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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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

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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

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KNOWLEDGE CULTURE AND LIBRARIAN'S PRODUCTIVITY IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA, Eniekebi ejiroghene

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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

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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

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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

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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

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ADOPTION AND UTILISATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY LIBRARIANS IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA, Ogochukwu T. Emiri

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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

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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

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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

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Critical steps in recruiting librarians in academic libraries, Ufuoma Eruvwe, Unwana Isaac Udoh, and Chioma C. Azubuike

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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

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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

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Smart Technologies and Job Performance of Librarians in University libraries in Lagos and Ogun State, South-West Nigeria., Anne Sam Etuk

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Radicalisation and Extremism on Social Media: What Steps can be taken?, Emeka Williams Etumnu and Oluchi I. Williams-Etumnu

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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.

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Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Library Parlance: Issues and Benefits, Asom Faga Dr and Aliyu Olugbenga Yusuf Dr

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Makerspaces Realities in Nigerian Academic Libraries, Ayodele Olabode Fagbemiro, Ayodele O. Akinola, and Anna Nkechi Ogunkeyede Mrs

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AVAILABILITY AND UTILISATION OF SCHOOL LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR LEARNING ACTIVENESS BY STUDENTS IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ISOKAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA, Sunday Fakunle

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Agricultural Literacy and food production in Nigeria, Tor-Akwer Helen Famaren, Dominic Aondohemba Ihongo, and Comfort Member Tyopev

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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

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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

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HARNESSING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-POWERED SEARCH ENGINES FOR THE LITERATURE REVIEW PROCESS, Omobolanle Seri Fasola

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Metaversity and Metaworth, Two Important Prerequisites to Prepare for the Metaverse, Mohammad Fathi, Ahmad Shabani, and Alireza Mansouri

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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

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Pattern of Internet Use among Librarians in Federal University Libraries in Southeast Nigeria, Ugonna Fidelugwuowo

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Using Information and Communication Technology among Nsukka Yellow Pepper Farmers in Enugu State, Nigeria, Ugonna Fidelugwuowo

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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

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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

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Examining Librarians’ Rights in the Philippine Copyright Law: The Academic Law Librarians' Standpoint, Willian SA Frias and Bryan Boy C. Cortez

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The Role of the Library in National Development, Jerry Eyerinmene Friday Mr and Ekeruche Augustina Chinwe Mrs

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The Role of the Library in National Development, Jerry Eyerinmene Friday Mr and Augustina Chinwe Ekeruche Mrs

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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

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KNOWLEDGE SHARING PRACTICES OF STUDENT-TEACHERS IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN GHANA, Paapa Kwamina Fynn, George Tesilimi Banji, and Emmanuel Benson

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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

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Deprofessionalism at the Reference Desk: Validating Room for the New and Evolving Roles of the Information Professional, Jameson Paul Ghalioungui

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Successful Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI) Initiatives in Progressive Public Libraries and their Communities, Jameson Paul Ghalioungui

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Altmetrics Study On Research Outputs In Fields of Social Sciences In Top Iranian Universities, Amir Ghasemian, Amir Reza Asnafi, and Amin Erfanmanesh

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The Role of Cloud Computing in Modern Libraries, Brighid Gonzales

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Status and challenges of tribal education in Jungle Mahal: a statistical analysis, Rajib Kumar Guin

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An analysis of the co-occurrence of keywords on the topic sustainable development of libraries: A Scientometrics analysis, Komal Gupta

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Visualization of Authorship Patterns and Research Trends of Annals of Library and Information Studies, Kunjan Prasad Gupta, Manendra Kumar Singh, and Satyanarayan Tiwari

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Imagining the Prospects and Possibilities of Metaverse in Library and Information Services, Saumya Gupta and Paramjeet K. Walia

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Research Productivity of Pakistani Authors to Library Philosophy and Practice During 2019-2021, Umm e. Habiba and Muhammad Waseem Zia Dr.

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Systems and Services Development of the Islamic University of Technology Library, Md. Ahasan Habib

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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.

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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

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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

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Research In Library Herald During 2017-2021 : A Bibliometric Analysis, Sangram Haldar

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A Brief Introduction to Koha ILS and its Modules, Sukanta Halder and Sangram Haldar

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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

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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.

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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

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Knowledge Sharing in Social Media: A Systematic Literature Review, Md. Armanul Haque, Xiaojuan Zhang, Zihadur Rahman, and Amitav Saha

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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.

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SIGNIFICANCE OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN RECENT TIMES: A REVIEW OF ARTICLES, George Noble Hotsonyame

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Access and Use of Electronic Resources at the University of Health and Allied Sciences’ Library: Undergraduate Students’ Perspective., George Noble Hotsonyame and Stephen Okyere

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RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) AND LIBRARIES IN THE ERA OF TECHNOLOGY, Ansaar Hussain and Tabasum Zehra Ms

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Biblometric studies of NLA papers from 2019-2021, Suwaiba Hussaini and Prof. Yahya Ibrahim Harande

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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

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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

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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

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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

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PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OF STAFF IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES, Oluwafemi Adebayo Idowu CLN and Folashade Adeola

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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

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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

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ADVANCING LIBRARY AND INFORMATION LITERACY (LIL) IN THE NIGERIAN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM, Gilbert Paul Igboechesi, Thomas A. Adigun, and Anita Ann Amando

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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

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The Suitability of Hybrid Library Services to Open and Distance Learners in Nigeria, Ukoha O. Igwe

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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

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Knowledge Sharing Practices in Academic Libraries in Imo State, Nigeria., Ngozi Ike

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The Reference Services and Users’ Satisfaction in Tertiary Institutions in Imo State, Nigeria, Ngozi Ike and Olivia Nwamaka Chinedu Mrs

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The Capacity Building Programmes: A Way of Repositioning Public Library Staff for Effective Library Services, Ngozi Immaculata Ike CLN

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The Library Services and Users' Satisfaction in Academic Libraries in Imo State, Nigeria, Ngozi Immaculata Ike, Celestina Amadi, Veronica Madu-Malachy, Sarah Nkechi Iheagwam, Ogechi Iheanacho-Kelechi, and Oluchi Juliet Nwagu

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Impact of Digital Technologies on Resources and Services of Public Libraries in Anambra and Imo State, Ngozi Immaculata Ike CLN, OLivia Nwamaka Chinedu Mrs, and Chigozie Umah CLN

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LECTURERS’ SKILLS TO EVALUATE INFORMATION AND USE INFORMATION EFFECTIVELY AS CORRELATES OF DIGITAL LIBRARY RESOURCES UTILIZATION IN NIGERIA, Joy Iguehi Ikenwe and Ogagaoghene Uzezi Idhalama

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INFORMATION SCOPING SKILLS AND THE RESEARCH OUTPUT OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIANS IN UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-SOUTH GEOPOLITICAL ZONE OF NIGERIA, GODSON EHIMIYEIN ILEVBARE PhD, UDUAK UBONG ENANG PhD, and MERCY ETUKUDO UKPANAH PhD

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"Analyzing the Awareness and Utilization of Digital Resources by the Library Users of Selected Medical Deemed Universities in Maharashtra", Miss. Sima Ashok Ingole and Dr. Subhash Chavan

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Technology acceptance among library male and female users of Lahore-based public and private general categories universities, Qaiser Iqbal, Tahira Akbar, and Zaheer Ahmad

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HEALTH INFORMATION PROVISION AND UTILIZATION AS PREDICTORS OF SAFE HEALTH PRACTICES OF NURSING MOTHERS IN IMO STATE, NIGERIA, Pauline Iroeze and Ijeoma I. Bernard

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ASSESSMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION OF LIBRARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM BENCHMARK ON LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN SOUTH-SOUTH AND SOUTH-EAST UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA, Pauline C. Iroeze, Genevieve Opara, Comfort N. Owate, and Francisca C. Mbagwu

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Information Ecology for effective Knowledge Management in 21st century, Jamilu Isah

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CAUSES AND MEASURES OF PRE-RETIREMENT ANXIETY AMONG ACADEMIC LIBRARIANS OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES IN NORTHWEST, NIGERIA, Karimatu Isa maisango

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Predictors and Moderators of ICT Use by Registry Staff of University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Claudius Akinkunmi Isamakinde and Wole Olatokun

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A Survey of ICT Use by Registry Staff Identifies Personal and Organisational Barriers, Claudius Akinkunmi Isamakinde Mr and Wole Michael Olatokun Professor

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Influence of Academic Library Services on Media Literacy of Library and Information Science Undergraduates in Federal University Oye- Ekiti., Bolanle Clifford Ishola, Rasidat Bukola Amida, Sabitu Adekunle Ishola, and Temitope Serah Jabar

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Application and Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Library Services Delivery in Academic Libraries in Kwara State, Nigeria, Abdullahi Olayinka Isiaka

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Robots and Reference Services, Abdullahi Olayinka Isiaka, Biliamin Abiola Aremu, Abdulfatai Soliu, and Fahisat Romoke Isiaq

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Promoting Library Cultures: The Roles of Libraries in Human Resources Development in Bangladesh, Md. Aktarul Islam and Md. Habibur Rahman

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4th Industrial Revolution and Library-Related Scientific Production from 2010-2021: A Bibliometric Analysis, Md. Monirul Islam, Dil Ruksana Basunia, Md. Nurul Islam, and Rupak Chakrabarty

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Delivering E-governance services in Bangladesh through Libraries and Information Centers: Realities, Challenges and Possibilities, M Monirul Islam and Ahmed Shafkat Sunvy

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Effects of Knowledge Sharing on Information Service Innovation: A Study on Information Professionals of Bangladesh, Mohammad Habibul Islam and Jayanti Rani Basak

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User Satisfaction and Service Quality Assessment of Resource Center at National Institute of Fashion Technology, Gandhinagar, Gujarat: A Case Study, Sanjeev Jain, Jignesh C. Makwana, and Vivek Singh

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Digitalization of Library Resources in Pakistan: A Case of Academic Libraries, Abdullah Jamil, Rustum Ali, and Bilal Ahmad

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Library Services and Facilities to University Students at Tertiary: An Evidence from Pakistan, Abdullah Jamil, Rustum Ali, and Bilal Ahmad

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Examining E-readiness In Libraries of Public Sector Universities Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan, Saeed Ullah Jan

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FACTORS AFFECTING KNOWLEDGE SHARING BEHAVIOR AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS: A CASE STUDY OF KHUSHAL KHAN KHATTAK UNIVERSITY KARAK, Saeed Ullah Jan

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Impact of Social Media on Academic Performance of University Female Students of Khushal Khan Khattak University Pakistan, Saeed Ullah Jan

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Research Productivity of Khushal Khan Khattak University Karak-Pakistan: Through Bibliometric Lens, Saeed Ullah Jan