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.

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SUCCESSFUL MODELS IN MANAGING PRIVATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES, Emmanuel Layi Layi Adebayo

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Use of Search Engines as Predictors of Research Skills of Postgraduate Students in Library Schools: A Case Study of South-West, Nigeria, Ayansewa Adeleke Adedeji

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Knowledge sharing and referral practices by traditional birth attendants in low-income urban areas of Southwest Nigeria, Janet O. Adekannbi and Joy O. Oluwafemi

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Personal Protection of Privacy in the Information Age, Rashidat Taiwo ADELEKE University Library, and Jesubukade Emmanuel Ajakaye

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ATTITUDE OF STUDENTS TOWARDS BLENDED LEARNING, Tolulope E. Adenekan and Victor Omeiza JATTO

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AVAILABILITY OF INSTITUTIONAL INTERNET CONNECTION AND USE OF ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES BY UNDERGRADUATES OF UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, NIGERIA., Sarah Oluwadara Adesokan Mrs and Bolanle Fagbola Mrs

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Leadership styles, staff motivation and job satisfaction in private university libraries in Osun State, Nigeria, Adebowale Jeremy Adetayo, Abata-Ebire Blessing Damilola (Mrs), and Omobola Abigail Babarinde

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Library Operation and Services as Determinants of Researchers’ Satisfaction in an Agricultural Research Institute in Nigeria, Akinade A. Adewojo; Saheed, Abiola HAMZAT Ph.D; Basirat O. Amzat; and Aderinola O. Dunmade Dr

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Adoption of Mobile Reference Services as Predictors of Digital Library Service Delivery in Nigeria, Egbe Adewole-Odeshi P.hD and Okeoma Chinelo Ezechukwu P.hD

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AN EVALUATION OF THE BENEFITS AND DIFFICULTIES FACING GHANAIAN SMES IN IMPLEMENTING CLOUD COMPUTING, Kwabena Osei Kuffour Adjei Dr., Eric Edwin Owusu Dr., Charles Akomea Bonsu Dr., and Edwin Kwadwo Tenagyei Mr.

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Information Ethics, Publishing and Plagiarism among Academics, Philip Chike Aghadiuno and Simon Shachia Oryila

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Management of Local Contents in Institutional Repositories in Libraries in tertiary institutions in Nigeria: A survey., Doris Aghoghovwia and Chinwe Augustina Ekereuche Mrs

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Utilization of Media Resources for Instructions among Library Educators in Adult Learning Centers in Awka South LGA, Eliezer Chukwuyere Agim, Solomon Irieguna, and Cyprainmary Chukwudebelu Chivuzo

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Students’ knowledge and attitudes towards plagiarism at the Faculty of Engineering Kyambogo University, Bonniface Agungi and Bonny Ongora

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EFFECT OF ROLE CONFLICT AND ROLE AMBIGUITY ON EMPLOYEE CREATIVITY, Mushtaq Ahmad and Salah Ud din MS LIS

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Organizational committees and their role in enhancing intellectual security: a case study on female students of the Bachelor of Information Science program - College of Arts - Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal University, Aliaa Ibrahim Ahmed, Raghad Mohammed Alharthe, and Muneera Mohammed Alfereej

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Batch Bitstreams and Metadata import using SAFBuilder in Dspace: A Practical Experience, Jamil Ahmed Dr.

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BEST PRACTICE IN RECORDS MANAGEMENT IN OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING (ODL): A CASE OF NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA (NOUN), Ugonna Vivian Ailakhu

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ORAL INFORMATION DOCUMENTATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY INFORMATION AND SERVICES, Ugonna Vivian Ailakhu

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Library support services to displaced farmers in Benue State for enhanced food production., Gabriel Iortyom Ajav, Helen Famaren Tor-Akwer, and Dominic Aondohemba Ihongo

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Cataloguing Knowledge as Correlates of Cataloguers’ Job Performance in Libraries in Ogun State, Nigeria., Goodness Tochi Akalawu, Niran Adetoro, and Itunu Adeola Bamidele

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Information professionals' hiring and retention: Pakistani librarians' perspectives, Mirza Muhammad Akbar

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ATTITUDE FORMATION, USE OF LIBRARY RESOURCES, AND PERCEIVED ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN IBADAN, Olumuyiwa Folajimi Akindehin Mr

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Role of Librarians as a Prerogative For Using Assistive Technologies in the Education of People with Special Needs, Olumuyiwa Folajimi Akindehin Mr

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Digital Preservation Practices and Use of Digital Library by Postgraduate Students in selected Universities in South-West, Nigeria., Mary Oluwabukola Akinlolu, Olalekan Abiola Awujoola PhD, and Yinka Joba Olawale

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Library Cooperation and Use of Digital Library by Postgraduate Students in Selected Universities in South-West, Nigeria., Mary Oluwabukola Akinlolu, Olalekan Abiola Awujoola PhD, and Yinka Joba Olawale

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An Assessment of the Implication and Adoption of Current Global Paradigm in Cataloguing in Nigerian University Libraries, Samson Adesina Akinola

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THE POWER OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES ON ACADEMIC LIBRARIES, Samson Adesina Akinola

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Enhancing Academic Library Service Delivery Using Artificial Intelligence (AI), Omolabake Akinyemi

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ICT Application and Information Service Delivery in South-West Nigeria’s Public Polytechnic Libraries, Omolabake Eunice Akinyemi and Toyosi Rachel Afolabi

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ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND ENHANCED READING CULTURE FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: THE ROLE OF LIBRARIES, OLUWATOSIN AKOBE

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Registration Status, Reading Interest Level, and Library Use Habits of Teaching Staff in Akwa Ibom State University, Nigeria: An Investigation, Nse Emmanuel Akwang PhD, CLN

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Integrity of librarians and job performance of some selected federal university libraries in South-South, Nigeria, Ureki I. Alexis, Unwana Isaac Udoh, and Nwafor Michael Chigozie

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Acceptance and Attitude toward Vaccination against COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study of Academic Librarians in Nigeria., Murtala Aliyu and Abbas Adamu Lamido Gora

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EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT BY PUBLIC LIBRARIES OF AKWA IBOM STATE, Daniel Aloysius and Mercy Daniel Ebong Ph.D

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Practicing and Marketing with Empathy in Libraries, Wren Daniel Ambroise

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ADOPTION OF ELECTRONIC TEACHING (E-TEACHING) IN THE DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMME OF THE VALLEY VIEW UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, Samuel Ameyaw, George Tesilimi Banji, and Paapa Kwamina Fynn

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Use of Mobile Applications for Information Management among Library and Information Science Trainees in Federal Polytechnic Ede, Osun State, Nigeria, Blessing Babawale Amusan and Adepero Olajumoke Odumade Mrs.

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Contemporary strategies in marketing e-resources amongst selected Technical University (TU) Libraries in Ghana, Stephanie Owusu Ansah Mrs, Michael Oppong Mr., and Maxwell Kwame Agbeli Mr.

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Post-publication Analysis of Digital Culture and Education Journal (DCEJ) from 2009 to 2018, Seno Essien Antia-Obong

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Use of Social Media Platforms in Disseminating Information amid COVID-19 pandemic in Technical University Libraries in Ghana, Jennifer Kyerewaa Antwi Ms. and Akwasi Duffour Frimpong Mr.

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MAXIMIZING TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE MODEL IN ACCESSING THE ATTITUDE OF RURAL FARMERS USING ICT TOOLS IN FARMING TO ENHANCE PRODUCTIVITY, Francis Yao Anyan Dr., Michael Oppong Mr., Stephanie O. Ansah Mrs., Millicent Yengkangyi Ms., and Akosua Boatemaa Adarkwa Mrs

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Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Service Delivery in Nigerian Private University Libraries, Jane C. Anyanwu Odu

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Promoting National Unity in Nigeria: The Roles Of Library And Information Professionals., Marcus Oladotun Aragbaye, Blessing Oyemah John, and Emmanuel Akande

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Securing Digital Collections: Cyber Security Best Practices for Academic Libraries in Developing Countries, Ayooluwa Aregbesola and Ekene Lawrence Nwaolise

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APPLICATION OF ICTS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LOKOJA LIBRARY, Ayooluwa Aregbesola, Juliet Omale, and Dauda Yahaya

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Challenges Encountered in the Implementation of the National Literacy Acceleration Program (NALAP) in the Abura Asebu Kwamankese District, Ghana, Julius Arhin-Asamoah

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Lecturers' Awareness, Perception, and Utilization of Institutional Repositories in Two Universities in Nigeria, Jemilat Iyabo Arilesere and Gafar Abiodun Akinosho Mr

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Gender-Based Analysis of Senior High School teacher's ICT Attitudes and Integration, VALENTINA ARKORFUL DR, KOFI AYEBI ARTHUR PROF, EMMANUEL ARTHUR NYARKO DR, and MONICA OFOSU KORANTENG DR

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New Education Policy 2020 and Online Education, Shaveta arora

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ROLE OF HARVARD DATAVERSE PROJECT IN RESEARCH DATA MANAGEMENT SERVICES, Surbhi Arora and Rupak Chakravarty

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Archiving in academic institutions: a case study of Catholic University of Ghana, Charles Kofi Arthur Mr. and Emmanuel Kwadwo Kaba

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Impact of Citizenship Psychology towards Use of ICT in Library Management in the Niger Delta Area of Nigeria, Lawrence Arumuru and BERNADETTE C.N. UKAEGBU

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University Libraries’ Response to Online Teaching and Learning in Bangladesh: A Perspective on Online Library Services during COVID-19 Pandemic, Md. Ashikuzzaman, Dr. Md. Shariful Islam, and Md. Ede Amin

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Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Libraries and Its Impact on Library Operations Review, Subaveerapandiyan A

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Research Data Management Practices and Challenges in Academic Libraries: A Comprehensive Review, Subaveerapandiyan A

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Netizens, Academicians, and Information Professionals' Opinions About AI With Special Reference To ChatGPT, Subaveerapandiyan A, Vinoth A, and Neelam Tiwary

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Social Media use: a Catalyst for Service Delivery in Academic Libraries in South-South Nigeria, Ben Asuquo, Isah Mohammed Aliu Dr., and Glory Mbah Mrs.

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Libraries as Determinants of Guided Inquiry Learning Approach in Social Studies, Favour O. Atubi

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UTILIZATION OF GOOGLE FORMS AS ARCHIVE DATA INPUT MEDIA, Dwi Ridho Aulianto and Tiara Desyanti Raharja

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Research Trends on Archivists in Scopus-Indexed Journals, Dwi Ridho Aulianto, Slamet Riyadi, Melinda Sinaga, Euis Komalasari, Dendang Hermansyah, and Maya Maulintuti

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CONTRIBUTORY ROLE OF INSTITUTIONAL, LEGAL AND ETHICAL FACTORS AS PRECURSORS OF CONSORTIUM BUILDING READINESS AMONG UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA, olalekan abiola awujoola and ABIOLA A. ABIOYE Professor

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User Opinion About SPS Public Library: A Study Of Google Map Reviews, TASEEF AYUB and Shabir Ahmad Ganaie

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Extent of Involvement of Planning and Coordination Practices For Conflict Management in College Of Education Libraries in South-East and South-South Nigeria, Chioma G. Azubuike and Patrick Osaze Ijiekhuamhen

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Use of Smartphone for Access to Digital Information Resources and Services by University Academics: A Survey of Faculty Members of Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Nigeria, Babangida Umar Babayi and Murtala Aliyu

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The Role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)) Towards Providing Effective Library Services in Special Libraries of Adamawa Broadcasting Corporation Yola, Adamawa State Nigeria, Babangida Umar Babayi Dr., John Thlama Ijabula, Juliet Olouchi Peter, and Basaka Abubakar Aminu Dr.

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USER SATISFACTION A PREDICTOR TO LIBRARY PATRONAGE AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA, Lateefat Adeola BADMUS Miss and Japheth Abdulazeez Yaya Dr

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Make an institutional repository with zero budget and easy steps on Google Scholar: An innovative approach for library professionals., Zameer Hussain Baladi

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An Assessment of Effective Serials Management in Selected Academic Libraries in Niger State, Nigeria., MUHAMMAD KASIM BALA, YAHAYA ABDULLAHI ISAH, and AMINA IBRAHIM

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Transprofessional Competencies of Information Managers and the Challenges of the New Normal, Adeoye Augustine Bamgbose, Hassan Mallam Ibrahim, and Sa’ad Madaki Adamu

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Transprofessional Competencies of Information Managers and the Challenges of the New Normal, Adeoye Augustine Bamgbose Mr, Hassan Mallam Ibrahim, and Sa’ad Madaki Adamu

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Access to Electronic Information Resources and Attitude towards Plagiarism by Science Undergraduates in Three Universities in Oyo state, Nigeria, Mary Love Bamidele, Olawale Oyewole, and Temitope Inioluwa Abegunde

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“BIG DATA” Revitalizing Librarianship: Impact On Librarians, Alice A. Bamigbola Dr.

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Peer Influence as Predictor of Reading Habit among Public Secondary School Students in Osun Central Senatorial District, Osun State, Nigeria., Olasehinde Fadekemi Bamise

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Customization of Koha OPAC: All user needs in a single window, Mohan Bandaru

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Starting Young- Instilling Research Skills through School Libraries, ANITHA B. Librarian and Priyadarshini Don Thomas Librarian

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Covid-19 Pandemic and Library and Information Professionals in Cameroon: Challenges and Opportunities, Roseline Bawack

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Attitude of Academic Librarians Towards Digital Transformation and the Effects on Library Performance: The Case of Cameroon, Roseline Bawack and Rosemary Shafack

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Ranking of Indian Institution of Technology (IITs) in Global and Indian Ranking system: A Comparative Study, Mukesh Behera and Rajan Kumar

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Investigating Awareness and Usage of Electronic Information Resources by the Engineering Students of NMIMS (Deemed to be University), Mumbai, Ravikumar Bellary, Prashant Manchare, and Shivanand Sadlapur

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Exploring the Vital Role of Quality Assurance in Ensuring Accessible Services and Resources in Academic Libraries in Nigeria, Abass A. BELLO CLN

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Digital Transformation: Revitalizing Public Libraries as Inclusive Hubs for National Development, Bukunmi Paul Bello and Itunu Mary Adepegba

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ICT Competence of Polytechnics-Based LIS Students in the use of Online Discussion Forum, LATEEF ALHAJI BELLO (PhD), SAHEED ABIOLA HAMZAT (PhD), IDRIS TUNDE YUSUF (CLN), LORETTA ODIRI DANIEL (CLN), MULIKAT BOLA ALIYU (PhD), and ABOSEDE OLUFUNKE AYENI (CLN)

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Access to health information among pregnant women in Morogoro municipal, Tanzania, ronald benard Dr.

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The FASHION Visual Search using Deep Learning Approach, Smita V. Bhoir and Sunita R. Patil

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CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF USING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICT) IN INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY IN CROSS RIVER STATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS., Anthony Etta Bisong Dr., Celestine Unoh Nkanu, John Eteng Imoke Dr., and Francis Akpo

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Attitude, Perception and Practice towards Pleasure Reading among University Students: A Case Study, Md. Sakib Biswas

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Use of Library Resources and Services as Correlates of Research Activities among Postgraduate Students in Southwest Federal Universities, Nigeria, Mausi Ajoviyon Bokoh Mr., Bosede Adebimpe Ajiboye Dr., and Morenikeji Modinat Bello Miss

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A Literature survey on Information Literacy and Public Libraries in Pakistan, Sher Muhammad Burdi

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A Descriptive study On Shah Abdul Latif Public Library Shahdadpur, Sindh; Pakistan., Sher Muhammad Burdi , Primary School Teacher at G.B.P.S Al Mansoora Colony Sanghar; Arif Ali Bhatti; and Nusrat Shaheen .

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The Effectiveness and Efficiency of the Library Services of a Catholic University in the Philippines, David A. Cabonero

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Enhancing the Master of Library and Information Science Curriculum Towards the Improvement of the Librarian’s 21st Century Skills in the Workplace, David A. Cabonero, Rosielyn M. Austria, and Regina D. Ramel

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How is the Public Imagined by Public Librarians? A Case Study of One US American Public Library During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Allister Chang

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Perception of Public Libraries as Substantive Knowledge Organizations, Sidharta Chatterjee, Mousumi Samanta, and Sujoy Dey Dr.

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Preparation of a Depth Schedule on Data Science by Colon Classification, Edition 7, Partha Chattopadhyay, Librarian

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NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY 2020 AND CHANGING ROLE OF LIBRARIES, Yashwant S. Chaudhari Mr.

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Sustainability of Open-Access Author Fund: A Case Study of Faculty Usage Patterns and APC Cost, Jayati Chaudhuri and Adele Dobry

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Analysis of Library and Information Science Journals Listed in UGC-CARE: A Study, Parbat Chhetri

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Analyzing the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats of AI in Libraries, Parbat Chhetri

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Characteristics and Nature of Academic Staff’s User Experiences in Electronic Library Database Utilisation, Kachollom Chollom, Alfred Michael Obaje, and Thomas A. Adigun