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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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

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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