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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
Information Literacy Skills as Predicator of Misinformation Sharing Among Undergraduate Students in Nigeria, Opeyemi Soyemi Dr and Ifaka Queen Inazu
Library Revitalization: Best Practice in Village Libraries, Dyah Puspitasari Srirahayu, Esti Putri Anugrah, Trisa Berlianasari, Thomi Reza Irfanda, Thantrie Jawi Insani, and Ferdisa Rahma Retanti
Information Institution Services in Indonesia during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Dyah Puspitasari Srirahayu, Esti Putri Anugrah, and Muhammad Rifky Nurpratama
Staying safe while teaching and learning online in Library and Information Science training schools in Uganda: The case of Makerere University, Francis Ssekitto
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT OF THE INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEM FOR LATE ADOPTERS: THE CASE OF AT MAKERERE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY, Francis Ssekitto
Refugees' Digital Equity, Inclusion, and Access in Public Libraries: A Narrative Review, Jessie Stoner, Nicklesh Sagran, Danny Cervantes, Steffanie Baseley, and Sarah Borgolini
Mosque Library: History, Function and Research Map, Sudana Sudana, Aam Slamet Rusydiana, and Nur Fahmiyati
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Tools for Dissemination of Covid19 Information: A Usage Analysis among Information Professionals in Kwara State, Kabiru Gambari Sulaiman and Qudus Ajibola Bankole
Indigenisation of Nigerian Librarianship through Indigenous Knowledge: Exploring its Possibilities, Abdulakeem Sodeeq Sulyman,; Basirat Omolara Amzat; and Muritadho Abiodun Taiwo
Optimalisation of E-Resources from National Library and Online Information of Covid-19 to Develop Literacy and Numeracy Test Like PISA, Nadi Suprapto, Binar K. Prahani, and Utama A. Deta
Mobile Library in Indonesian Villages: A Form of Sustainable Development Goal in Education (SDG 4), Nadi Suprapto and Ahmad Qosyim
The Role of the Librarian of the DI. Yogyakarta Library and Archives Service in the Success of the Accreditation of School Libraries in the Regiaon, Trilastiti Suryaningtyas and Perwitasari Rengganingtyastuti
Information Literacy in Curriculum Development and Online Learning During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Samsul Susilawati
Library and Information Science Research in Asia Region: A Bibliometric Perspective, Suwarno Suwarno
HOT FIT MODEL DIGITAL LIBRARY EVALUATION AT STATE UNIVERSITY OF SURABAYA, Mohammad Syahidul Haq, Muchlas Samani, and Karwanto .
Awareness and Use of Intellectual Freedom Policy in Academic Libraries in Ilorin Metropolis, Muritadho Abiodun Taiwo and Abdulakeem Sodeeq SULYMAN
Utilization of social networks sites among LIS professionals in academic libraries: a study of Balochistan, Pakistan., Zhiwei Tang and Anwar Muhammad
Global Research Trends in Public Libraries: A bibliometric evaluation of “Public Library Quarterly”, Muhammad Tanveer, Ikram Ul Haq, and Haider Mahmood
Health Literacy: A Catalyst for meeting health information need of BPL Community of Malda District, Najhat Tarannum and Parikshit Mondal Dr.
Analytical Study of the Documents Contributed by the VNMKV University Library to the Krishikosh Repository, Dr. Kalyan U. Tekale and Dr. Santosh D. Kadam
Influence of School Libraries on Promotion of Reading Culture for Self- Development and Knowledge Enhancement among Students in Selected Secondary Schools in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria, Tofi Simon Ternenge, Yankyar Ashulaga Thomas, and Jembe Raphael Terhemen
PERCEPTION AND CONTRIBUTION OF LIBRARIANS TO OPEN ACCESS RESOURCES IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN EKITI STATE, NIGERIA, Fajiwe Olabode Thomas and Adedara Judah T
Current Unanswered Questions in Social Media Activism Research, Kelsey A. Thompson
Google Originality Test: An Instrument for Research Integrity in Higher Educational Institutes, Madhukar Bapu Togam and Prakash Babanrao Jadhav
Challenges, Opportunities, and Progress in Librarianship since the Great Recession: An Examination of Graduate ALA-Accredited Curricula, the Workforce, and Professional Development Trends, Jonathan Torres, Naomi Gold, and Jaimie Donnelly
Organizational Knowledge Management practices for better Library and Information Services, P K Tripathy
Strategy to Sharpen the Students’ Skills in Colon Classification, Saravanan T
Proposed Integrated System for Library Services and Online Education: A Pakistani Perspective, Dr. Muhammad Tufail Khan, Sadaf Rafiq, Dr. Shaukat Ali, and Dr. Irfan Ali
Accessibility and Utilization of Information Resources by Academic Staff of Federal University Gusau amid Telecommunication shutdown in Zamfara State., bello Tukur, Nura Ibrahim, and Maimuna Muhammad Lawal
The Role of Library and Information Professionals in Creating a Smart learning Environment using Modern Technologies and Innovations in the COVID-19 Era: Introducing Individuals’ Uniqueness Consideration, Ebubechukwu E. Uba CLN
The impact of Selection and acquisition of library retrieval tools in Benue State University library: The challenges and prospects on academic performance of undergraduate Students., Gabriel Keghtor Ubwa, Doris Teerkimbi Ubwa, and Kate Agbo
Library Environmental Factors and Students’ Patronage of Library Services in the University of Uyo Main Library, Clement Udo and Edidiong Nyong Ben Mr
Media Literacy in Library and Information Centres: practical perspectives, Clement Samuel Udo Mr, Edidiong Nyong Ben Mr, Ifiok James Afaha mr, and Shalom Yusuf Mr
Enhancing Children's Achievement in Basic Science using Library Electronic Books: A Case of Simple Repeated Evaluation, Christian Ugwuanyi PhD
Improving Students’ Achievement in Physics Using Library Electronic Journals, Christian Ugwuanyi
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Internet Library Resources on Students’ Achievement in Physics, Christian S. Ugwuanyi PhD
Sociodemographic Determinants of Librarians’ Psychological Wellbeing: An Ex-Post Facto Research, Christian S. Ugwuanyi PhD
Influence of Preschool Librarians’ Demographic Characteristics on their Library Discipline Practices: An Ex-post Facto Research, Christian S. Ugwuanyi PhD, Charity C. Okeke M.Ed, and Chinedu I.O. Okeke Prof
Evaluating Preschool Librarians’ Information and Communication Technology Competency Level for Online Teaching, Christian S. Ugwuanyi Ph.D and Chinedu I.O. Okeke Prof
Evaluating Preschool Librarians’ Utilisation of Information and Communication Technology for Virtual Library Services, Christian S. Ugwuanyi Ph.D and Chinedu I.O. Okeke Prof
Utilization of Bibliotherapy among Public Primary School English Language Teachers: Implications for Teaching Library reading Skills, Gloria Chikasiemobi Ugwu PhD, Cajetan Ikechukwu Egbe PhD, and Clara Odozi Ifelunni PhD
FACTORS INFLUENCING SELECTION AND ACQUISITION OF LEGAL INFORMATION RESOURCES IN UNIVERSITY LAW LIBRARIES: A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF JOS LAW LIBRARY, JOS, PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA., Lilian Ene Ujah and Eneojo Emmanuel Jacob
Post-Harvest Technology Information Awareness of Agro-Based Women Entrepreneurs in Abia State, Nigeria, Amarachi Confidence Ukpabi Ph.D , Library and Information Science and Ukpabi Joseph Ukpabi PhD, Food Science and Technology
Library Education and Its Impact on Students’ Library Use in Coal City University, Enugu, Nigeria., Perpetua Onyinyechi Ukwueze, Heman Uchechukwu Osuagwu, and Steven Chukwudi Ani
INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS OF ACADEMIC STAFF OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES IN NORTH EAST NIGERIA, Musa Yila Umar Mr. and Yemisi Tomilola Babalola PhD
Relationship between Transformational and Transactional Leadership Styles and Job Performance of Librarians in Federal university libraries in South-South, Nigeria., Enite Anita Urhefe-Okotie
ACCESS AND UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION RESOURCES BY DISTANCE LEARNERS IN NORTH-WESTERN STUDY CENTRE LIBRARIES OF NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, Dahiru Usman, Shamwil Bala Salisu, and Fatima Lasisi Ibarahim
Use of Electronic Information Resources by Postgraduate Students of Faculty of Education in Imo State University, Owerri Library, Linda Ijeoma Uwandu
Strategies Used by Librarians in Marketing Information Resources and Library Services in Federal University of Technology, Owerri and Imo State University, Owerri, Linda Ijeoma Uwandu and Chioma Esther Osuji
Participative Management and Effective Communication as Predictors of Job Performance of Library Staff in Federal Universities in South East Geo-Political Zone of Nigeria., Linda Ijeoma Uwandu, Adaora Joy Udo-Anyanwu, and Ogechi Nkechi Okorie
INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SKILLS AND UTILIZATION OF ELECTRONIC RESOURCES FOR ENHANCED RESEARCH BY POSTGRADUATES IN IGNATIUS AJURU UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION LIBRARY, Diseiye Oyighan UWHEJEVWE Mrs
Rural Healthcare Workers` Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice toward COVID-19 two years after the pandemic onset: is health literacy training still necessary?, Saeideh Valizadeh-Haghi, Shahabedin Rahmatizadeh, Ali Soleimaninejad, Elaheh Ahmadi, and Adel Moqaddas
Actions Speak Louder Than Words- Why Creating a Plan, Rejecting Neutrality, and Recruiting a Racially Diverse Staff Are Effective Ways to Increase the Presence of Diversity in Libraries., Jennifer Van Vegten
Research Performance Of IFLA Journals Based On Scopus Database, Akhilesh Kumar Varma Dr., Shudhanshu Soni Mr., Japesh Singh Mr., and Neha Verma Dr.
Awareness and Usage of Electronic Resources by the Faculty Members - A Case Study, Chandran Velmurugan Dr and R RAGHOTHAM
ASSESSMENT OF INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS OF POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION STUDENTS IN NIGERIA, Vera Victor-Aigbodion
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION NEEDS OF DIFFERENTLY-ABLED STUDENTS IN KERALA: A STUDY, Midhula Soman V S Dr and Sudhier K. G Dr
Global Research Trends on Library Management and Administration: A Bibliometric Analysis, Prakash B. Waghmare
The academic library during the process of change. Change process, disruption and evaluation, Katarzyna Weinper and Stanisława Pietrzyk-Leonowicz
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE RESOURCES UTILIZATION IN LIBRARIES AS CORRELATE OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS’ RESEARCH OUTPUT IN NIGERIAN FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES, Fidelia M. Whong Mrs
Use of Networking Apps and Knowledge Sharing among Librarians in University of Port Harcourt, Humphrey I. Wiche (Ph D), Eruchi Brown Akpelu, and Kelechi Keyna Ray-Ogbonna
A Scientometric studies on Library and Information Science in India as Reflected in Digital Databases: A Review Using R, Ravindranath Wodeyar and K R. Mulla
Factors that could facilitate collection development policy implementation in Nigerian academic libraries as perceived by academic librarians, Buhari Yakubu, Yanti Idaya Aspura Mohd Khalid, and Samsul Farid Samsuddin
Students Access to e-Resources in Terms of Space and Time: A Ghanaian Tertiary Institution Perspective, Franklina Adjoa Yebowaah MS., Christiana Oduraa Kwaah Ms, and Deborah Kore Appiah ms
Adoption and use of new learning web technologies: Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), Eyitayo Oladimeji Yemi-Peters and Bolaji David Oladokun
Awareness and access to electronic information resources by students at Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria, Oladimeji Eyitayo Yemi-Peters, Abdulrazaq Baba Abdulrahman, Bolaji David Oladokun, and Faith Ufedo
Assessing Effectiveness of Electronic Services in University Libraries in Punjab, Pakistan, Muhammad Younus Assistant Professor (DLISc) and Mushir Ahmad Dilshad
Users’ Perceptions of E-Libraries in Punjab, Pakistan, Muhammad Younus Assistant Professor (DLISc) and Naila Shams Ul-Haq
Analysis of the Reliability of Academic Library Services in the New Normal Era: Study at Faculty of Education Library of State University of Yogyakarta, Lia Yuliana and Silfi Nur Ifadah
ADOPTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR EFFECTIVE LIBRARY SERVICE DELIVERY IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA, Tunde Idris YUSUF, Odunola Adefunke ADEBAYO, Lateef Alhaji BELLO, and Joseph Olusegun KAYODE
A Scientometric Analysis of Scientific Publications related to COVID-19 in Library and Information Science Research, Zhahirah Indrawati Zainuddin and Safirotu Khoir
Research approaches to Coronavirus-Related Health Literacy: A narrative review, Sana Zandkarimi, Maryam Kazerani (Corresponding author), Mahdieh Mottaghi, Marzieh Kazerani, and Sara Jambarsang
Students' Information literacy Skills: A study from Lahore Leads University, Lahore, Pakistan., Hafiz Muhammad Zeeshan and Ashina Sadiq
Use of WhatsApp Technology in Library Services: A Case Study of the University Library of the(NCBAE), Lahore, Pakistan, Hafiz Muhammad Zeeshan, Ashina Sadiq, and Muzaian Abbas
MaxWhere: 3D VR Library Spaces in Hungary, Viktor Zsömle and Péter Kiszl
2021
CHALLENGES AFFECTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNIVERSAL BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN NSUKKA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE, George Ohabuenyi Abah and Victor Sunday Ezema
A REVIEW ON LITERATURES OF ISLAMIC FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND MARKET BETWEEN 2010 – 2020, MUHAMMAD RIDHWAN AB. AZIZ
BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF LITERATURES ON DIGITAL BANKING AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION BETWEEN 2014-2020, MUHAMMAD RIDHWAN AB. AZIZ, MOHD ZALISHAM JALI, MOHD NAZRI MOHD NOOR, SYAHNAZ SULAIMAN, MOHD SHUKOR HARUN, and MUHAMMAD ZAKIROL IZAT MUSTAFAR
Young People’s Perceptions towards Librarians: An Exploratory Study of Students of Five Senior High Schools in Ghana, Samuel Abban and Reuben Saah
SYSTEMATIC MAPPING IN THE TOPIC OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT: BASED ON BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS 2015 - 2021, Dirvi Surya Abbas, Tubagus Ismail, Muhamad Taqi, and Helmi Yazid
Estimating the quality of Arabian Journals using bibliometric indicators, Isam Mohammed Abdel-Magid, Md. Safiqur Rahaman, ABU WARIS, Dr. Mirza Muhammad Naseer, Shakil Ahmad, and Manuelraj Peter
Entrepreneurship Education in Library and Information Science: Fostering Economic Growth and Development in Nigeria, Jamilu Abdullahi, Amina Barkindo, and Ezeabasili Augusta Chioma
A Brief Bibliometric Survey on Night Vision Bot using Dynamic IR and Object Detection, Devesh Abhyankar Mr., Gurumoorty Suresh Mr., Hrithik Sambhaji Karjule Mr., Parth Bhardwaj Mr., Harish Muleva Mr., and Anurag Mahajan Dr.
Social Competence As Correlates Of Social Network Sites (SNS) Use By Library And Information Science Undergraduates., Sobayo John Abiola
AN ASSESSMENT OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS IN THE LIBRARIES OF SOUTH-WESTERN, NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES, Modupe Aboyade, Funmilola Susan Kolajo, Sunday O. Popoola Prof, Priscilla Abike Agbetuyi, and Michael Adekola Adetunji
Determinants in Choosing Librarianship as a Career among the LIS Students of MG University, Kottayam, Prakash Abraham, Jovin K. Joy, and Jafar Tijjani Umar
EFFICACY OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES IN LIBRARY SERVICES AT THE TIME OF SOCIAL DISTANCING DUE TO COVID-19 LOCKDOWN: A STUDY AMONG THE LIBRARY PROFESSIONALS AND STUDENTS IN INDIA, Prakash Abraham and Neethu Mohanan
AVAILABILITY AND USE OF AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIALS FOR TEACHING MATHEMATICS AT THE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL IN IBADAN, SOUTH-WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OYO STATE, Hajarat Oyiza Abubakar, Jemilat Iyabo Arilesere, and Shadrack Adejare Oluranti
BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY OF ACADEMIC STAFF IN COLLEGE OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE. NIGERIA, Hajarat Oyiza Abubakar Mrs, Anne Sam Etuk, Jemilat Iyabo Arilesere, and Oluwasogo Joshua Busayo Abiodun
Relationships among ICT Training, Skills Acquisition, Use and Job Performance of Library Personnel in Universities in North-West Nigeria, Lawal Abubakar and Katamba Abubakar Saka
Adoption and Utilization of Electronic Databases by Postgraduate Students in Selected Universities in North-central, Nigeria, Lawal Abubakar, Abdulwahab Olanrewaju Issa, and Zainab Olanihun Ambali
Implementation and Use of Virtual Reference Services in Academic Libraries during and post COVID-19 Pandemic: A Necessity for Developing Countries, muhammad Kabir Abubakar
The Use of Internet for Seeking Health Information Among Narh-Bita College Students: A Cross-sectional Study. Tema, Ghana., Zakaria Abukari
Marketing Strategies Used By Medical Libraries Of Public Universities For Their Information Resources And Services In The North-Western Geopolitical Zone Of Nigeria, Mudassir A. Abule and Francis Garaba
The Library as an Inspiring Space for Learning and Innovation, Noor Abutayeh
Emerging services for the visually impaired in academic libraries, Noor Abutayeh and Berta García-Orosa
Information Discovery and Scholar Networking as Modes of Scholarly Communication: A Comparative Study, Noor Abutayeh Dr., Berta Garcia-Orosa Dr., and Khaldoon M. Al_Dwairi Dr.
STUDENT RESIDENCE AS FACTOR AFFECTING USE OF LIBRARY BY THE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF TWO FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES IN NORTH-CENTRAL, NIGERIA., ABU AHMED ADAMU; Oyedum Uchey Georgina; Abdulhamid Murjanatu; Raji Egigogo Rabiat; Isah, Yahya Abdullahi; and Sadiku Khadijat