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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.
2023
Librarians’ Digital Literacy Skills and Services Delivery in Academic Libraries in Taraba State, Nigeria: A Correlation, Chukwuemeka Chukwueke and Israel Habibu Idris
Marketing of library services as determinant for undergraduates patronage in Oghara Polytechnic library Delta State, Nigeria, EruvIheme Patrick Chukwumawe, Ejiakor Chika Chinonso, Oluchi Juliet Nwagu, and Onyedikachi Patience Azubuike
STUDY ON THE EFFECTS OF ICT ON ISB OF USERS IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN UNION TERRITORIES, Dr. MINESH S. CHUNARA
The Fight for Intellectual Freedom for LGBTQ+ Youth, Kelly Clark
Status of Blended Library Services at the University of Baguio, Lea C. Colbongan-Papay and Jackson Bacolong Colas
When Librarians Talk with Conservatives about Libraries, Bill Crowley
Drifting towards users’ doorsteps: domesticating academic library services, Grace Arerosuoghene Arerosuoghene DADA Mrs
MEDIA LITERACY SKILLS AND THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA BY LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE UNDERGRADUATES IN TWO UNIVERSITIES IN IBADAN, NIGERIA, Leah Dada and Olawale Oyewole Dr.
Challenges Faced by Pregnant Women in Information-Seeking in the Tamale Metropolis, Joana Dango and Stephen Okyere
Information needs and sources for health-related information among pregnant women in Tamale Metropolis, Joana Dango and stephen okyere
Bibliotherapy: An Expanded Role for Libraries And Librarians, LORETTA ODIRI DANIEL (CLN)
LIBRARIANS’ ICT SKILLS AND EFFECTIVE LIBRARY SERVICE DELIVERY IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN RIVERS STATE, Grace Ntuboderia Daniels, Humphrey Igwechi Wiche, and Onyema Nsirim
LIBRARIANS’ ICT SKILLS AND EFFECTIVE LIBRARY SERVICE DELIVERY IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN RIVERS STATE, Grace Ntuboderia Daniels, Humphrey Igwechi Wiche, and Onyema Nsirim
Open Educational Resources (OER) Repositories: A Comprehensive Analysis of Usage Patterns and Impact on Education, Dr. Rajib Kumar Das and Dr. Anuradha Singha
Exploring Information Access and Utilization Patterns Among Women Students in the Departments of Arts Faculty at The University of Burdwan: A Multifaceted Approach, Mithun Das and Rajesh Das
A study on work-life balance, technostress creators and psychological well-being of librarians, CHRISTSON A. DELMO and ESTELA DEQUITO
A Bibliometric research output of DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology from 2018-2022: A study, GULAB DEVI and Rakhi Khatik RK
Unveiling the Web Presence of State Universities of Assam: A Webometric Study, Pritam Dey and Mukut Sarmah
Entrepreneurship Education Skills Acquisition for Self- Employment among Librarians and Library Educators in Universities in South East Nigeria, Chidi Dike, Chioma Esther Osuji, Nkechi Amech, Genevieve Chinedu Umunna-opara, and Edward Amadi
Promotion strategies in academic libraries: improving the ability of students to access information resources and services during the COVID-19 era, Tinyiko Vivian Dube
Improving the Effectiveness of Using Social Media in Vietnamese Academic Libraries, Thi Phuong Chi Duong
Knowledge of Information Ethics and Digital Information-seeking Behavior of Undergraduates In a Nigerian University., Raphael Ebiefung
RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN SOME SELECTED METROPOLITAN ASSEMBLIES IN GHANA, ERNEST EFFAH MR. and AKWASI DUFFOUR FRIMPONG MR.
Impact of Advertisement on the Use of Library Information Resources in Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri Library, Chinedu C. Egbuchu and Heman Uchechukwu Osuagwu
Attitude of Library and Information Science Students of Imo State University, Owerri towards the Utilization of Social Media., Chinedu C. Egbuchu Ph.D and Adaora Joy Udo-Anyanwu Ph.D
Impact of Remuneration on Staff Productivity in Imo State University, Owerri Library and Coal City University, Enugu Library, Chinedu Egbuchu and Heman Uchechukwu Osuagwu
Users Satisfaction with Services, Resources, and Facilities in Nigeria Maritime University Library Okerenkoko, Delta State, Aroghene Eghwubare Mr., Confidence Reghagwa Idjai Mr, and Oghenetega Gracious Agbori Mr
An Evaluation of the Effects of Virtual Library on the Academic Performance of Undergraduate Students in the Department of Medicine and Surgery, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria, Justina Onyebe Ejegwa Mrs and James Mngutyo
KNOWLEDGE CULTURE AND LIBRARIAN'S PRODUCTIVITY IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA, Eniekebi ejiroghene
Comparative Study of Academic Performance of Undergraduates admitted through UTME, Pre-Degree and Direct-Entry into the Federal University of Technology, Owerri., Felix M. Eke Dr, Ngozi Chima-james Dr, and Peter O. Moneke Dr
DETERMINING STUDENTS’ ATTRIBUTES AND UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION RESOURCES IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN IMO STATE, NIGERIA., Felix Mmanuoma Eke PhD; Alphonsus , Onyekach i Okechukwu; Emmanuel Godwin Umana; Anne Anthony Edem; Ijeoma Irene Bernard; and Peter Obiora Moneke PhD
THE ROLE OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN RESEARCH DATA MANAGEMENT IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS, David Onyeamaechi Ekeh PhD, Chidiebere Cordelia Ojemuyide Mrs., Claris N. Eze PhD, Mercy Ifunanaya Ani PhD, Ogochukwu Faith Igu PhD, Catherine Mbana Okpala Mrs., and Chidiebere Kelechi Duru PhD
Postgraduate Students’ Use of Electronic Resources for Research Output in Federal University Libraries in the SouthEast, Nigeria: Challenges and Strategies for Interventions., Loveth Ogoegbunam Ekwueme and Augustina Chinyere Chime
ADOPTION AND UTILISATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY LIBRARIANS IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA, Ogochukwu T. Emiri
INFORMATION LITERACY, SELF-EFFICACY AS DETERMINANTS OF INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION PERSONNEL IN SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA., Ogochukwu T. Emiri and Christian Obisike Enyia
MEASURING LIBRARY SERVICE DELIVERY QUALITY USING SERVQUAL TO PREDICT INTENTION TO REVISIT DELTA STATE POLYTECHNIC LIBRARY, OGWASHI-UKU, Ogochukwu T. Emiri and Florence Nwanne Olise
Conference attendance and job satisfactions of librarians in some selected university libraries in South - South, Nigeria, Ufuoma Eruvwe, Uche A. Emeka–Ukwu, and Patrick C. Iheme
Critical steps in recruiting librarians in academic libraries, Ufuoma Eruvwe, Unwana Isaac Udoh, and Chioma C. Azubuike
Library Building Aesthetics and Functionality: A panacea to Low Patronage of University Library, A Case Study of Emily Aig-Imoukhuede Library, Benin-City, Adedoyin Esan and Blessing Ajelomohie Ifijeh Miss
Market Women Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Gadgets in Nigeria, Abraham Tabor Etebu Ph.D, cln, mnla and Veronica Amatari Odiri Ph.D
Smart Technologies and Job Performance of Librarians in University libraries in Lagos and Ogun State, South-West Nigeria., Anne Sam Etuk
Radicalisation and Extremism on Social Media: What Steps can be taken?, Emeka Williams Etumnu and Oluchi I. Williams-Etumnu
INFLUENCE OF DIGITAL INFORMATION RESOURCES IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES AS A RESILIENT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA, Aminat Adefunke FADIMU Mrs., Lukmon Abolaji GEORGE, and Abimbola Oluyemisi ASUNMO Mrs.
Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Library Parlance: Issues and Benefits, Asom Faga Dr and Aliyu Olugbenga Yusuf Dr
Makerspaces Realities in Nigerian Academic Libraries, Ayodele Olabode Fagbemiro, Ayodele O. Akinola, and Anna Nkechi Ogunkeyede Mrs
Agricultural Literacy and food production in Nigeria, Tor-Akwer Helen Famaren, Dominic Aondohemba Ihongo, and Comfort Member Tyopev
Teaching Methods and Library Resources Utilization as Determinant of Academic Performance of students of Harry Pass Polytechnic, Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State, Tor-Akwer Helen Famaren and Comfort Member Tyopev
The role of leadership centers in supporting creativity, innovation, and scientific research development in university libraries, Hanan Ahmed Farag and . Omaima Kamal El Din Gawish
HARNESSING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-POWERED SEARCH ENGINES FOR THE LITERATURE REVIEW PROCESS, Omobolanle Seri Fasola
Metaversity and Metaworth, Two Important Prerequisites to Prepare for the Metaverse, Mohammad Fathi, Ahmad Shabani, and Alireza Mansouri
Utilization Of Facebook As A Media For Political Literacy In Building Political Awareness Of The Voters In The Regional Elections In The Province Of West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, fathurrijal FATHURRIJAL
Pattern of Internet Use among Librarians in Federal University Libraries in Southeast Nigeria, Ugonna Fidelugwuowo
Using Information and Communication Technology among Nsukka Yellow Pepper Farmers in Enugu State, Nigeria, Ugonna Fidelugwuowo
The Impact of Job Discipline to Improve Job Performance for Office Administration and Records Activities in Indonesia: A Meta-Analysis, Muhamad Ferdy Firmansyah, Nanang Rusliana, Ade Komaludin, and Muhamad Ridho
Assessment of Interpersonal Communication Skills for Provision of Reference Services in Academic Libraries, Kogi State, Nigeria: A Study of Tertiary Institutions in Kogi State, Nigeria, Agunsoye Florence Bosede
Examining Librarians’ Rights in the Philippine Copyright Law: The Academic Law Librarians' Standpoint, Willian SA Frias and Bryan Boy C. Cortez
The Role of the Library in National Development, Jerry Eyerinmene Friday Mr and Ekeruche Augustina Chinwe Mrs
The Role of the Library in National Development, Jerry Eyerinmene Friday Mr and Augustina Chinwe Ekeruche Mrs
The Role of Information and Communication Technology in Sustainable Development: The Input of Nigerian Academic Libraries, Jerry Eyerinmene Friday Mr and Favour Oghenevwarodovwe Oweibo Mrs
KNOWLEDGE SHARING PRACTICES OF STUDENT-TEACHERS IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN GHANA, Paapa Kwamina Fynn, George Tesilimi Banji, and Emmanuel Benson
EXTENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES UTILIZATION IN THE BIBLIOGRAPHY OF POSTGRADUATES’ TERMINAL RESEARCH OUTPUT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCES, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, KASA M. Gabriel and Sarah D. YANI
Deprofessionalism at the Reference Desk: Validating Room for the New and Evolving Roles of the Information Professional, Jameson Paul Ghalioungui
Successful Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI) Initiatives in Progressive Public Libraries and their Communities, Jameson Paul Ghalioungui
Altmetrics Study On Research Outputs In Fields of Social Sciences In Top Iranian Universities, Amir Ghasemian, Amir Reza Asnafi, and Amin Erfanmanesh
The Role of Cloud Computing in Modern Libraries, Brighid Gonzales
Status and challenges of tribal education in Jungle Mahal: a statistical analysis, Rajib Kumar Guin
Visualization of Authorship Patterns and Research Trends of Annals of Library and Information Studies, Kunjan Prasad Gupta, Manendra Kumar Singh, and Satyanarayan Tiwari
Imagining the Prospects and Possibilities of Metaverse in Library and Information Services, Saumya Gupta and Paramjeet K. Walia
Research Productivity of Pakistani Authors to Library Philosophy and Practice During 2019-2021, Umm e. Habiba and Muhammad Waseem Zia Dr.
Systems and Services Development of the Islamic University of Technology Library, Md. Ahasan Habib
Access and Use of Consortium for e-Resources in Agriculture (CeRA) by the Research Scholars and Post Graduate Students of the KRC College of Horticulture, Arabhavi, UHS Bagalkot, Manjunath B. Hadimani Mr. and Vinayaka M. Bankapur Dr.
Enhancing Public Library Services: A Future Outlook on Digital Libraries in Pakistan, Muhammad Sohail Haider, Chen Ya Prof, Md. Nurul Islam, Muhammad Danyal, and Muhammad Hussain
AN APPRAISAL OF OPEN ACCESS INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORIES USE BY ACADEMIC STAFF IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES IN NORTH CENTRAL STATES OF NIGERIA, Bello Salahudeen Hakeemat Mrs and Oluwatoyin Oyeyemi Obinyan Mrs
Research In Library Herald During 2017-2021 : A Bibliometric Analysis, Sangram Haldar
A Brief Introduction to Koha ILS and its Modules, Sukanta Halder and Sangram Haldar
A Consortium-based solution for the National Institutional Libraries working on physical disabilities under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India, Sukanta Halder and Dr. Arabinda Maity
Attitude of LIS Postgraduate Students towards the use of Remote Teaching and Learning at Post COVID-19 era in Nigerian Private Universities, Saheed Abiola Hamzat Dr.
Professor Dr. Rubina Bhatti, Leader in Library and Information Science Research in the South Punjab, Pakistan: Bio-Bibliometric analysis utilizing the Scopus database, Ikram Ul Haq, Rani Shaista Kanwal, Hussain Ahmad Sohrani, and Manzoor Hussain
Knowledge Sharing in Social Media: A Systematic Literature Review, Md. Armanul Haque, Xiaojuan Zhang, Zihadur Rahman, and Amitav Saha
Data Mining to find out the patterns in the data of circulation section log of July, 2022 of Jamia Millia Islamia University library using python, Himanti . and Manish Kumar Dr.
SIGNIFICANCE OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN RECENT TIMES: A REVIEW OF ARTICLES, George Noble Hotsonyame
Access and Use of Electronic Resources at the University of Health and Allied Sciences’ Library: Undergraduate Students’ Perspective., George Noble Hotsonyame and Stephen Okyere
RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) AND LIBRARIES IN THE ERA OF TECHNOLOGY, Ansaar Hussain and Tabasum Zehra Ms
Biblometric studies of NLA papers from 2019-2021, Suwaiba Hussaini and Prof. Yahya Ibrahim Harande
Shift to Online Learning: Response of Pakistani Visual Art Teachers During Pandemic and Post-Covid Era, Tauseef Hussain Mr, Nimra Akram Miss, Rabiya Asim Ms, Amina Sarfraz Cheema Ms, and Kiran Zohra Ms
Information and communication technology (ICT) competencies and job performance of librarians in some selected university libraries in North Central of Nigeria, Asibi Joy Idachaba, Yemisi B. Ojokuku, and Udoh Isaac Unwana
Information and communication technology (ICT) competencies and job performance of librarians in some selected university libraries in North Central of Nigeria, Francis Sulemanu Idachaba, Yemisi B. Ojokuku, and Unwana Isaac Udoh
ICT Tools as Provision for Information to the Visually Impaired Persons in Lagos State Special Libraries, Adeola Atolani Idowu Miss, Mausi Ajoviyon Bokoh Mr., and Morenikeji Modinat Bello Miss
PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OF STAFF IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES, Oluwafemi Adebayo Idowu CLN and Folashade Adeola
ENHANCING INFORMATION DELIVERY SERVICES FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMMES IN CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA, MAYEN NDARO IGAJAH Dr, CHRISTOPHER OKOI OFFEM Mr, and MARY MFON BASSEY Mrs
Computer self- Efficacy, Computer Attitude and Internet Identification As Determinants of Internet Use Among Librarians in Public Universities in Western Nigeria, Bruno I. IGBENEGHU. Dr
ADVANCING LIBRARY AND INFORMATION LITERACY (LIL) IN THE NIGERIAN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM, Gilbert Paul Igboechesi, Thomas A. Adigun, and Anita Ann Amando
PERFORMANCE EXPECTANCY AND USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR MARKETING BY STAFF OF SELECTED PUBLISHING FIRMS IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA, Osarobu E. Igudia Dr and Solomon Tosin Ogunsina Mr
The Suitability of Hybrid Library Services to Open and Distance Learners in Nigeria, Ukoha O. Igwe
Creativity of librarians as determinant of job performance in some selected polytechnic libraries in Delta State, Nigeria, Patrick Chukwuma Iheme Mr, Chika Chinonso Ejiakor Mrs, Peter O. Moneke, Oluchi Juliet Nwagu, and Ufuoma Eruvwe Dr
Knowledge Sharing Practices in Academic Libraries in Imo State, Nigeria., Ngozi Ike
The Reference Services and Users’ Satisfaction in Tertiary Institutions in Imo State, Nigeria, Ngozi Ike and Olivia Nwamaka Chinedu Mrs