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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The House of Wisdom as a Library and Center of Knowledge, Abdillah Arif Nasution, Aam Slamet Rusydiana, Isfandayani Isfandayani, Eva Misfah Bayuni, Dwi Ratna Kartikawati, and Ihsanul Ihwan

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Electronic Security Systems (ESSs) in Academic Libraries, Rima Nath

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Research Output of The Library Quarterly: A Bibliometric Analysis during 2010-2019, Muhammad Naveed, Nusrat Ali, Sanila Aslam, and Nadeem Siddique

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Evidence on Psychometric Properties of Scales Assessing Information Related Anxieties: A Systematic Review, Muhammad Asif Naveed and Mumtaz Ali Anwar

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Research Visualization of Journal of Library Administration (2005-2020): A Bibliometric Study, Muhammad Naveed, Sanila Aslam, Nusrat Ali, and Nadeem Siddique

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Measuring the Status of Library Management Systems: A Case of Higher Education Institutions in Lahore, Muhammad Naveed, Nadeem Siddique, and Hafiz Muhammad Adil

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Current Status of Special Libraries’ Resources and Services in Faisalabad, Pakistan, Ahmad Nawaz Mr.

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Perceived Usefulness of Social Media Tools in Research: A Survey of University LIS Postgraduate Students, Ahmad Nawaz and Dr. Rais Ahmad Samdani

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Research Trends in Annals of Library and Information Studies (ALIS): A Bibliometric Review from 2011-2021, Satyajit Nayak, Piyush Kumar Hari, and Neha Verma

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Enhancing the Scholarly Communication through an Open Access Institutional Repository of BIMSTEC Countries: An Analytical Study, Satyajit Nayak and Mitali Mohapatra

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Assessment of Open-Access Institutional Repositories of China on Directory of Open Access Repositories (OpenDOAR), Satyajit Nayak and Binay Kumar Parhi

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Bibliometric Analysis of the ASLIB Journal of Information Management from 2014 to 2021, Satyajit Nayak, Dillip Kumar Parida, Neha Verma, and Piyush Kumar Hari

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Promoting the Educational Research through an Open Access Institutional Repository of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Countries: An Analytical Study, Satyajit Nayak, Ayush Kumar Patel, Avadhesh Kumar Patel, and Bijayananda Pradhan

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Evaluation of Famous Recommender Systems: A Comparative Analysis, JAYANTA KR NAYEK and RAJESH DAS

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Use of Knowledge Management Technologies Within University-Based Libraries, Mthokozisi Masumbika Ncube and Kudzai Mbawuya Mrs

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Publication study of Liquid crystals in International Perspective: a Scientometric Approach, Dr Padmavathi N and Dr Nayana J

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A Bibliometric Analysis of Variable Displacement Pump for Optimal Control of Operating Parameters, Anurag Ashokkumar Nema and Nagraj R. Gandhe

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A Bibliometric Analysis of Impact Energy Absorption System to Enhance Vehicle Crashworthiness, Archana Nema and Nagraj R. Gandhe

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Information Needs and Information Seeking Behaviour of Agricultural Research Fraternity of West Bengal, India: An Evaluative Study, Priyanka Neogi and Bhanu Partap Dr.

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Bibliometric Analysis on Optimal Path Planning for Robots, Varad Sandeep Nerlekar, Tathaagat Nihar Mamtura, Nishant Singh, Suket Anand, and Sushma Parihar

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INFLUENCE OF DIGITAL RESOURCES ON DEVELOPMENT OF BASIC LITERACY SKILLS AMONG PRESCHOOLERS IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA, A. N. NGWOKE, DR.; C. A. EZEMA Dr.; and V. N. NWACHUKWU Prof.

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Mapping the Cash Waqf Literature Based on Web of Science and VOSviewer: A Bibliometric and Visualization, Sri Yayu Ninglasari

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Mosque Library: Bibliometrics Analysis Based on Web of Science (WOS) Database, Sri Yayu Ninglasari and M. Fikri Himmawan

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Role of Jordanian Universities E-Libraries in E-Publishing Process for Postgraduate Students, Mohammad Niqresh

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The Influence of Data Mining in Increasing Benefits of Libraries in Jordanian Governmental Universities, Mohammad Niqresh

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Role of Total Quality Management (TQM) in Increasing Information Security within Jordanian E-Libraries, Mohammad Niqresh and Omar Mohammad Al-Jaradat

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SPOTLIGHT ON UNWTO ELIBRARY, Dr.S. NirubaSethukumari, Dr.A. Thirumagal, and Dr.M. Mani

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MASS MEDIA EXPOSURE AND ITS INFLUENCE ON PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE PREVENTION BEHAVIOUR AMONG WOMEN OF CHILD BEARING AGE IN THREE SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIAN STATES, Chioma Njoku and Luke Ifeanyi Anorue Dr

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Usage of School libraries by Secondary school teachers in Mysore block: A study, Kavitha N and Chandrashekara M

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MOTIVATIONAL VARIABLES AND STAFF PRODUCTIVITY AMONG LIBRARY STAFF IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, OWERRI., GENEVIVE CHIGEKWU NNADIETO

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Impact of E-Resources Literacy on E-Resources Consumption habits among College students: An Experimental Study, Gervasius Nongkseh Mr., Moses Mark Naga Professor, and Kamaljit Chirom Dr

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Disaster Management of College and University Libraries in Shillong: A Survey, Joytiful Nongrang and Jiarlimon Khongtim

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Lessons Learned from Bookstagrammers for Library Promotion and Promotion of Readership: Qualitative Study, Anna Novotna, Kamil Matula, Veronika Kociánová, and Vojtěch Svačina

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Assessment of Research Productivity on Cyanobacteria: A Scientometric Study, Prasanna Kumari N, Srinivasaragavan S, and Gayathri S

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Research performance and trends in Seed technology research: A scientometric assessment, SURESH N Dr and Thanuskodi S Dr

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Entrepreneur Skills as Determinants to Job Opportunities Among LIS Postgraduate Students in University Of Ilorin, Silifat Ranti Nuhu, Najeebat Opeyemi Abddulraheem, Hajarah Abubakar, Abdulrasaq Abdurauf, and Kabir Sulaiman

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Peer Support Group Health Literacy Case Study of HIVAIDS Patients in Karawang, Indonesia, Siti Nursanti SN, Wahyu Utamidewi WU, and Yanti Tayo YT

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REFERENCE ANALYSIS IN BIOTIKA JOURNALS AS THE SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE IN THE BIOLOGY FIELD, Mohamad Nurzaman, Hanny Hafiar, Risa Nurisani, and Nurul Asiah

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Implementation of RDA in Cataloguing and Classification in 21st Century: Issues Challenges and Prospects, Chiegonu Bridget Nwachi, Emmanuel Ihekwuaba Dr, and Michael C. Nwafor (corresponding author)

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Staff Use of Institutional Repositories for Academic Purposes in Nigerian University Libraries: the Librarians’ Perspective., Chiegonu Nwachi and Nkechi Idoko Dr

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Digital Learning in Post COVID-19 Era: Policy Options and Prospects for Quality Education in Nigeria, Stephen Tochukwu Nwachukwu, Chinweoke Methodius Ugwu, and Joseph O. Wogu

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Librarians’ Information and Communication Strategies for Solving Restiveness among Secondary School Students in Enugu-North Local Government Area of Enugu State, Angela Ngozi Nwadike Ph.D, Grace Ngozi Omeje Ph.D, and Bartholomew Chinweuba Nwefuru Ph.D

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Online Newspaper Usage in a University Community in Nigeria, Williams Nwagwu

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Undergraduate Students’ Use of Electronic Resources in Academic Libraries in Selected Universities in Nigeria, Williams Nwagwu

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Open Educational Resources (OER) In Nigerian Universities: Promotion And Awareness Opportunities For Academic Libraries For A Path To Higher Education Success, Ngozi Maria Nwaohiri Mrs

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Online Library Skills of Music Educators and Music Students in Nigeria, Edith Nwakaego Nwokenna, Ogechukwu Vivian Amanambu, and Blessing Chisom Umeano

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Pre-service Music Teachers’ Use of University Library Services, Edith Nwakaego Nwokenna, Ogechukwu Vivian Amanambu, and Blessing Chisom Umeano

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Information Literacy Skills of Pre-Service Music Teachers, Edith Nwakaego Nwokenna, Ogechukwu Vivian Amanambu, Blessing Chisom Umeano, and Frances Jumoke Oloidi

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Challenges and Facilitating Factors of Automation in Federal University of Technology Owerri Library, Judith Chioma Nwosu and Doris Chinyere Obiano CLN

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Assessing Challenges faced by Library Information Service Users in selected Public University Libraries in Western Kenya., Irene Nyakweba Nyakweba, Joyce Muwanguzi Bukirwa, and Eunice Nakato Nankuba Sendikadiwa

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Assessment of Information Services’ Provision in University Libraries in accordance with The Commission of University Education (CUE) Guidelines: Selected University Libraries in Western Kenya, Irene Nyakweba Nyakweba; Joyce Bukirwa Muwanguzi Dr.; Eunice Sendikadiwa Nakato,Nankuba Dr.; and Felicitas ciabere Ratanya

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An Evaluation of the Indian Chemical Science Research Publications Output of the Last Two Decades (2000 – 2019), MAHADEVI NYAMAGOUDAR and Gavisiddappa Anandhalli

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EMPIRICAL STUDY OF THE AWARENESS AND UTILIZATION OF INTERNET SEARCH ENGINE AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES FOR EFFECTIVE INFORMATION RETRIEVAL ON THE WEB., Chidaka Okachukwu Nyemezu Dr., Esther Nwarubu Edeh Miss, Israel Oghale Edereka Dr, and Njideka Rachael Ugwu Miss

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Information Literacy Skills as a Correlate to the Use of Library Resources among Polytechnic Students in Delta State Nigeria, Gabrieline Onyedikachi OBARO and Godstime UMUSOR

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Experiences of Health Care Providers Using Information and Communications Technology for Maternal and Child Health Care in Selected Health Facilities in Nigeria, Obasola Ireti Obasola

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Measuring the Use of Digital Information Sources During COVID19 in the Libraries of Private Jordanian Universities, Othman Obeidat

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Assessment of University Libraries in Southeast Nigeria based on LRCN Standards and Guidelines: A focus on Buildings, Furniture and Equipment, Amaka Raymonda Obiamalu and Anthonia Ukamaka Echedom Prof.

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The Impact of Collection Development Policy on the Provision of Library Resources in Academic Libraries in Imo State, Nigeria, DORIS CHINYERE OBIANO

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AWARENESS AND COMPETENCY LEVEL OF UNDERGRADUATES FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE PROFESSION IN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA, Ify Evangel Obim Mrs, Evangeline U. Nwankwo Mrs, and Jude Chidike Onah

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The Role of Extension Workers in the Provision of Information To Small-Scale Crop Farmers in Oji-River Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria, Marford Chukwugozie Obingene

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Influence of Cataloguers’ Motivation on their Job Performances in Public University Libraries in South East Nigeria, Comfort N. Obiozor and Obiora Nwosu Prof

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LIBRARY USE AND SATISFACTION OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE MAKURDI, BENUE STATE, Akor Solomon Obotu Mr, Ikani Joshua Adaji, OKECHUKWU OBEDIA CHUKWUKA, Umar Danladi Abubakar, and Mohammed Umar Galadima

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Availability of Current Awareness Services in Public Libraries in Katsina State Nigeria, Akor Solomon Obotu, Ikani Joshua Adaji, OKECHUKWU OBEDIA CHUKWUKA, and SADIQ OMENEKE FAUZIYAT

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AN ASSESSMENT OF USERS’ PERCEPTION OF SERVICES IN BENUE STATE POLYTECHNIC LIBRARY, UGBOKOLO, Dr. Nathaniel A. Oche

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AS A CORRELATE OF JOB PERFORMANCE OF LIBRARIANS IN THE STATE POLYTECHNICS IN NORTH CENTRAL, NIGERIA, Dr. Nathaniel Agbo A. Oche Dr., Rachael Opeyemi Odunlade Dr, and Joshua Onaade Ojo Dr

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Information Systems Evaluation in Ghanaian Academic Libraries Using DandM IS Success Model, Patience Emefa Dzandza Ocloo Dr. and Lizette King Dr.

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Assessment of Rural Women Farmers’ Knowledge on Selected Soya Bean Products and Accessibility to Nutrition Education Sources in Ekiti State, Nigeria, Olalekan Odefadehan Dr., Temitope Omoyungbo, Ayotunde Owolabi, and Tolulope Akinbobola

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The Place of Assistive Technologies in the Service Delivery of Special Need Users in Academic Libraries of Kogi State, Imoisili O. Odigie and Nwakaego Okube

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Application of Citation Analysis in Development of Core Chemistry Information Sources in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Library, Awka., Angela Nkiruka Ofoedu and E. S. Anaehobi

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Awareness and Utilization Of Online Subscribed Databases by Academics in University Libraries in Delta State., Justice Owajeme Ofua Mr

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Information Needs of Traditional Medicine Practitioners (TMPs) in Nigeria with a Particular Reference to Alimosho Local Government of Lagos State, Adeniran Pauline Oghenekaro Mrs.

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Effect of Job Security and Job Satisfaction on the Commitment of Library Personnel in Academic Libraries in Ogun State Nigeria, Babatunde Ogunbanjo

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Job Satisfaction and Organisational Commitment among Library Personnel in Public Tertiary Institution Libraries in Ogun State, Nigeria, Babatunde Ogunbanjo

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Undergraduate Students Use of Electronic Resources amid the COVD-19 Pandemic Lockdown, Kolawole Ogunbodede, Smart E. Ambrose Mr., and imade Idubor Mrs

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Academic Self-Efficacy and Information Needs Satisfaction of Undergraduates in Universities in South-West Nigeria., John I. Ogungbeni and Obiora Nwosu Prof.

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Effect of Literature in The School Library on The Social Development of Empathy and Friendship Skills of Children, Ngozi Ojeabulu Mrs

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The Role of Federal Varsity Libraries in Collecting and Preserving Indigenous Knowledge for Sustainable Development in South East Nigeria, Rebecca Chidimma Ojobor Dr., Elizabeth Titilope Babarinde Mrs, Victoria Olayemi Fagbemi Mrs, and Evangeline Uchechi Nwankwo Mrs

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Counselling as a Learner Support Service for Enhancing Quality Learning for Students of National Open University of Nigeria, South-East Study Centres of Nigeria, Ikechukwu Charles Okafor, Charles Chibuike Onwuadi, Charity Onyeodiri Imo, Eberechukwu Charity Eneh, Polycarp Mbagwu Darlington Okeke, and Chiedu Eseadi

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Electronic Resources Collection Development Practices in University libraries: A Conceptual framework Perspective, Flora Ifeoma Okogwu

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Understanding Electronic Resources Collection Development Practices Through Selected Theories, Flora Ifeoma Okogwu

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Information Needs and Information Seeking Behaviour of Secondary School Teachers in Umunze, Anambra State, Godgive Chinenye Okoli and Franklyn Chibuike Azubuike CLN

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Awareness and Utilisation of PsyArXiv for the Dissemination of Research Preprints Among Psychology Scholars in Universities, Abigail Edem Okon and Isaac Ofem Ubi

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Interactive Technology Competencies Required by Business Education Graduates in Universities, South-South Nigeria as Perceived by Lecturers, James Okoro PhD and Ekwere A. Umoeshiet PhD

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CONSTRAINTS AND PROSPECTS OF E-LEARNING IN UNIVERSITIES AS PERCEIVED BY BUSINESS EDUCATION LECTURERS IN SOUTH-SOUTH NIGERIA, PATIENCE OKORO

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Assessment of Challenges and Prospects of E-Marketing in the Development of Nigerian Universities’ Education Lecturers in South-South, Nigeria, PATIENCE EWOMAOGENE OKORO

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Assessment of Purpose and Problems of Using Electronic Information Resources by Patrons: the Case of Osun State University Library, Oluwatosin Okunoye

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Academic Libraries, Science and Technology Development and the Nigerian Smart City Initiative (NSCI): Issues, roles and Challenges, Emmanuel Okwu

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BENEFITS OF THE VOLTA REGIONAL LIBRARY ON THE PERFORMANCE OF BANKOE KPOANYIGBA E.P. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN HO MUNICIPALITY, Stephen Okyere, George Tesilimi Banji Dr., and Baffour Gyem Darkwa

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CONSUMERS’ HEALTH INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR ON SOCIAL MEDIA: A CASE STUDY OF LAUTECH TEACHING HOSPITAL LIBRARY AND LAUTECH COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES MEDICAL LIBRARY IN OSOGBO, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA., Yemisi Oluremi Oladapo, Moses Oladele Adeoye, Susanah Olayinka Tomomowo-Ayodele, and Isau Adewole Adegun

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EMPERICAL ANALYSIS OF LIBRARY RESOURCES USE BY CLINICAL STUDENTS IN LAUTECH COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, OGBOMOSO, OYO STATE, NIGERIA, Yemisi Oluremi Oladapo, Akinola Oluwole Adewoyin, Titilayo Olufunmi Oluwole, Jacob Kehinde Opele, and Adenike Olubunmi Gariba

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CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF MEDIA RESOURCES CENTRE IN SELECTED PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OSOGBO METROPOLIS,OSUN STATE, NIGERIA, Yemisi Oluremi Oladapo MRS, Mujeeb Opeyemi Nasir Mr, Moses Oladele Adeoye Mr, Adenike Olubunmi Gariba Mrs, and Kudirat Olawumi Salami MRS

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SOCIAL MEDIA USE FOR MEDICAL INFORMATION SHARING AMONG MEDICAL OFFICERS IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATION FOR LIBRARIANSHIP, Yemisi Oluremi Oladapo, Jacob Kehinde Opele, and Moses Oladele Adeoye

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Use of Mobile Technologies for Accessing Health-Related Information among Librarians in Osun State, Nigeria, Yemisi Oluremi Oladapo, Jacob Kehinde Opele, and Moses Oladele Adeoye

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A WEBOMETRIC STUDY OF NIGERIAN JOB SEARCH WEBSITES, Samuel Oluranti Oladipupo, Damilola Olanrewaju Lasode, and Hafsat Titilade Abdulrahman

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Utilization of Library and Information Centres in Promoting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria, Bolaji Oladokun, Oladimeji Eyitayo Yemi-Peters, and Kehinde Abayomi Owolabi PhD

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Library Digital resource Utilization in Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Ekiti State, Nigeria, Olabode Olajide Mr and Rotimi James Omolehin

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Perception and Readiness of Students’ Towards Online Learning in Nigeria During Covid-19 Pandemic, Olalekan Moses Olayemi, Hayatudeen Adamu Mr, and Kemi Jummai Olayemi Mrs

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ORGANIZATION OF LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY: A SURVEY OF THE CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED BY LIBRARIANS IN NIGERIA, Florence Nwanne Olise

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Ethnicity in Nigeria in Post Colonial Era and Implications for Reader-Centred Library Collections, Frances Jumoke Oloidi and Leonard Ilechukwu

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The Extent of Postgraduate History Students’ Library Use and Research Skills, Frances Jumoke Oloidi, Hero Usiomoefo Obasuyi, Ogechukwu Vivian Amanambu, and Blessing Chisom Umeano