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 Use of Open Educational Resources for Research by Postgraduate History Students, Frances Jumoke Oloidi, Hero Usiomoefo Obasuyi, Ogechukwu Vivian Amanambu, and Blessing Chisom Umeano

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Library and Information Resources Use by Undergraduate Students of Federal University of Technology, Akure., Micheal Olorunfemi and Deborah Adeola Ipadeola Mrs.

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The Significance of Access to Information—and the Challenges it Faces in Librarianship, Shannon M. Oltmann, Emily JM Knox, and Chris Peterson

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Electronic Information Resources Utilization among Physical Sciences Postgraduate Students in Federal University Libraries, South West, Nigeria, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo

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Automation of Academic Libraries in Nigeria: Issues and Practices, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo and Robert Akinade Awoyemi

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Fostering Open Access through Online Academic Publishing: the role of academic libraries in Nigeria, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo and Victoria Yemi Fagbemi (Mrs)

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Online Information Resources Utilization among Students in Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Nigeria, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo, Victoria Yemi Fagbemi (Mrs), and Robert Akinade Awoyemi

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Extent of Technology Tools Utilization by Physical Science Postgraduate Students in Selected Federal University Libraries in Nigeria, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo, Victoria Yemi Fagbemi (Mrs), and Precious Anya Udensi

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Capacity Building for Sustainable Digital Information Services in Academic Libraries in Nigeria, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo, Samuel Oke Ogunniyi (PhD), and Mkumator Eric Chia

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An Assessment of Library and Information Science (LIS) Professional Skills among Librarians in Bab Fafunwa Library, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Nigeria., Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo, Samuel Oke Ogunniyi PhD, and Victoria Yemi Fagbemi (Mrs)

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A Study of Library Information Services Seeking Behaviour among Students of Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Nigeria, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo and Precious Anya Udensi

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Users’ Satisfaction on Library Resources and Service in Universities Affiliated Programmes in Federal Colleges of Education in South-west, Nigeria, Adesanya Olusegun Oyeleye and Oluwafemi Segun Victor S. V.

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THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION ACCESS TOWARDS THE CONDUCT OF FREE, FAIR AND CREDIBLE ELECTIONS IN NIGERIA, MODUPE OLUWABIYI and ALBERT O. ADETUNJI

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Impact of Historical Review and Archival Accessibility in Combating Covid-19 Pandemic in Nigeria, BAKARE D. OLUWABUNMI Dr and Mary Funke Ajayi Mrs

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Librarians’ ICT Competencies and Utilization of Emerging Technologies in Academic Libraries in Rivers State, Nigeria, Anthonia Omehia, Emmanuel Okwu, and Onyema Nsirim

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Awareness and Use of Search Techniques as indicated in the Google user’s manual by Postgraduate Students of Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo State., Victor Omeiza, Rotimi Adelani Ibitoye, Teslim Olayinka Alao, Kehinde Durojaye, and Folasade Kolawole

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS AND MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES: A DESIGN REALITY APPROACH, Odomero E. Omohwovo, Wole M. Olatokun, Ifedapo R. Ojutawo, and Josephine O. Okocha

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EFFECTS OF SELF-CONCEPT AND USE OF INFORMATION ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF ACCOUNTING UNDERGRADUATES IN SELECTED UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA., Kehinde Omolade and Bolanle Adeleye

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Use of ICT in Curbing Gender Inequality and Improving Women Empowerment, Fehintoluwa E. Omosebi . and Olayode Motunrayo Librarian I

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COVID 19 INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS (IDPs) IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, ABUJA, NIGERIA, Ademola Ferdinand Omosekejimi Mr, Grace Arerosuoghene Dada Mrs, and Sylvester Israel Ebhonu Mr

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Extent of Student-Counsellors' Satisfaction with Library Services offered at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Joy Onah, Patience Ugwueke, Mkpoikanke S. Otu, Chiedu Eseadi, and Kay C.N. Onyechi

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Management of Information and Communication Technology in Schools and the Teaching of Library and Information Science, Eucheria A. Onu PhD, Chioma E. Chukwuji, Mary Chioma Aneke PhD, and Faith Omeke PhD

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UDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION OF CONVENTIONAL AND DIGITAL LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA UNIVERSITIES, Joseph Chinweobo Onuoha Ph.D and Chinonso Mbama

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DOES SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION STUDENTS’ ATTITUDE DETERMINE HOW THEY UTILIZE CONVENTIONAL AND DIGITAL LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA?, Joseph Chinweobo Onuoha Ph.D, Chinonso Mbama, and Nkechinyere Edeh

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Improving Reading Comprehension Achievements of Pupils in Public Primary Schools: Implications for Teacher Librarians, Adaorah R. Onuorah

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Influence of Story Books at Children’s Library on Reading Culture of Pupils in Public Primary Schools, Adaorah R. Onuorah

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STAKEHOLDERS’ PERCEPTION ON THE USE OF COMPUTER-BASED TEST TO ASSESS BIOLOGY LESSONS DURING COVID-19 LOCKDOWN IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR LIBRARY PRACTICE, William Onu, Blessing C. Asogwa, Ifeyinwa A. Nzekwe, Stanley I. Ugwu, and Samuel C. Asogwa

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Improving Literacy Education Provisions to Tackle National Security Challenges in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, Charles Chibuike Onwuadi, Eke Ndukwe Ukpai, Ikechukwu Charles Okafor, Polycarp Mbagwu Darlington Okeke, Charity Onyeodiri Imo, Jimoh Bala Ogu, and Ifeyinwa O. Ezenwaji

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ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTS’ SMART PHONE USE PATTERN AT THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY, UTURU, NIGERIA, Chidi P.C Onwubiko, Justice Nnamdi Okorie, and Blessing C. Onu

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Application of Cloud Computing Technology in Public Library Services in Nigeria: Strategic Framework for Operational Success, C.P.C Onwubiko, Justice Nnamdi Okorie, and Blessing C. Onu

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Attitude of librarians towards users with learning disabilities, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO

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Future and challenges of special libraries as transformation agents in public institutions in Nigeria: A survey, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO

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Librarians and Libraries as agents of transformation in the reformation of Correctional Centres inmates, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO

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Role of librarians and libraries in the realization of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: An empirical study, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO

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Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Skills Usage Amongst Undergraduate Students in Universities in Imo State, Colette O. Onyebinama

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The Emergence of Technology Skills Divide (TSD) For Educators in the United States: A Synthesis through the Lens of Digital Divide, Uriel Onye, Hammad R. Khan, and Charity N. Aniche

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Children Librarians’ Knowledge and Attitude towards Children with Neuro-Developmental Disorders: Implications for Inclusive Library Services, Charity N. Onyishi

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Corporate social responsibility activities for public libraries engagement towards the actualization of sustainable development goals (SDGs): a survey of public libraries in south-east and south-south Nigeria, Genevieve Chinedu OPARA, Ph.D; Oyemike Victor BENSON, Ph.D; and Genevive Chigekwu NNADIETO,

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Contents Evaluation of University Libraries Website in Nigeria, Chuks Daniel Oriogu

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Research Support Services in Selected African University Libraries., Ngozi Eunice Osadebe Mrs and Roseline N. Okwor

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ASSESSMENT OF UNDERGRADUATES’ PERCEPTION ON ICT AVAILABILITY, ACCESSIBILITY AND USE IN THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA., Mensah Prince Osiesi, Olamilekan Adenekan Yahya, Kamorudeen Taiwo Sanni, and Nnaemeka Chijioke Okorie

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ACADEMIC SELF-CONCEPT AS IT CORRELATES TO USE OF LIBRARY RESOURCES BY UNDERGRADUATES IN TAI SOLARIN UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION., Temitope A. Osisanwo Dr., Jude Chidike Jude Mr, and Olufela I. Adeyeoye Mrs

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ACADEMIC SELF-CONCEPT AS IT CORRELATES TO USE OF LIBRARY RESOURCES BY UNDERGRADUATES IN TAI SOLARIN UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION., Temitope A. Osisanwo Dr., Jude Chidike Jude Mr, and Olufela I. Adeyeoye Mrs

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The Impact of Teaching IL on Academic Performance of Students of School of Public Health (SPH) of University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), Hawa Osman Ms

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The Relevance of Library to students of the School of Public Health of the University of Health and Allied Sciences, in Ho, Ghana, Hawa Osman Ms and Selorm Adzoa Ahlijah Ms.

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The Importance of Electronic Resources to the Undergraduate students of University of Health and Allied Sciences, in Ho, Ghana., Hawa Osman Ms and Elias Komla Tseh

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The Importance of Information Literacy Skills for the Effective use of Electronic Resources by Faculty of the University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho, Ghana, Hawa Osman Ms, Elias Komla Tseh Mr, and Selorm Adzoa Ahlijah Ms.

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The Dangerous Divide: How a Pandemic Exposed the Problem of Older Adults and Equal Access and How Libraries Are Helping, Rene Ostberg

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Bibliometric Analysis of Research Productivity of Librarians in College Library, Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria., Oladotun Ayowumi Osunkentan

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TRANSFORMING SCHOOL LIBRARIES TOWARDS ACHIEVING QUALITY INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN A RECESSED ECONOMY, Oladotun Ayowumi Osunkentan and Kamorudeen Wumi Adeleke

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STUDENTS HEALTH RECORDS MANAGEMENT IN ACADEMIC INSTITUTION: A SURVEY OF PRACTICES AT FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (SPECIAL), MEDICAL CENTER, OYO, OYO STATE, Oladotun Ayowumi Osunkentan, Abass Bello, and Moyosore Adegboye

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THE JOURNAL OF INFORMATION SCIENCE THEORY AND PRACTICE (JISTaP): A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS (2017-2020), Oladotun Ayowumi Osunkentan, Amudat Oyinlade Imam, Kamorudeen Wumi Adeleke, and Taiwo Mujidat Eyinade

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Professional Variables and Staff Readiness to Utilise Internet-Based Channels for Research Communication in an era of Covid-19, Valentine Joseph Owan, Levi Udochukwu Akah PhD., Mary Mark Ogbeche, and Moses Eteng Obla

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Gender, Age and Staff Preparedness to Adopt Internet Tools for Research Sharing During Covid-19 in African Varsities, Valentine Joseph Owan, Michael Ekpenyong Asuquo PhD., Samuel Okpon Ekaette Ph.D., Sana Aslam, Moses Eteng Obla, Daniel Clement Agurokpon, and Mercy Valentine Owan

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The Extent of Online Platforms Utilization for Scholarly Research Work Dissemination: A Survey of Academic Staff in African Universities, Valentine Joseph Owan, Michael Ekpenyong Asuquo Ph.D, Violet Makuku Ph.D., and Eno Etudor-Eyo Ph.D.

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Principals’ Management of Library Resources and Teachers’ Lesson Preparation Practices in Secondary Schools: A Predictive Evaluation, Valentine Joseph Owan, Rosemary O. Osim Ph.D., Emanghe E. Emanghe Ph.D., Eyiene Ameh Ph.D., and John Asuquo Ekpenyong

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ADOPTION OF INTEGRATED CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AS A TOOL TO PROMOTE INFORMATION PROFESSION, NIGERIA, Ruth Owolabi

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Influence of Information Behaviour on Substance Use of Undergraduates in Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria, Ruth Owolabi, Chinyere Nkechi Ikonne Dr., and Adebowale Ifeoluwa Ojo Dr.

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The use of information dissemination to reflect altruism of Corporate social responsibility projects in Ghana., Jonny Kwasi Owusu-Achaw and Philip Kwaku Kankam

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Digital Library Readiness of Distance Learners: The Access and Skills Imperative, CHRISTOPHER M. OWUSU-ANSAH

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Influence of Self-Concept on Undergraduates’ Computer Literacy Skills in Selected Federal Universities in Southwestern Nigeria, Rachael Oyeranti Oyedapo and Samson Oyeniyi AKANDE Dr.

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UTILIZATION OF INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND THE ATTAINMENT OF SDGs IN AFRICA: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES, kayode gboyega oyeniran, Gboyega K. Oyeniran Ph.D, and Gboyega Kayode OYENIRAN (PhD) CLN

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An Analytical study of Information seeking behaviour models, Dr.nimesh D. Oza and purvisha jashbhai patel

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User Charters, Instruments for Public Library Transparency and Communication, Ana R. Pacios, José María Gutiérrez, Fátima García, and Ana M. Morales

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Where Does Stem Cell Research Stand in the 21st Century: Observation from the Standpoint of a Bibliometric Analysis, Ashok Pal Dr. and Arindam Sarkar

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User Satisfaction on Library Resources and Services in Law College Libraries of Assam, India: A Study, Narender Pal Research Scholar, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University and Rajani Kanta Barman Former Professor and Head, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University

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INFORMATION NEEDS AND SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY OF ATTABIRA AREA OF BARGARH DISTRICT, ODISHA: A SURVEY, Abinash Panda, Lipsa Rani Dash, and Debasmita Panda

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Trends of Open Access Self Archiving in E-LIS Repository with specific reference to Turkey, Ipsita Panda and Bulu Maharana

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Continuing of Library Services During the Covid-19 Outbreak in Indian Academic and Research Libraries: A Survey, Saroja Kumar Panda, Atul Bhatt, Vijaykumar M, and Ravindra Pratap Singh

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Digital Rights Management (DRM) in the Libraries of Digital-era: Concepts, IPR Issues & Concerns of LIS Community, Subhajit Panda

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Usage and Usefulness of N-LIST E-Resources among Postgraduate Students of Government Aided Colleges in Punjab, India, Subhajit Panda

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Extending the Open Access using Extensions: Freeing Scholarly Communication from the Walled Garden, Subhajit Panda and Rupak Chakravarty

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Assessing Q&A Trends in Scholarly Communications: a Quantitative Study of ResearchGate, Subhajit Panda, Simran Kaur, Heenam Gakhar, Pooja Kumari, and Rupak Chakravarty Prof

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Impact Of Coronavirus on the Performance of Library and Information Science Professionals: A Comparative Survey, Subhajit Panda and Noble .

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Role of Library Professionals in Information Dissemination during National Lockdown: A Case Study in Reference to Recent Pandemic, Subhajit Panda and Renuka Sharma

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An Analysis of the Research Productivity & Research Interests of Library and Information Science Department of Panjab University in Zenodo Community, Subhajit Panda and Dr. Atasi Sinhababu

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Analysis of Global Published Literature on Library and Information Science: an Empirical Study through Big Data Approach (1920-2020), Subhajit Panda, Dr. Atasi Sinhababu, and Prof. Rupak Chakravarty

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Research Publication Pattern of Journal of Indian Library Association (JILA): A Bibliometric Analysis during 2015-2019, RAHUL PANDEY and Shikha Awasthi

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KNOWLEDGE ANALYSIS OF ANGANWADI WORKERS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC SITUATION IN PARALAKHEMUNDI MUNICIPALITY, GOSANI BLOCK,GAJAPATI DISTRICT OF ODISHA: AN ANALYSIS, Samir Kumar Panigrahi and Puspanjali Jena

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A Bibliometric Analysis of 14 Private Universities of Himachal Pradesh between 2004 and 2019: A Publication in Scopus, Damodar Parabhoi, Rakesh Kumar, Ranjna Devi, and Kritika Sharma

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Emotional Intelligence Factors among Engineering College Librarians In Tiruvallur District: A Case Study, BALAMURUGAN PARAMASIVAM and RANGANATHAN CHANDRAKASAN

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Users’ Perception of Library Facilities: Evidence from the University of Cape Coast, Seth K. Parbie, Rita Phuti MS, and Kwaku Anhwere Barfi Mr

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BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH TRENDS ON ROLE OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISMS IN FAMILY LAW CONFLICTS, Himanshi Parekh and Yogesh Dharangutti

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A Scientometric study of Authorship and collaborative pattern of DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology (DJLIT) during 2012-2020, DILLIP KUMAR PARIDA

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A Scientometric study of the literature of IFLA Journal during 2001-2020 using Scopus database, DILLIP KUMAR PARIDA

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Research Trends in Evidence based Library and Information Practice (EBLIP) from 2011-2020: A Citation analysis, Dillip Kumar Parida and Satyajit Nayak

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WEB EXCERPT ANALYSIS: IN THE CONTEXT OF GUJARAT STATE, Dr. Rakesh D. Parmar and Mahesh M. Nandaniya

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Digital Preservation of Library Resources: Strategic planning a Management perspective, Dr. Rakesh D. Parmar and Dr. Urmila Pravin Rawat

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Green Libraries, Dr. Rakesh Parmar and Namarta Hitesh Kamdar

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Rare Materials in Special Libraries of Ahmedabad, Dr. Rakesh Parmar and Namrata Hitesh Kamdar

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ShodhShuddhi: An initiative to curb Plagiarism In Indian Academic community, Dr. Rakesh Parmar and Kuldeep Matieda

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UTILIZATION OF PRINT VS. E-RESOURCES IN SELECTED ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTRE OF AHMEDABAD, Dr. Rakesh Parmar, Tosha A. patel, and Dr.Chetan D. Parmar

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School Libraries as Promoters of Open Educational Resources to Galvanize Education: An Exploratory Study, Sagender Singh Parmar PhD Scholar and Dr Rashmi Kumbar Assistant Professor

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Relevance of Library and Information Science Education in Arunachal Pradesh: A Study, Tisset Paron, Nandita Barman, and Amrita Devi

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Knowledge Sharing Idiosyncrasies of Research Scholars at CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, India, Bhanu Partap and Rajive Kumar Pateria

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Awareness and Use of e-Resources at Chandigarh College of Architecture, Chandigarh, India: A Study, Bhanu Partap and Manju Ranga

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Web Content Analysis of National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPERs) Library Websites in India: An Evaluative Study, Rajesh Kumar Paswan and Prof. Shilpi Verma

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Webpage Analysis of Open University Websites in India: A Webometric Study, Antim Patel and Priyanki R. Vyas Dr.

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Mapping of Global Research Trends in Financial Literacy: A Scientometric Approach, Avadhesh Kumar Patel, Madan Singh, Ayush Kumar Patel, and Kunwar Singh

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Publication trends in Financial Inclusion: A Scientometric Assessment and Visualization, Ayush Kumar Patel, Kunwar Singh, Madan Singh, and Avadhesh Kumar Patel