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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.
2024
The Role of Content Management Systems in Developing Library Websites, N Selvi, P Vinayagamoorthy, and J Shanthi
Virtual Social Networks in Relation to the Mathematical and Semantic Theories of Information, Mehri Shahbazi
Digital Phobia: an inquiry for mapping the unseen dimension of new Digital Anxiety, the ‘DIGIPHOBIA’, Amarjit Kumar Singh ,Library Assistant; Md. Arshad Ali , Professional Assistant; and Dr. Pankaj Mathur, Deputy Librarian,
GREEN LIBRARIES: A SUSTAINABLE GATEWAY TO A GREENER FUTURE, Meghabat Singh, Avinash Singh Charak, and Karan Kumar
Usability Evaluation of Library Management System: A User Experience Approach, Mehdi Sohrabzadeh, Shafi Habibi, Taha Samad-Soltani, and Amir Torab-miandoab
Librarians’ Use of ICT, Work Ethics and Library Users’ Satisfaction in Public Universities in Edo State, Nigeria, Anthony Solomon
A Componential Study of Library Websites of Government Degree Colleges of Telangana State, Dr. Mohammadi Asra Sultana
Awareness and Use of Open-Source Integrated Library Systems (ILS) Among University Librarians in Pakistan, Irfan Ali Tahmoor Hussain, Farhana Saeed Hashmi, and Dr. Muhammad Tariq
The Status of Implementation of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology and Its Awareness among Library Users and Professionals: A Study of Central Library of Jadavpur University, Kolkata, Soma Tanti, Anubhaw Kumar Suman, and Dr. Madhu Patel
Research Productivity and Publication Trends of ‘Law Library Journal’ (1989-2021): A Scientometric Study, Madhukar Bapu Togam
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Library Services and Information Management., Atmika Tripathi and ATMIKA TRIPATHI Ms.
Navigating the Digital Frontier: Key Challenges for Dental College Librarians in Managing Electronic Collections, Trupti Aniruddha Tulsankar and Vrushali Rane
Research Data Management Services among University Librarians in Lagos State, Nigeria, Sunday Tunmibi and Busola Olufeyi Ajokotola
Perception and Utilization of Electronic Databases by Undergraduate Students in Universities in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, INEMESIT UDOM UDOH, Glory E. Ekpenyong Mr., and Mfon Etefia Ekanem Mrs.
Installation of Solar Energy and Job Performance of Librarians in South-South University Libraries, Nigeria, Unwana Isaac Udoh, Idachaba Joy Asibi, Ugbenyo Safiya, and Ufuoma Eruvwe
PROMOTING TRADITIONAL FESTIVALS USING DIGITAL RESOURCES: THE NEED FOR TOURISM DEVELOPMENT THROUGH E-DEMOCRACY, Grace Ugwonna and Anthony Chikadibia Ugwonna
Assessment of the Implementation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools among Library Educators in Tertiary Institution in Anambra State, Ngozi Celestina Uzoagba Dr, Eliezer Chukwuyere Agim, and Victoria Obianuju Ezejiofor Dr
Cybersecurity IS Privacy and Confidentiality: Best Practices for Libraries, Michelle VanNatta
INFORMATION NEEDS OF NIGERIA'S RURAL DWELLERS FOR POVERTY REDUCTION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, EMMANUEL JOHN YAKUBU and EMMANUEL JOHN YAKUBU
Information Search Strategy and Retrieval Tools in the 21st Century Information Management in Nigeria Academic Libraries., Fwenshimwa Yarima
2023
Artificial Intelligence: Interactive Effect of Google Classroom and Learning Analytics on Academic Engagement of Business Education Students in Universities in Nigeria, Friday Ekahe Abanyam (Ph.D), Nathaniel Ifeanyi Edeh (Ph.D), Victor Attah Abanyam (Ph.D), Jossica Isioma Obimgbo (M.Ed), Felicia Ogonna Nwokike (Ph.D), Promise Emeka Ugwunwoti (Ph.D), Victoria Obiageli Nnamani (M.Ed), Fabian Ugbe Udida (M.Ed), Anthonia Ngozi Ibelegbu (Ph.D), Joseph Tunga Yaro (M.Ed), Ozioma Patience Nwokedi (M.Ed), Joseph Bonglo Kingsley (M.A), and Benuh Adama Idris (Ph.D)
Various Enablers as Predictors of Bachelor of Library and Information Science Students’ Thriving at School, Jolo Van Clyde Simbajon Abatayo and Contisza Calinawan Abadiez
A Comparative Study of the Determinants of Job Satisfaction among Male and Female Para-professional Librarians in the Academic Libraries in Gombe State., Abdullahi Abdulrahman
LEVELS OF JOB SATISFACTION AMONG PARA-PROFESSIONALS IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN BAUCHI STATE., Abdullahi Abdulrahman, Muhammad Zaharadeen Abubakar, and Mohammed Ali Ahmed
Expressing Information Needs and Information Literacy Skills Amongst Final Year Undergraduate Students in Northern Nigeria, Zikrat Abdulsalam and Imoisili Ojeime Odigie
INFLUENCE OF ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS PROGRAMMES ON USE OF DIGITAL LIBRARY RESOURCES AND SERVICES BY POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS IN THREE FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA, Temitope Abegunde, Olalekan Abiola Awujoola, and Mary Love Bamidele
Book Club as Collaborative Intervention to Reduce Aliteracy Among In-School Adolescents in Nigeria :The Roles of Library School Educators, Dr Margret Olusola Abimbola 010 and Aramide Akinjide Kolawole Dr
Preservation of Library Materials in Selected Public Colleges of Education in Ghana: Strategies and Challenges, Hafiz Abubakari, Dawuda Issah, . Yakubu Baba, and Abdul-Majeed Bawa Wumbie
INFLUENCE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) USE ON STAFF JOB PERFORMANCE IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA, HARUNA ABU and CHINNWE JOSEPHINE OKARFOR
Marketing of Information Services in Medical Libraries of Public Universities in North West zone of Nigeria, Mudassir Abubakar Abule
MAXIMIZING TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE MODEL (TAM) IN ASSESSING THE USE OF ICT TO PROMOTE DISTANCE EDUCATION IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN THE ASHANTI REGION, GHANA, Akosua Boatemaa Adarkwa Mrs and Michael Oppong Mr.
USERS’ ASSESSMENT OF DIGITAL REFERENCE SERVICE DELIVERY IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN ENUGU STATE., Innocent O. Adayi Dr, Rachael Ify Neboh Mrs, and Gloria Oluchi Edeh Mrs
Dynamics of Organisational Politics and Library Administration on the Motivation and Job Performance of Library Staff, Omobolade Opeyemi Adeagbo Dr., Iwok Nnah Shabi Dr., and Femi Zacch Oguntuase Dr.
SUCCESSFUL MODELS IN MANAGING PRIVATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES, Emmanuel Layi Layi Adebayo
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
Knowledge sharing and referral practices by traditional birth attendants in low-income urban areas of Southwest Nigeria, Janet O. Adekannbi and Joy O. Oluwafemi
Personal Protection of Privacy in the Information Age, Rashidat Taiwo ADELEKE University Library, and Jesubukade Emmanuel Ajakaye
ATTITUDE OF STUDENTS TOWARDS BLENDED LEARNING, Tolulope E. Adenekan and Victor Omeiza JATTO
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
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
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
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
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.
Information Ethics, Publishing and Plagiarism among Academics, Philip Chike Aghadiuno and Simon Shachia Oryila
Management of Local Contents in Institutional Repositories in Libraries in tertiary institutions in Nigeria: A survey., Doris Aghoghovwia and Chinwe Augustina Ekereuche Mrs
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
Students’ knowledge and attitudes towards plagiarism at the Faculty of Engineering Kyambogo University, Bonniface Agungi and Bonny Ongora
EFFECT OF ROLE CONFLICT AND ROLE AMBIGUITY ON EMPLOYEE CREATIVITY, Mushtaq Ahmad and Salah Ud din MS LIS
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
Batch Bitstreams and Metadata import using SAFBuilder in Dspace: A Practical Experience, Jamil Ahmed Dr.
BEST PRACTICE IN RECORDS MANAGEMENT IN OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING (ODL): A CASE OF NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA (NOUN), Ugonna Vivian Ailakhu
ORAL INFORMATION DOCUMENTATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY INFORMATION AND SERVICES, Ugonna Vivian Ailakhu
Library support services to displaced farmers in Benue State for enhanced food production., Gabriel Iortyom Ajav, Helen Famaren Tor-Akwer, and Dominic Aondohemba Ihongo
Cataloguing Knowledge as Correlates of Cataloguers’ Job Performance in Libraries in Ogun State, Nigeria., Goodness Tochi Akalawu, Niran Adetoro, and Itunu Adeola Bamidele
Information professionals' hiring and retention: Pakistani librarians' perspectives, Mirza Muhammad Akbar
ATTITUDE FORMATION, USE OF LIBRARY RESOURCES, AND PERCEIVED ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN IBADAN, Olumuyiwa Folajimi Akindehin Mr
Role of Librarians as a Prerogative For Using Assistive Technologies in the Education of People with Special Needs, Olumuyiwa Folajimi Akindehin Mr
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
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
An Assessment of the Implication and Adoption of Current Global Paradigm in Cataloguing in Nigerian University Libraries, Samson Adesina Akinola
THE POWER OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES ON ACADEMIC LIBRARIES, Samson Adesina Akinola
Enhancing Academic Library Service Delivery Using Artificial Intelligence (AI), Omolabake Akinyemi
ICT Application and Information Service Delivery in South-West Nigeria’s Public Polytechnic Libraries, Omolabake Eunice Akinyemi and Toyosi Rachel Afolabi
ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND ENHANCED READING CULTURE FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: THE ROLE OF LIBRARIES, OLUWATOSIN AKOBE
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
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
Acceptance and Attitude toward Vaccination against COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study of Academic Librarians in Nigeria., Murtala Aliyu and Abbas Adamu Lamido Gora
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT BY PUBLIC LIBRARIES OF AKWA IBOM STATE, Daniel Aloysius and Mercy Daniel Ebong Ph.D
Practicing and Marketing with Empathy in Libraries, Wren Daniel Ambroise
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
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.
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.
Post-publication Analysis of Digital Culture and Education Journal (DCEJ) from 2009 to 2018, Seno Essien Antia-Obong
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.
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
Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Service Delivery in Nigerian Private University Libraries, Jane C. Anyanwu Odu
Promoting National Unity in Nigeria: The Roles Of Library And Information Professionals., Marcus Oladotun Aragbaye, Blessing Oyemah John, and Emmanuel Akande
Securing Digital Collections: Cyber Security Best Practices for Academic Libraries in Developing Countries, Ayooluwa Aregbesola and Ekene Lawrence Nwaolise
APPLICATION OF ICTS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LOKOJA LIBRARY, Ayooluwa Aregbesola, Juliet Omale, and Dauda Yahaya
Challenges Encountered in the Implementation of the National Literacy Acceleration Program (NALAP) in the Abura Asebu Kwamankese District, Ghana, Julius Arhin-Asamoah
Lecturers' Awareness, Perception, and Utilization of Institutional Repositories in Two Universities in Nigeria, Jemilat Iyabo Arilesere and Gafar Abiodun Akinosho Mr
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
New Education Policy 2020 and Online Education, Shaveta arora
ROLE OF HARVARD DATAVERSE PROJECT IN RESEARCH DATA MANAGEMENT SERVICES, Surbhi Arora and Rupak Chakravarty
Archiving in academic institutions: a case study of Catholic University of Ghana, Charles Kofi Arthur Mr. and Emmanuel Kwadwo Kaba
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
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
Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Libraries and Its Impact on Library Operations Review, Subaveerapandiyan A
Research Data Management Practices and Challenges in Academic Libraries: A Comprehensive Review, Subaveerapandiyan A
Netizens, Academicians, and Information Professionals' Opinions About AI With Special Reference To ChatGPT, Subaveerapandiyan A, Vinoth A, and Neelam Tiwary
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.
Libraries as Determinants of Guided Inquiry Learning Approach in Social Studies, Favour O. Atubi
UTILIZATION OF GOOGLE FORMS AS ARCHIVE DATA INPUT MEDIA, Dwi Ridho Aulianto and Tiara Desyanti Raharja
Research Trends on Archivists in Scopus-Indexed Journals, Dwi Ridho Aulianto, Slamet Riyadi, Melinda Sinaga, Euis Komalasari, Dendang Hermansyah, and Maya Maulintuti
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
User Opinion About SPS Public Library: A Study Of Google Map Reviews, TASEEF AYUB and Shabir Ahmad Ganaie
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
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
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.
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