunmi Dorcas Bakare
ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION IN LIS FOR JOB CREATION, SELF RELIANCE AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Ogwo Okechukwu Kalu
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
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
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
Attitude of Faculty Members Towards Open Access Institutional Repositories in Public Universities in North East, Nigeria, Chinyere A. Okezie Dr and Israel Habibu Idris Dr
Digital Libraries in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities, foluke okocha
Evaluation of Web Information Sources for Academic Purposes by Undergraduate Students in a Developing country, foluke okocha
The Role of Academic Libraries in Promoting Clientele Centered Services, Flora Ifeoma Okogwu
The Role of University Libraries in Accreditation of Academic Programmes: Challenges and Prospects, Flora Ifeoma Okogwu and Juliana Obiageri Akidi
Users Perception of the role of Academic Library in Private Universities in Delta State., Stanley Efe Okolo
Rewards and Recognition of Librarians Job Performance in some selected University Libraries in South-South, Nigeria, Ngozi Vera Okonoko, Dika Sunday Ikhimeakhu, and Ozioma Precious Amadi
Utilization of the library and its effect on academic achievement of undergraduates in selected university libraries in South-South, Nigeria, Josiah Sarah Okpa, Idachaba Joy Asibi, and Ufuoma Eruvwe
Assessing Level of Availability and Hindrances to Adequacy of ICT Facilities for the Provision of E-Resources Services in University Libraries in Southwest Nigeria, Oluwatosin Okunoye and Oluwatosin Okunoye
ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH INFORMATION LITERACY OF NIGERIANS ON THE PREVENTIVE MEASURES OF COVID 19 PANDEMIC: A CROSS SECTIONAL ONLINE SURVEY, Onyedikachi Michael Okwor Mr, Linus I. Ugwuanyi mr, Emmanuel C. Eze Dr, and Jude Chidike Onah mr
Computer Mediated Communication Technologies (CMCT) and Librarian’s Interactions with Users for Effective Service Delivery in Delta State University Library, Emmanuel Okwu PhD and Diseiye Oyighan CLN
SOCIAL MEDIA USE AND APPLICATION DURING COVID-19 BY SPECIAL LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA: CASE STUDY OF JUSTICE BABASOLA OGUNADE LAW LIBRARY, NIGERIA, Daniel Olufemi Oladeji Mr and Dorcas O. Bakare
USE OF OPEN ACCESS RESOURCES BY UNDERGRADUATES IN SELECTED PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA., Ahmed Abass Oladele and Marcus Oladotun Aragbaye
Utilization of Digital Information Resources by Undergraduates at Lead City University, Ibadan Nigeria, Taofeek Abiodun Oladokun and Azeez A. Adeoye
Availability and Accessibility of Health Information to Women in Rural Community, Elemere, Moro Local Government, Kwara State, Olamide Hammed Olaiya, marcus oladotun Aragbaye, and Omolara Deborah Akintobi
Digital Literacy Skills of Library and Information Science Undergraduates in South-West, Nigeria, Julie Owansuan OLALERE and Opeyemi Deborah SOYEMI
Use of Mobile Learning Applications and Academic Engagement of Library and Information Science Students in Universities in South-West, Nigeria, Julie Owansuan OLALERE and Opeyemi Deborah SOYEMI PhD
AN OVERVIEW OF THE APPLICATION OF ACADEMIC SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES AS STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY OF ACADEMICS IN NIGERIA UNIVERSITIES, Ademola E. Olanusi and Ademola E. Olanusi
USAGE OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARY-BASED ELECTRONIC RESOURCES BY UNDERGRADUATES AT ADEKUNLE AJASIN UNIVERSITY AKUNGBA –AKOKO, ONDO STATE NIGERIA, Ademola E. Olanusi, Ademola E. Olanusi, and ademola edward
INVESTIGATION OF INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEM SOFTWARE (ILS) USE IN NIGERIAN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY LIBRARIES, Adebola Aderemi Olatoye Mrs
Evaluation of the Adoption and Use of Integrated Library Management Software in Selected Private University Libraries in Osun State, Nigeria, Sunday Olabisi Olatunji and Mutawakilu Adisa Tiamiyu Prof.
The Extent of History Lecturers’ Use of Virtual Libraries for Teaching and Research, Frances Jumoke Oloidi, Chinyere Isaac Madukwe, Ogechukwu Vivian Amanambu, and Blessing Chisom Umeano
Undergraduate History Students’ Attitude towards University Library Services, Frances Jumoke Oloidi, Hero Usiomoefo Obasuyi, Ogechukwu Vivian Amanambu, and Blessing Chisom Umeano
An Assessment of students’ records management system and preservation as a determinant for the effective retrieval and dissemination of information in tertiary institutions in kogi State, Nigeria., Emmanuel Adeniyi Oloniruha and Khalimat Oyiza Momohjimoh
Digital Libraries and Skill Acquisition Training Among Rural Communities for Poverty Alleviation in Rivers State, Nigeria, Christian Olori, Chinyere Anigbogu, Adaobi Nwoye, Judith Ugwueke, and Gloria Olori
The Use of Library in the Promotion of Packaging of African Salad Through Vocational Education Strategies in Enugu State, Nigeria, christian olori, Florence Igbonekwu, and Gloria Olori
Usefulness of Digital Library in the Acquisition of Communication Skills of Business Education Students for Coca Cola Products Dealership in South South Nigeria, Gloria Olori, Effiong Asuquo, and Maureen Madu
Influence of Work-Life Balance on Turnover Intentions of Librarians in Universities in South-West, Nigeria: Implication and Strategies for Improvement., Oluwayemisi Eunice Oloyede and Opeyemi Deborah Soyemi
Application of Technology Resources to Library Information Processing in Academic Libraries in Nigeria, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo
Capacity Building for Sustainable Digital Information Services in 21st Century Administration of Academic Libraries in Nigeria, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo
Library and Information Science (LIS) Education in the 21st Century: Emerging Skills for a Changing World, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo
Review of Curriculum Development in Library and Information Science Education in Nigerian Universities: Issues and Prospects, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo
Roles of Academic Libraries in National Development, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo
Use of Library as a Correlate of Undergraduate Students’ Exploration of Library Materials in Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Nigeria, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo
Digitization of Information Resources in University Libraries in Nigeria: Challenges and Way Forward, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo, Nancy E. Achebe (Prof.), and Lydia M. Olubiyo
Entrepreneurship Education as Tool for Economic Growth: The Roles of Information Centres in Nigeria, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo and Jude Timilehin Olubiyo
Marketing Information Product and Services in the Digital Age in Academic Libraries Environment, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo and Jude Timilehin Olubiyo
A Historical Trace of Library and Information Science Education in Selected Countries of Africa- Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo and Lydia Mercy Olubiyo
Impact of Education of Library and Information Science in National Development in Nigeria, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo and Lydia Mercy Olubiyo