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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
Computing Technologies and Paperless Classroom in Library Schools in Rivers State, Anthonia Omehia and Onyema Nsirim
Documentation of Nigerian Indigenous Knowledge System: The Role of the Library, Christopher Agbeniaru Omigie Dr., Theresa Osasu Makinde Mrs., and Ademola Victor Adeniran Mr.
DIGITAL SKILLS PROFILE AND ACADEMIC STAFF SERVICE DELIVERY DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC LOCK DOWN IN UNIVERSITIES IN CROSS RIVER STATE, Garieth Omorobi Omorobi, Winifred Emu Harry Ph.D, and Francisca Alah Kenn-Aklah
Cataloguers’ Awareness, ICT Skills and Use of Resources Description and Access (RDA) in University Libraries in South South, Nigeria, Ademola Ferdinand Omosekejimi Mr (CLN), Angela Chiwendu Nweke Mrs (CLN), and Okesanya Roseline Omoadoni Mrs (CLN) (MNLA)
Library Services Provision and Satisfaction: A Case Study of Postgraduate Students in Universities in South-west, Nigeria, Ayotola Olubunmi Onanuga, Halimah Odunayo Amuda, and Olufemi Olubunmi Ilori
Extent of Utilisation and Satisfaction of Open-Access Electronic Resources by Postgraduate Students of Federal Universities in South South, Nigeria, Ufuoma Dymphna Onobrakpor
Awareness of Undergraduates in Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State about Reference Management Software., Oghenovo Kelvin Onoriode Mr
EFFICACY OF AUDIO-VISUAL AIDED INSTRUCTION FOR IMPROVING STUDENTS’ INTEREST AND ACHIEVEMENT IN STEM SUBJECTS: IMPLICATIONS FOR LIBRARY PRACTICE, William Onu, Anthony Uchechukwu Uzoigwe, Fakolade Benjamin Ayodele, Oluwatoyin Comfort Oluwatosin, and Deborah Dele
AN ASSESSMENT INTO INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS AMONG FINE AND APPLIED ARTS UNDERGRADUATES IN SOUTH-EAST FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA, Chinweoke Ffrancisca Onwuasoanya Dr, Edumchieke Ritadoris Ubah Dr, Chiemezie Joecollins Ezepue Mr, Oloidi Oluwafemi Dr., and Nwachukwu Kenechukwu Udeaja Mr
An Appraisal of the availability and application of Wireless Fidelity Technology in Services of Academic libraries, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
An assessment of Networking and Resource Sharing in Federal University Libraries in Nigeria, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
An Assessment of the Effect of Self-efficacy, Reading Culture, Utilization of Library Habits on the Academic Achievements of Student-librarians, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
An Empirical study of the Influence of Knowledge Sharing Behaviors and Organizational Culture on Staff Performance in University Libraries, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
An Examination of Peer Group Influence and gender as correlates of Library and Information Science Students’ Attitude towards Examination Malpractice: Implication for the development of students, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
An Examination of Student-Librarians’ Reading Preference: Print Materials or Electronic Materials, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
An Investigation into Academic Self-efficacy, Peer Influence and Examination Anxiety as Correlates of Academic Achievement Drive of Library and Information Science Students, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
An Investigation of the Inclusion of Information and Communication Technologies in the Management of University Libraries, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
Application of Bibliotherapy by School Libraries as a Tool for Enhancement of Reading Culture and Good Behaviors among Students, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
A survey on inmates of correctional centres information desires and accessibility: Librarians and Libraries as facilitators, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
Awareness of Learning Disabilities among Academic Librarians in Federal Universities in Nigeria, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
Impact of the Utilization of Bibliotherapy by School Libraries and Librarians on Behaviors of Juveniles in Correctional Homes, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
Knowledge Sharing Practices and Behaviors in University Libraries: A Survey, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
Librarians’ perception of violence on the student-librarians: An empirical study, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
Managing anger among student-librarians using aggression replacement training and cognitive behavioral therapy, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
Social perception of the image of public libraries and librarians by users as catalyst of transformation: A survey, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
Student-librarians awareness and utilization of scholarly electronic resources, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
AN APPRAISAL OF TRADITIONAL AND MODERN METHODS OF SECURITY OF INFORMATION RESOURCES IN CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY LIBRARY, CHIBUEZE NORBERT ONWUEKWE
Availability of Information Resources and Students Satisfaction with the Use of School Library in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State., CHIBUEZE NORBERT ONWUEKWE
INFLUENCE OF AVAILABILITY OF ELECTRONICS RESOURCES AND SPECIAL COLLECTIONS ON STUDENTS SATISFACTION WITH THE USE OF SCHOOL LIBRARY IN AHOADA EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF RIVERS STATE, CHIBUEZE NORBERT ONWUEKWE
RECORD MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES DELIVERY OF ENUGU ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION COMPANY (EEDC) AGUATA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OFFICE, ANAMBRA STATE, CHIBUEZE NORBERT ONWUEKWE
THE MARKETING OF THE INFORMATION PRODUCTS AND SERVICES IN THE LIBRARIES, CHIBUEZE NORBERT ONWUEKWE
PRESERVATION OF INFORMATION RESOURCES AND USER SATISFACTION WITH THE USE OF LIBRARY IN OKO POLYTECHNIC, ANAMBRA STATE., CHIBUEZE NORBERT ONWUEKWE, Chukwuma Simon Olise, and Awajionyi Blessing Suleiman
RECORD MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES DELIVERY OF INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION (INEC) DELTA STATE CHAPTER, CHIBUEZE NORBERT ONWUEKWE and Awajionyi Blessing Suleiman
Blended or Differentiated Instruction for Inclusive Education during Post-COVID-19 Era: The Need for Upgrading School Libraries in Nigeria, Charity Onyishi
Contributions of Human and Non-human Resources’ Function, Benefit, and Rigidities Associated with Marketing E-resources among the Staff of Selected Technical University (TU) Libraries in Ghana., MICHAEL OPPONG MR., STEPHANIE OWUSU ANSAH Ms., and DANIEL OFORI Dr.
User Awareness and Usability of Research Support Platforms amongst undergraduates at Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) in Ghana, MICHAEL OPPONG MR., STEPHANIE OWUSU ANSAH MS., and AKWASI DUFFOUR FRIMPONG MR.
Wikipedia edit- a -thon in a Nigerian academic library, Ngozi Eunice Osadebe Dr., Scholastica C. Ukwoma Dr, Ezi O. Njoku Mrs, Delight Udochukwu, Chika Phoebe Madumere, and Chinwe N. Ezeani Professor
Managing Deviant Behaviours among Undergraduate Student Users of Federal University Libraries in Southwest, Nigeria, Osagie Oseghale and Christopher Olumuyiwa Ola
Assessment of Teachers' Perception of the Provision, Use, and Maintenance of Information and Communication Technology Facilities (ICT) in Ekiti State Primary School Libraries in Nigeria, Mensah Prince Osiesi, Chigozie Celestina Oke Dr, Adejimi Oluwatobi Busiyi Mr, Adenike Lucia Arulebe Mrs, Nnaemeka Chijioke Okorie Mr, and Onyiye Maureen Okoh Mrs
Gender Differences in Information Literacy Self-Efficacy among Academic Librarians in Federal University Libraries in South-East Nigeria, OSITA VICTOR OSSAI Dr
MAPPING LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS COMPETENCIES USING TECHNOLOGICAL PARADIGM SHIFT: SURVEY OF THREE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES, Oladotun Ayowumi Osunkentan, Adepero Olajumoke Odumade, and Abiodun Kushoro
A Survey of Adoption and Use of Koha Library Integrated System in Nigeria, Aderonke Olufemi Otunla, Bosede Olutoyin Akintola, and Oyejoke Adetayo Omotayo
Evaluation of the Availability and Utilization Status of Texts in Core Subjects in Primary Schools’ Libraries, Valentine Joseph Owan, Daniel Clement Agurokpon, and Abahcham V. Owan
Enhancing information access through information literacy programs: a case of Marist International University College., Edgar Owira and Arnold Mwanzu
Academic social media use for research by postgraduates of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ogun State, Nigeria., Siddiqah Olatope Oyedokun Mrs, Ahmed Olakunle Simisaye Dr, and Opeyemi Ebenezer Afolabi Mr
AVAILABILITY, ACCESSIBILITY AND UTILIZATION OF ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES BY UNDERGRADUATES OF LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, OGBOMOSO, OYO STATE, NIGERIA, Kehinde Mary Oyelade Mrs, Vincent Enyeribe Unegbu Prof, and Madukoma Ezinwayi Madukoma Dr
INFORMATION NEEDS AND SEEKING PATTERN OF CHILDREN IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES: A CASE STUDY OF KWARA STATE LIBRARY, NIGERIA, Ronke Oyetunji, Michael Chinweike Chigbundu, and David Azeez Olokode
DETERMINANT FACTORS FOR THE EVALUATION OF LIBRARY WEBSITE CREDIBILITY BY THE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA, Francis Olusanjo OYEYEMI, Akawu LAMI, Medinat Olayemi BAKARE, Mojisola Omowumi ODEWOLE, and Akeem IMAM
PUPILS’ EXPERIENCE WITH E-LEARNING DURING COVID-19 LOCKDOWN IN DELTA STATE., Gloria Ogheneghatowho Oyovwe-Tinuoye Dr and Esharenana E. Adomi Prof
USER PERCEPTION OF THE USE OF INTEGRATED LIBRARY SOFTWARES FOR SERVICE DELIVERY IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN THE NIGER DELTA, NIGERIA, Gloria Ogheneghatowho Oyovwe-Tinuoye Dr and Ademola Ferdinand Omosekejimi Mr
LAM-Related Research Funded Under Spain’s National Research Agenda (2010 – 2020), Ana R. Pacios and Sara Martínez Cardama
Assessing the Factors Affecting the Use Of Web 2.0 Tools in Selected Iran Medical University Libraries, Sirous Panahi, Aala Abtin, and Shahram Sedghi
Global Research Trends and Hot Topics on Library and Information Science: A Bibliometric Analysis, Sirous Panahi Associate Professor in Librarianship and Medical Information Department, Mahshid lotfi, and Ali Ouchi
Records Management of the MSU-Main Campus: Employees Observations, Leilannie Muti Pangcatan
Utilization of E- Resources by Faculty Members and Students in Management Institutions, Coimbatore: A Study, Charles Panneerdas
Serving what’s served: a survey of scholarly dishonesty and plagiarism awareness of research scholars of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, Manoj Kumar Pant Mr. and Udita Negi Mrs
Use of Internet of Things (IoT) Technologies in Indian Institutes of Management (I.I.M.) Libraries: A Study, Manoj Kumar Pant Mr., Udita Negi, and Surabhi Seth Ms
A Study of Information Needs of Members of Parliament of India related to Rural and Urban Development in their Constituency, DR POONAM PARASHAR, Dr GAREEMA SHARMA, and DR SHAILENDRA KUMAR
A Study on Information Seeking Behavior of Professors of Arts Colleges Affiliated to Gujarat University, krina Kalpesh Patel
Role of School Libraries in sharpening 21st century skills of students, Rajesh Patel and Anitha B.
Effect of library training on usage of E-databases by students and teaching faculty in private Higher Educational University., Seeta Devi Penta
Application of Wilson's Theory of Information Seeking Behaviour to Public Library as a Source of Business Information for SMEs in Nigeria., Ugbala Chukwuemeka Peter, Lawal Olayide Wasiu, Olawale Gabrie Sola, Emmanuel Adeniyi Oloniruha, and Fatokun Adesoji Musa
EVALUATION OF PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES BY THE USERS OF MURSHIDABAD DISTRICT, WEST BENGAL, Md Soleman Pharcy, Abuzar Hossain, and Pichano Kikon
User Education Programmes, Resources Availability And Use: The Experience Of College Of Education Students In Kwara State, Nigeria, Kathleen C. Phillips
Perspective Social networking effect in academic libraries: Student Perspectives, Dr. Raja Suresh Kumar Pitla , Librarian and Kutty Kumar Dr
Social Inclusion-Based Library Transformation Program, Enjela Pratiwi and Heriyanto Heriyanto
Evaluation of the Utilization of Electronic Filing System as Information Retrieval Medium at the Records Centre Unit of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Indonesia, Nilam Ananda Putri and Muhammad Azwar
Information Literacy Skills Influence on the Utilisation of Electronic Information Resources among Nigerian students: polytechnic experience, Ganiyu Oluwaseyi Quadri and Sekinat Abiodun Alasa Mrs
Feasibility study of implementation of a customer satisfaction monitoring system (CSMS) in the public library from a management perspective, Iraj Radad Dr and Zahra Hojjat Hoseyni
Bridging the Technical Issues for Successful Research: Role of Librarians in Bangladesh, Md. Shafiur Rahman
Bibliometric Study of DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology from 1981-2018, BAL RAM and Sandeepa Yadav
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND JOB ANALYSIS IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES OF HARYANA: A STUDY, Mange Ram and Arun Kumar
Developing a Subject Gateway for Accessing Online Resources on Korean Studies, W.M. Tharanga Dilruk Ranasinghe Dr.
Digital Literacy Competency Among Users Of Visva- Bharati Central Library: A Study, Jyotsna Ranjan
Analysis of Digital Information Management Strategies by the Faculties of Higher Education Institutions, Ashoka R., Pavan N.S., and Priya R.
Open Access Journals in Agriculture and Allied Sciences: A Study based on Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Ganesan Rathinasabapathy and Veeranjaneyulu
ICT Competence and Use of Digital Library by Post Graduate Students of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Kelechi Keyna Keyna Ray-Ogbonna, Humphrey I. Wiche PhD, and Emmanuel Okwu PhD
Development of Village Libraries Through Identification of Regional Potentials and Involvement Society (Case Study at the Library of "Harapan Bangsa" Pegat Bukur Village, Sambaliung District, Berau Regency, East Kalimantan Province, Indonesia), Perwitasari Rengganingtyastuti and Perwitasari Rengganingtyastuti
Stress effects on work efficiency: study by professionals at the Cambridge school library of Karachi Sindh, Pakistan., Ahsan Raza Rizvi Mr. and Naweed- e- Sehar Dr.
Examining undergraduate students’ information literacy competency on e-resources utilization at Mzumbe University, Tanzania, julitha rukamata
Knowledge Management in Islamic Bank, Aam Slamet Rusydiana, Hendri Tanjung, Meri Indri Hapsari, and Dwi Purwoko
Library Publishing: Exploring the Potential of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Library, Lucy Afeafa Ry-Kottoh Ph.D, Esther White Ph.D, and Samuel Smith Esseh Ph.D
Indexing and Abstracting Techniques for Provision of Easy Accessibility of Materials in Bayero University Library Kano, Nigeria., Ayuba Ubale Sa'ad, Aminu Danbabale, and Musa Abdulmalik
Workplace Information Literacy: Current State of Research Published from South-Asia, Haleema Saadia and Muhammad Asif Naveed
Knowledge Management Application in the Service Industry, Fatima Muhammad Saba CLN
USE OF DIGITAL RESOURCES BY MEDICAL STUDENTS, Sobia Sadaf, Rashid Siddique, and Khurram Shahzad
ASSESSMENT OF JOB SATISFACTION OF EMPLOYEES’ IN AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY LIBRARY ZARIA, Muhammad Kabir Sahabi
Using Social Media as a Tool to Re-Define and Transform Academic Library Service in the 21st Century, Danjuma Saidu and Job Onekutu Sani
UNDERSTANDING LIBRARIAN TRANSFORMATIONAL AND TRANSACTIONAL LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES THROUGH THE LENS OF STUDENTS RESPONSE WHILE SPENDING TIME IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARY, Naveed Saif, Sadaqat Ali, Imrab Shaheen, and Salman Ayaz
A Scientometric Analysis and Visualization of the Universal Reading Motivation Studies Based on Co-Word and Co-Author, Mozhdeh Salajegheh
Prospect and Challenges of Electronic Information Resources Usage by Distance Learning Students of Ibadan University, Mudasiru Salami and Iseoluwa Adedokun
AWARENESS AND UTILIZATION OF WEB 2.0 IN SHARING OF KNOWLEDGE AMONG FACULTY MEMBERS OF FEDERAL SCHOOL OF SURVEYING, OYO, Sakirat Aderonke Salawu
Open Access Institutional Digital Repositories of SAARC Countries: A Webometric Analysis, Kousik Samanta
UTILIZING THE POTENTIALS OF BIG DATA IN LIBRARY ENVIRONMENTS IN NIGERIAN FOR RECOMMENDER SERVICES, Job Onekutu Sani and Nneka Angela Oseji
Research Support Service Model of Academic Library: Case Study at Eastern University, Sri Lanka, S Santharooban
Use of Electronic Resources by Law Academics in India, Dr. Sunita D. Mane (Saware) and Subaveerapandiyan A
Utilization of Open Access Journals by Library and Information Science Undergraduates in Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria, Oyinkepreye E. Sawyerr-George Dr., Kolawole Ogunbodede, and Bulor Cocodia Miss
Assessment of the Quality Services of the University Libraries: The case of Birjand University Library, Leili Seifi