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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
Make an institutional repository with zero budget and easy steps on Google Scholar: An innovative approach for library professionals., Zameer Hussain Baladi
An Assessment of Effective Serials Management in Selected Academic Libraries in Niger State, Nigeria., MUHAMMAD KASIM BALA, YAHAYA ABDULLAHI ISAH, and AMINA IBRAHIM
Transprofessional Competencies of Information Managers and the Challenges of the New Normal, Adeoye Augustine Bamgbose, Hassan Mallam Ibrahim, and Sa’ad Madaki Adamu
Transprofessional Competencies of Information Managers and the Challenges of the New Normal, Adeoye Augustine Bamgbose Mr, Hassan Mallam Ibrahim, and Sa’ad Madaki Adamu
Access to Electronic Information Resources and Attitude towards Plagiarism by Science Undergraduates in Three Universities in Oyo state, Nigeria, Mary Love Bamidele, Olawale Oyewole, and Temitope Inioluwa Abegunde
“BIG DATA” Revitalizing Librarianship: Impact On Librarians, Alice A. Bamigbola Dr.
Peer Influence as Predictor of Reading Habit among Public Secondary School Students in Osun Central Senatorial District, Osun State, Nigeria., Olasehinde Fadekemi Bamise
Customization of Koha OPAC: All user needs in a single window, Mohan Bandaru
Starting Young- Instilling Research Skills through School Libraries, ANITHA B. Librarian and Priyadarshini Don Thomas Librarian
Covid-19 Pandemic and Library and Information Professionals in Cameroon: Challenges and Opportunities, Roseline Bawack
Attitude of Academic Librarians Towards Digital Transformation and the Effects on Library Performance: The Case of Cameroon, Roseline Bawack and Rosemary Shafack
Ranking of Indian Institution of Technology (IITs) in Global and Indian Ranking system: A Comparative Study, Mukesh Behera and Rajan Kumar
Investigating Awareness and Usage of Electronic Information Resources by the Engineering Students of NMIMS (Deemed to be University), Mumbai, Ravikumar Bellary, Prashant Manchare, and Shivanand Sadlapur
Exploring the Vital Role of Quality Assurance in Ensuring Accessible Services and Resources in Academic Libraries in Nigeria, Abass A. BELLO CLN
Digital Transformation: Revitalizing Public Libraries as Inclusive Hubs for National Development, Bukunmi Paul Bello and Itunu Mary Adepegba
ICT Competence of Polytechnics-Based LIS Students in the use of Online Discussion Forum, LATEEF ALHAJI BELLO (PhD), SAHEED ABIOLA HAMZAT (PhD), IDRIS TUNDE YUSUF (CLN), LORETTA ODIRI DANIEL (CLN), MULIKAT BOLA ALIYU (PhD), and ABOSEDE OLUFUNKE AYENI (CLN)
Access to health information among pregnant women in Morogoro municipal, Tanzania, ronald benard Dr.
The FASHION Visual Search using Deep Learning Approach, Smita V. Bhoir and Sunita R. Patil
CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF USING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICT) IN INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY IN CROSS RIVER STATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS., Anthony Etta Bisong Dr., Celestine Unoh Nkanu, John Eteng Imoke Dr., and Francis Akpo
Attitude, Perception and Practice towards Pleasure Reading among University Students: A Case Study, Md. Sakib Biswas
Use of Library Resources and Services as Correlates of Research Activities among Postgraduate Students in Southwest Federal Universities, Nigeria, Mausi Ajoviyon Bokoh Mr., Bosede Adebimpe Ajiboye Dr., and Morenikeji Modinat Bello Miss
PERCEIVED EFFECT OF AWARENESS AND USE OF OPEN ACCESS JOURNALS BY LIBRARY USERS FOR RESEARCH EFFICIENCY IN MARGARET LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA, Obande Bonnie Obeka
A Literature survey on Information Literacy and Public Libraries in Pakistan, Sher Muhammad Burdi
A Descriptive study On Shah Abdul Latif Public Library Shahdadpur, Sindh; Pakistan., Sher Muhammad Burdi , Primary School Teacher at G.B.P.S Al Mansoora Colony Sanghar; Arif Ali Bhatti; and Nusrat Shaheen .
The Effectiveness and Efficiency of the Library Services of a Catholic University in the Philippines, David A. Cabonero
Enhancing the Master of Library and Information Science Curriculum Towards the Improvement of the Librarian’s 21st Century Skills in the Workplace, David A. Cabonero, Rosielyn M. Austria, and Regina D. Ramel
How is the Public Imagined by Public Librarians? A Case Study of One US American Public Library During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Allister Chang
Perception of Public Libraries as Substantive Knowledge Organizations, Sidharta Chatterjee, Mousumi Samanta, and Sujoy Dey Dr.
Preparation of a Depth Schedule on Data Science by Colon Classification, Edition 7, Partha Chattopadhyay, Librarian
NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY 2020 AND CHANGING ROLE OF LIBRARIES, Yashwant S. Chaudhari Mr.
Sustainability of Open-Access Author Fund: A Case Study of Faculty Usage Patterns and APC Cost, Jayati Chaudhuri and Adele Dobry
Analysis of Library and Information Science Journals Listed in UGC-CARE: A Study, Parbat Chhetri
Analyzing the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats of AI in Libraries, Parbat Chhetri
Characteristics and Nature of Academic Staff’s User Experiences in Electronic Library Database Utilisation, Kachollom Chollom, Alfred Michael Obaje, and Thomas A. Adigun
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