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Library Philosophy and Practice
Library Philosophy and Practice (LPP) (ISSN 1522-0222) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal owned and published by the University Libraries of the University of Nebraska--Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. LPP publishes articles exploring the connection between library practice and the philosophy and theory behind it. These include explorations of current, past, and emerging theories of librarianship and library practice, as well as reports of successful, innovative, or experimental library procedures, methods, or projects in all areas of librarianship, set in the context of applied research. Bibliometric, scientometric, and literature review articles are only considered if they treat topics in the area of Library and Information Science. LPP is an international journal that embraces the concept of World Englishes and International English. Well-written articles in any variety of academic English are welcomed.
2021
Improving Reading Comprehension Achievements of Pupils in Public Primary Schools: Implications for Teacher Librarians, Adaorah R. Onuorah
Influence of Story Books at Children’s Library on Reading Culture of Pupils in Public Primary Schools, Adaorah R. Onuorah
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
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
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
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
Attitude of librarians towards users with learning disabilities, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
Future and challenges of special libraries as transformation agents in public institutions in Nigeria: A survey, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
Librarians and Libraries as agents of transformation in the reformation of Correctional Centres inmates, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
Role of librarians and libraries in the realization of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: An empirical study, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Skills Usage Amongst Undergraduate Students in Universities in Imo State, Colette O. Onyebinama
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
Children Librarians’ Knowledge and Attitude towards Children with Neuro-Developmental Disorders: Implications for Inclusive Library Services, Charity N. Onyishi
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,
Contents Evaluation of University Libraries Website in Nigeria, Chuks Daniel Oriogu
Research Support Services in Selected African University Libraries., Ngozi Eunice Osadebe Mrs and Roseline N. Okwor
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
The Dangerous Divide: How a Pandemic Exposed the Problem of Older Adults and Equal Access and How Libraries Are Helping, Rene Ostberg
Bibliometric Analysis of Research Productivity of Librarians in College Library, Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria., Oladotun Ayowumi Osunkentan
TRANSFORMING SCHOOL LIBRARIES TOWARDS ACHIEVING QUALITY INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN A RECESSED ECONOMY, Oladotun Ayowumi Osunkentan and Kamorudeen Wumi Adeleke
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
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
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
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
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.
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
ADOPTION OF INTEGRATED CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AS A TOOL TO PROMOTE INFORMATION PROFESSION, NIGERIA, Ruth Owolabi
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.
The use of information dissemination to reflect altruism of Corporate social responsibility projects in Ghana., Jonny Kwasi Owusu-Achaw and Philip Kwaku Kankam
Digital Library Readiness of Distance Learners: The Access and Skills Imperative, CHRISTOPHER M. OWUSU-ANSAH
Influence of Self-Concept on Undergraduates’ Computer Literacy Skills in Selected Federal Universities in Southwestern Nigeria, Rachael Oyeranti Oyedapo and Samson Oyeniyi AKANDE Dr.
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
An Analytical study of Information seeking behaviour models, Dr.nimesh D. Oza and purvisha jashbhai patel
User Charters, Instruments for Public Library Transparency and Communication, Ana R. Pacios, José María Gutiérrez, Fátima García, and Ana M. Morales
Where Does Stem Cell Research Stand in the 21st Century: Observation from the Standpoint of a Bibliometric Analysis, Ashok Pal Dr. and Arindam Sarkar
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
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
Trends of Open Access Self Archiving in E-LIS Repository with specific reference to Turkey, Ipsita Panda and Bulu Maharana
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
Digital Rights Management (DRM) in the Libraries of Digital-era: Concepts, IPR Issues & Concerns of LIS Community, Subhajit Panda
Usage and Usefulness of N-LIST E-Resources among Postgraduate Students of Government Aided Colleges in Punjab, India, Subhajit Panda
Extending the Open Access using Extensions: Freeing Scholarly Communication from the Walled Garden, Subhajit Panda and Rupak Chakravarty
Assessing Q&A Trends in Scholarly Communications: a Quantitative Study of ResearchGate, Subhajit Panda, Simran Kaur, Heenam Gakhar, Pooja Kumari, and Rupak Chakravarty Prof
Impact Of Coronavirus on the Performance of Library and Information Science Professionals: A Comparative Survey, Subhajit Panda and Noble .
Role of Library Professionals in Information Dissemination during National Lockdown: A Case Study in Reference to Recent Pandemic, Subhajit Panda and Renuka Sharma
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
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
Research Publication Pattern of Journal of Indian Library Association (JILA): A Bibliometric Analysis during 2015-2019, RAHUL PANDEY and Shikha Awasthi
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
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
Emotional Intelligence Factors among Engineering College Librarians In Tiruvallur District: A Case Study, BALAMURUGAN PARAMASIVAM and RANGANATHAN CHANDRAKASAN
Users’ Perception of Library Facilities: Evidence from the University of Cape Coast, Seth K. Parbie, Rita Phuti MS, and Kwaku Anhwere Barfi Mr
BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH TRENDS ON ROLE OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISMS IN FAMILY LAW CONFLICTS, Himanshi Parekh and Yogesh Dharangutti
A Scientometric study of Authorship and collaborative pattern of DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology (DJLIT) during 2012-2020, DILLIP KUMAR PARIDA
A Scientometric study of the literature of IFLA Journal during 2001-2020 using Scopus database, DILLIP KUMAR PARIDA
Research Trends in Evidence based Library and Information Practice (EBLIP) from 2011-2020: A Citation analysis, Dillip Kumar Parida and Satyajit Nayak
WEB EXCERPT ANALYSIS: IN THE CONTEXT OF GUJARAT STATE, Dr. Rakesh D. Parmar and Mahesh M. Nandaniya
Digital Preservation of Library Resources: Strategic planning a Management perspective, Dr. Rakesh D. Parmar and Dr. Urmila Pravin Rawat
Green Libraries, Dr. Rakesh Parmar and Namarta Hitesh Kamdar
Rare Materials in Special Libraries of Ahmedabad, Dr. Rakesh Parmar and Namrata Hitesh Kamdar
ShodhShuddhi: An initiative to curb Plagiarism In Indian Academic community, Dr. Rakesh Parmar and Kuldeep Matieda
UTILIZATION OF PRINT VS. E-RESOURCES IN SELECTED ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTRE OF AHMEDABAD, Dr. Rakesh Parmar, Tosha A. patel, and Dr.Chetan D. Parmar
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
Relevance of Library and Information Science Education in Arunachal Pradesh: A Study, Tisset Paron, Nandita Barman, and Amrita Devi
Knowledge Sharing Idiosyncrasies of Research Scholars at CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, India, Bhanu Partap and Rajive Kumar Pateria
Awareness and Use of e-Resources at Chandigarh College of Architecture, Chandigarh, India: A Study, Bhanu Partap and Manju Ranga
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
Webpage Analysis of Open University Websites in India: A Webometric Study, Antim Patel and Priyanki R. Vyas Dr.
Mapping of Global Research Trends in Financial Literacy: A Scientometric Approach, Avadhesh Kumar Patel, Madan Singh, Ayush Kumar Patel, and Kunwar Singh
Publication trends in Financial Inclusion: A Scientometric Assessment and Visualization, Ayush Kumar Patel, Kunwar Singh, Madan Singh, and Avadhesh Kumar Patel
Visualizing Publication Trends in Webology Journal: A Bibliometric Review based on the Scopus Database (2006-2020), Ayush Kumar Patel, Madan Singh, Kunwar Singh, Avadhesh Kumar Patel, Akhilesh Kumar Varma, and Ramesh Kuri
Advanced Concrete Composites for Improved Performance: A Bibliometric Survey, Dhruv Patel, Aryan Tiwari, Nishnat Nikhare, Rohit Shinde, Ashutosh Dubey, Manan Shah, Shalaka Hire, and Sayali Sandbhor
Revamping the Scholarly Publishing Landscape: A Case for Open Access, Dimple Patel Dr. and Sneha Tripathi Dr.
Growth and impact of scholarly contributions for SP University: A Bibliometric Analysis, Pradip Patel and Atul Bhatt
Occupational stressors and their influence on social, physical and psychological parameters among the LIS professionals in university libraries of Gujarat: A study, Pradip Patel PhD, Mahesh Parmar PhD, Prayatkar Kanadiya PhD, and Ranjan Makwana PhD
Bibliometric Analysis of Literature Published on Information Seeking Behaviour Using Scopus Database, Rajiv M. Patel Mr and Lavji N. Zala Dr
Geographical Indications in India: Present scenario, Rajiv M. Patel Mr and LAVJI N. ZALA Dr.
Web visibility and research productivity of NIRF ranked universities in India: A Webometric study, Sandip S. Patel Dr., Dharmendra Trivedi Dr., Atul Bhatt Dr., and Chaudhari Shanti
Bibliometric survey on Zero-Knowledge Proof for Authentication, Adwait Pathak, Tejas Patil, Shubham Pawar, Piyush Raut, Smita Khairnar, and Dr. Shilpa Gite
A Bibliometric Analysis of the Tea Quality Evaluation using Artificial Intelligence, Amruta Bajirao Patil Research Scholar and Mrinal Rahul Bachute Ph.D Guide and Associate Professor
Bibliometric Survey on Flood Prediction using Machine Learning, seema patil Prof., Daksh Khurana Mr., Kartik Rao Mr, Priyanshu Meena Mr, and Shivendra Singh Mr
Bibliometric Survey on Effect of Socio-Economic Factors on Spread of Corona virus (COVID-19), seema patil Prof., Aayushi Verma Ms, Isha Patil Ms, Ravneesh Singh Mr, and Raghav Gaur Mr
Disruptive Innovative Library Services @ international Nalanda University: Present and Future Roadmaps, Dr. Nihar K. Patra
Research on Digital Preservation: An empirical analysis, Sasmita Patra, Jyotshna Sahoo Dr., and Basudev Mohanty
Role of Library and Information Science Virtual Classrooms in Curriculum Delivery: Nigerian Teachers’ Perception, Patience Chioma Patrick, Ekwutosi Monica Nnadi PhD, Pricilla Chika Ukwueze, and Valentine Obum Aneshie-Otakpa
BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF COMMUNICATIONS IN INFORMATION LITERACY (CIL) JOURNAL DURING 2007 - 2018, Vijay Pattar Dr and Vimlesh Patel
Allelopathy Research in Global Perspective: A Scientometric Study of Academic Productivity over a Period of 25 Years (1995 - 2019), Abdurahiman Pattukuthu, Abdul Jaleel Pottachola, and Mohamed Idhris
A Service Quality Analysis of Lakshminath Bezbaroa Central Library of Dibrugarh University of Assam, India, Arnob Paul
A Study on Impact of Library Resource Utilisation and ICT Literacy on Earning of the Post-Graduate Students of Assam, India, Arnob Paul and Masuma Ahmed
A Brief Bibliometric Survey on Flexible and Wearable Microstrip Patch Antennas, TRUPTI PAWASE and ANURAG MAHAJAN
Social Media & HR: A Bibliometric Analysis, Divyanshu Pawaskar Mr., Priya Sharma Ms., Sanjay Bhattacharya Mr., Monica Kunte Dr., Netra Neelam Dr., and Preeti Mulay Dr.
A Brief Bibliometric Analysis and Visualisation of Scopus and WoS databases on Blockchain Technology in Healthcare Domain, Shailaja Pede and Madan Lal Saini
Roles of Librarians in Combating Misinformation on Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19), Grace D. PELEMO Mrs., Millie HORSFALL PhD, and Onyinye Alexander OSEDO
Bridging Digital Divide and Rural e-Goverment (Smart Kampung): Evidence from Banyuwangi, Indonesia, Luhung Achmad Perguna, Bella Fadhilatus Sanah, Listyo Yudha Irawan, and Ahmad Arif Widianto