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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
Information Seeking Behavior on YouTube's Recommendation System for Undergraduate Students in Surabaya Indonesia, Youngjoon Yang, Edi Dwi Riyanto, and Imam Yuadi
Motivational Factors for Users Satisfaction with Library and Information Services in Federal University Library, Lokoja. Logo State., Fwenshimwa Yarima
Research Data Management and Services in South Asian Academic Libraries, Jahnavi Yidavalapati, Priyanka Sinha, and Subaveerapandiyan A
A Study of Students’ Satisfaction with Resources and Services in School Libraries in the Punjab, Pakistan, Muhammad Younus Dr., Muhammad Abdullah, and Aamir Hamid
Effects of Automated Housekeeping Operations and Services on Work Productivity of University Library Professionals in Punjab, Pakistan, Muhammad Younus and Memoona Bukhari
Assessing Users’ Satisfaction with Electronic Resources in University Libraries in Punjab, Pakistan, Muhammad Younus and Mushir Ahmad Dilshad
Users’ Satisfaction with Library Resources and Services in Health Sciences Institutes in Punjab, Pakistan, Muhammad Younus and Munawar Hussain
Effectiveness of Digital Reference Services in University Libraries in Punjab, Pakistan: Users’ Perceptions, Muhammad Younus and Azhar Hassan Nadeem
Exploring Students’ Satisfaction with ICT Facilities at LIS Schools in the Punjab, Pakistan, Muhammad Younus and Muhammad Sajjad
Exploring End-Users’ Digital Literacy Skills in the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan, Muhammad Younus and Muhammad Irfan Saleem
Emotional Intelligence: A Bibliometric Analysis and Implication for Future Research, Furkan Yousaf, Mohamad Noorman Masrek, and Farrah Diana Saiful Bahry
Open Access Publishing Trends in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (1980-2020), Furkan Yousaf, Shafiq Ur Rehman, Murtaza Ashiq, Ammara Yousaf, and Shakil Ahmad
Metadata Research Development: A Bibliometric Study on Science Direct, Seno Yudhanto and Taufik Asmiyanto
COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Impact on Cancer Patients: A Bibliometric Analysis of Recent Studies, Gyanajeet Yumnam and Ibohal Singh Ch
The Malaysian Journal of Library & Information Science (2007-2020): A Bibliometric Study, Gyanajeet Yumnam and Ibohal Singh Ch Dr
Information Ethics Compliance and Service Delivery by Librarians in Universities: A Review, Jemilat Yusuf
Use of Information and Communication Technology as Correlates of Service Delivery by Library Personnel in Ekiti State Universities, Nigeria, Jemilat Yusuf and Joseph Kehinde Fasae
Reward System and Service Delivery of Librarians in Federal Universities in South West Nigeria, Jemilat Yusuf and Oluwaseyi Overcomer Fehintola
Challenges in Accessing Agricultural Information Sources and Services by Farmers in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, Sherif Kunle YUSUF, Emmanuel Olorunnishola ADIO, Singya Zhimwang ZWALMAM, and Saka Bamidele SUBERU
Changing Role of Librarians from Disseminating of Information to Policy Informatics: An Analytical Study of Vernacular Collection Management of Government of Gujarat, LAVJI N. ZALA Dr.
THE UTILIZATION OF BROADCASTING MEDIA IN MEETING THE INFORMATION NEEDS OF PROSPECTIVE REGIONAL CHIEF REGARDING POLITICAL NEWS, Mohammad Zamroni, suwandi sumartias, soeganda priyatna, and atie rachmiatie
Analysis of Library Book Borrower Patterns Using Apriori Association Data Mining Techniques, Lucky Zamzami, Ari Agung Prastowo, R Rulinawaty, and Robbi Rahim
The Impact of COVID-19 on University Library Services: A Systematic Literature Review, Muhammad Zareef and Pervaiz Ahmad Dr.
A study of Causes behind Low International Scientific Publishing Rates in Social Sciences Majors, Saffanah Zedan
The Effect of Infographics on Developing the International Scientific Publishing Literacy among graduate students in Humanities, Saffanah Zedan
Students' Understanding of the Importance of Information Literacy (IL) Programs and Skills, Muhammad Zeeshan, Nadeem Siddique, and Haroon Idrees
Regional Printed Periodicals as an Important Link in the Country's Media Space, Akniyet Zhanysbayeva, Bauyrzhan Omarov, Menlikul Shindaliyeva, Roza Nurtazina, and Muratbek Toktagazin
Attitudes of Female Librarians towards the use of Social Media (WhatsApp): A study of Balochistan, Pakistan., Tang Zhiwei Dr and ANWAR MUHAMMAD Mr
USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA EFFECTIVELY IN NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION:A STUDY OF LIBRARIES., Tang Zhiwei Dr and ANWAR MUHAMMAD
Why Libraries are Giving too Much Importance to Social Media? A Review Note, Tang Zhiwei DR and ANWAR MUHAMMAD Mr
The Case of Cited and Uncited Publications in the field of Reference Services: A Study, Sadaf Zia and Muzamil Mushtaq
Exploring the Current Status and Emerging Trends of Digital Scholarly Communication: A Citation Analysis of “Australian Journal of Chemistry”, SANA ZIA and SUDHARMA HARIDASAN
Status of College Libraries in Tripura, Augustine Zimik and Priyanka Laskar
Awareness and Adoption of Cloud Computing in Nigerian Libraries: An Aid to Library Services, Aishatu Nya Zubairu Miss, John Olugbenga Akiola Mr, and Saheed Abiola Hamzat Ph.D
MENTORING AND EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION AS DETERMINANTS OF JOB PRODUCTIVITY OF LIBRARY PERSONNEL IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA., Aishatu Nya Zubairu Miss, Franca Ngeme Mrs, and Peter Dolapo Olagoke Mr
Correlating altmetrics and h5-Index using Google Scholar metrics for journals in Library and Information Science, Nkosingiphile Zungu
2020
A Study of ICT Competencies among University Library Professionals of Punjab, Pakistan, Muhammad Arshad Abbas and Nadeem Siddique
A Literature Review on Islamic Estate Planning From Year 2014 to 2019, Muhammad Muiʻzz Abdullah, Naimah Mohamad Nasir, Nasrul Hisyam Nor Muhamad, Muhammad Ridhwan Ab. Aziz, Abdul Bari Awang, and Mek Wok Mahmud
Role of Digital Libraries in Library and Information Science Education: A study among LIS Students of MG University, Kottayam, Prakash Abraham, Sajan Kuriakose, and Althaf M. Salim
The Information Needs and Information-seeking Behavior of Health Care Practitioners: A Case Study of Health Care Practitioners of the Narh-Bita Hospital, Tema, Ghana., Zakaria Abukari, Dr. Catherine L. Narh Menka, and Mr. Emmanuel T. Narh
Management Preparedness towards the Implementation of Mobile Technology Library Services in Academic Libraries, Ebenezer Acheampong and De-Graft Johnson Dei
ACCESS TO LIBRARY FACILITIES AND RESOURCES BY STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT AT UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA., Nana Opoku Acheampong, Samuel Kweku Hayford, Gifty Nana Yaa Rockson, and Daniel Dogbe
Adaptive Technology for Supporting Persons with Disability in selected Public Academic Libraries in Ghana, Alberta Addai-Wireko Ms., Philip Nukpe Dr., and Akwasi Duffour Frimpong Mr.
Meeting the information needs of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD): the role of school libraries in Nigeria., Oyeronke Adebayo, Chidi Deborah Segun-Adeniran, Michael O. Fagbohun, and Felicia O. Yusuf
AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF OPEN ACCESS INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORIES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES, Egbe Adewole-Odeshi Mrs and Chinelo Okeoma Ezechukwu Mrs
Information Literacy Skills, Availability of Information Resources as Factors Influencing Research Productivity of Academic Staff of Lead City University, Nigeria., Toyosi Afolabi Mrs. and Taofeek Abiodun Oladokun Mr.
Bibliometric Analysis of Yam Production Literature on Sub-Saharan Africa Listed in AGORA and TEEAL Databases between 2003 and 2017, Blessed Oluwadamilola Agbaje and Wole Michael Olatokun Prof.
Influence of ICT literacy Skills on Research Publication of Librarians in Federal Universities in South-East Nigeria, Amuche Eunice Agbo; Margaret N. Ngwuchukwu, PhD.; Emmanuel Chukwudi Ihekwoaba PhD; and Roseline Ngozi Okwor MLS
Knowledge Sharing: Key To Bridging Quality Library And Information Science Services Delivery In Rural Areas, Nneka C. Agim and Faustina Chioma Haco-Obasi
Assessment of Research output on Bamboo in India: A Bibliometric Study, Dr. Ashutosh Agrahari, C. P. Chaudhary, Prof. S. N. Singh, and Malabika Acharjee
Knowledge Management Practices in IT Industry: A bibliometric Analysis, Bithal Agrawal
Narrative Literature Review on Target Cash Conversion Cycle, Speed of Adjustment and Determinants, Nufazil Ahangar
Working capital efficiency and firm profitability: Narrative literature review, Nufazil Ahangar
Coronary Artery Disease Research in India: A Scientometric Assessment of Publication during 1990-2019, Muneer Ahmad and Dr. M.Sadik Batcha
Examining the Scientific Productivity of Authors in Dyslexia Research: A Study Using Lotka’s Law, Muneer Ahmad and Dr. M.Sadik Batcha
Identifying and Mapping the Global Research Output on Coronavirus Disease: A Scientometric Study, Muneer Ahmad and Dr. M.Sadik Batcha
Lotka’s Law and Authorship Distribution in Coronary Artery Disease Research in South Africa, Muneer Ahmad and Dr. M.Sadik Batcha
Measuring Research Productivity and Performance of Medical Scientists on Coronary Artery Disease in Brazil: A Metric Study, Muneer Ahmad and Dr. M.Sadik Batcha
Research Output on Alopecia Areata Disease: A Scientometric Analysis of Publications from 2010 to 2019, Muneer Ahmad and Dr. M.Sadik Batcha
Measuring Research Performance of the Oldest Medical School of Pakistan, Shakil Ahmad
A Vacant Approach for Ranking of Open Access Journals of India’s: A Scientific Evaluation, Shakil Ahmad, Abdurahiman Pattukuthu, Sameh Nour MahFouz, Abu Waris, and Isam Mohmmed Abdel-Magid Ahmed
INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOR IN E-ENVIRONMENT: A STUDY OF MASS MEDIA PROFESSIONALS IN KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA, PAKISTAN, Shehzad Ahmad Dr, Sajjad Ahmad Dr, and Riaz Ghafur Mr
INCORPORATING THE INTERNET IN LEARNING BY THE MANAGEMENT SCIENCE STUDENTS AND ITS EFFECT ON THEIR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS, Shehzad Ahmad Dr, Rafiq Muhammad Dr, and Sajjad Ahmad Sajjad
Parent’s Role in Promoting Reading Habits among Children: An Empirical Examination, Zaheer Ahmad
Civic Engagement through Open Government Data: Challenges and the Way Forward, Zaheer Ahmad and Nosheen Fatima Warriach Dr
Research Productivity of Nigerian, Pakistani and Indian Authors In the online Journal of Library Philosophy and Practice from 2008 to 2013: A Bibliometric Study/Analysis, Rasheed Ahmed mr and ANWAR MUHAMMAD mr
COVID-19: Mapping the Peer-Reviewed Research, Shakil Ahmed, Asif Altaf, and Arslan Shahid
Research trends in hepatitis C at Pakistan from 2014 – 2018, Zia Ahmed, Zameer Hussain Baladi, and Tahira Yasmin
Motivation and Job Performance of Library Workers in Colleges of Education, South-West, Nigeria, Veronica Olufunmilola Ajegbomogun Mrs and Nkechi Chinyere Ikonne Dr
Association of Usage of Online Journals with Impact Factors: A Descriptive Analytical Study, Jessy A, Mahabaleshwara Rao, Kalesh M. Karun, and Shivananda Bhat
Role of Library Instruction in Curbing Plagiarism among Undergraduates of University of Ilorin, Nigeria, Olubukola Oluyemisi Ajiboye, Baheer Abiodun Basheer, and Saheed Abiola Hamzat
Open Government Data: Initiatives, Challenges, and Myths, Azeem Akbar, Abdul Jabbar Awan, Qurat Ul Ain Saleem PhD. Scholar, and Nosheen Fatima Warriach
Investigating the Information Seeking Anxiety and its Relationship with the Thinking Styles: A Case Study, Sajedeh Akbarzadeh, Maryam Kazerani(corresponding author), Maryam Shekofteh, and Parisa Naseri
Perception as a Correlate of Enrolment and Use of Library among Fresh Undergraduates in Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Johnson Ayodeji Akerele
Uses of Facebook, WhatsApp and Imo as Correlates of Undergraduates’ Composition Skills in the School of Languages, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Ondo State, Nigeria, Johnson Ayodeji Akerele
Information Requirement of Career Seekers in Library and Information Science in Kerala: An Investigative Study, Farsana A K and Mini Devi B
Impact of Digital Media on Information Needs and Seeking Behavior of University Teachers in Pakistan, Gulnaz Akhtar
Mapping and Clustering analysis on Coronavirus literature in China: A Bibliometric analysis during 2011-2020, Mohd Akhter
Bibliographic Control Practices in the Digital Age: Conceptual and Theoretical Framework Perspective, Juliana Akidi
Assessment of Bibliographic Control Practices Available and Adopted By the National Library of Nigeria in the Digital Age, Juliana Obiageri Akidi Dr
Information Needs and Seeking Behaviour of Pregnant Women in Selected Hospitals in Ile-Ife Metropolis, Osun State. Nigeria, Nike Yetunde Akindeji, Olawumi Rukayat Jimoh, Ibukun Isiaka, Rhoda Osebhahiemen Isiwele-Ishola, and Bolanle Clifford Ishola
Relevance of Availability of Information Resource Centres on Rural Development in Akure North Local Government of Nigeria, Adewusi Akinola and Felix Akinola Adewusi Mr
INFLUENCE OF WORK ENGAGEMENT ON JOB BURNOUT AMONG LIBRARIANS IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA, Adeyemi Adewale Akinola
SECURITY OF LIBRARY RESOURCES AND CRIME CHALLENGES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES: A LOOK AT THE SITUATION IN JOSEPH AYO BABALOLA UNIVERSITY, IKEJI ARAKEJI, Samson Adesina Akinola
SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) of the Joseph Ayo Babalola University Library, Ikeji - Arakeji, Nigeria, Samson Adesina Akinola and Francis Opeyemi Opawale
STATUS OF SCHOOL LIBRARIES IN STATE CAPITALS IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF SELECTED SECONDARY AND PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN ASABA, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA., Daniel Akparobore and Daniel O. Akparobore
Attitude of librarians’ towards provision of corporate social responsibility initiatives in state university libraries in south Nigeria, Chinwendu Chizoba AKPOM, Ijeoma Dora ONYAM, and Oyemike Victor BENSON
Use of Social Media by Librarians in Promoting Library and Information Resources and Services in Academic Libraries in Ekiti and Ondo States, Nigeria, Blessing A. Akporhonor Dr. and Joseph Kehinde Fasae
ATTITUDE AND PERCEPTION OF LIBRARIANS TOWARDS MARKETING OF LIBRARY SERVICES IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION LIBRARIES IN SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA, Blessings A. Akporhonor Dr(mrs)
Innovative Tools for Records Management in Electronic Era, Blessings A. Akporhonor Dr(mrs)
Emerging Challenges in the Provision of Electronic Information Services on the African continent : The Role of Librarians, Raliat Alabi and Adenike Omoike
INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS IN THE USE OF ELECTRONIC RESOURCES AMONG RESEARCH SCHOLARS OF ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY KARAIKUDI: A STUDY, Lavanya Alagarsamy and Dr A. Thirunavukkarasu
Bibliometric Analysis of Contributions to Journal of Ornithology, Vellaichamy Alagarsamy
Internet of Things and Libraries: An Empirical Study of Selected Educational Institutions in United Arab Emirates, Elangovan Alagumalai and Radhakrishnan Natarajan
Preservation of Traditional Bone setting (TBS) skills among Nkpologu and Uvuru in Uzo-Uwani LGA of Enugu State Nigeria, Adizetu A. Ali Dr, Cletus O. Ezugwu MR, Chioma C. Onoh Mrs, and Beatrice O. Ewa Mrs
Information Seeking Behaviour in Digital Environment : A study of Post Graduate Students at University of Kashmir, Asifa Ali and Sumaira Jan Dr.
Web 2.0 Tools in Indian University Libraries, Asifa Ali, Mariya Nabi Miss, Sumeer Gul Dr., and Rumysa Jan Miss
Application of Bibliometric Laws and Literature Mapping On “Stress”, Asifa Ali, Afreen Niyaz Miss, Naheed Vaida Prof., and Farhat Hassan Wani Dr.