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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.
2020
Library Services through Social Media during Lockdown due to COVID-19 with Special Reference to University Libraries of Assam, Shekharjyoti Neog
Library Services Through Social Networking Sites: Perception and Attitudes of Research Scholars of Central Universities of Assam, Shekharjyoti Neog
Application of Library Service Charter in Quality Service Delivery in University Libraries, John Waweru Ng’ang’a, Damaris Odero, and K. S. A. Buigutt
NIGERIAN’S CHILDREN’S LITERATURE: A VIABLE TOOL FOR ADDRESSING SOCIAL ISSUES IN NIGERIA, Margaret Nwakago Ngwuchukwu Dr, Cletus Obinna Ezugwu, and Beatrice Ewa Mrs
ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS AND THE CHILD: ONE WAY THE LIBRARIAN CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE, Margaret Nwakago Ngwuchukwu Ph.D and Chiegonu Bridget Nwachi
Enhancing Literacy Learning among Primary School Pupils in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State: The Role of the Children’s Centre Library, University of Nigeria, Nsukka., Ezi O. Njoku Mrs, Alice O. Okore Dr., and Ngozi Eunice Osadebe Dr.
Accessibility of Library Facilities by Wheelchair Users: The Case of Libraries in Lagos State, Nigeria., CHristopher Nkiko Dr, Jerome Idiegbeyan-Ose Dr, Promise Ilo Dr, Ifeakachuku Osinulu, and Goodluck Ifijeh
Bibliometric Mapping of Scholar Publishing in Physics: Exploratory Study, Anna Novotna, Jan Novotny, and Kamil Matula
Social Networking Sites acts as a Platform for Sharing Knowledge and Creative Ideas: A Study of University Students in Tamil Nadu, India, Rathika N and Thanuskodi S
Imaging Politics and Professional Culture in Managing Islamic University Libraries in Indonesia, L. Nurdin and Sri Rohyanti Zulaikha
RESEARCH DATA MANAGEMENT (RDM) SERVICES IN LIBRARIES: LESSONS FOR ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA, Mgbodichima Jummai Nwabugwu and Lucky Stephen Godwin
CHALLENGES OF LECTURERS IN THE USE OF INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORIES IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTH EAST, NIGERIA, Chiegonu Nwachi, Austin C. Mole, and Chibuzor Livina Dim
Customer Relationship Management Practices among Librarians in Academic Libraries in Delta State., Isioma Maureen Nwachokor and IFEKA OKEKE Dr
Role of Information Literacy in Sexuality Education among Secondary School Adolescents in Nsukka Local Government Area, Angela Ngozi Nwadike Ph.D and Bartholomew Chinweuba Nwefuru Ph.D
The Association of Socio-demographics of Female Secondary School Teachers with their Cervical Cancer Health Literacy in Nigeria., Ejeagwu nwafor-orizu, Obiageli Fidelia Emelumadu Prof, and Achunam Simeon Nwabueze Dr
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigerian Libraries for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)., Ndidi Grace Nwankwo, Onoruoiza Suleiman Ismaila, Doubra Felicia Seimode, and Rita Eda
Libraries at the Centre of Community Transformation: A Bibliometric Study (2009-2019) of the Influence of Libraries on Segments of Human Communities in Nigeria, Tochukwu Victor Nwankwo, Adizetu A. Ali Dr, and Boniface U. Asadu
Effects of Greeno Problem Solving Method of Teaching on Students’ Academic Achievement and Interest in Basic Technology in Secondary Schools in Nsukka Education Zone of Enugu State, Samson Ikenna Nwaodo and samson Oluwatimilehin Ariyo
INFORMATION RETRIEVAL TOOLS AND LIBRARY PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AS CORRELATE OF LIBRARY UTILIZATION BY MEDICAL STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY OF JOS, JOS, NIGERIA, victor chuks nwokedi Dr.
USE OF ELECTRONIC RESOURCES FOR ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES AMONG UNDERGRADUATES: A VIEW INTO FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, UNIVERSITY OF JOS, NIGERIA., victor chuks nwokedi Dr.
Comparing the use of electronic information resources by lecturers in Babcock University and Tai Solarin University of Education in Ogun State, Nigeria., Obinna Nwokike and Temitope Osisianwo
Integrating 5-Star Customer Services in Libraries and Information Centers for Efficient Smart Cities and Communities, Moses Chikezie Nwosu PhD and Ngozi Perpetua Osuchukwu Ms
Recognition of Information Need Indicators and Graduate Students' Research Practices in University Libraries of South East Nigeria, Nene Favour Kalu Obasi and Professor Ahiaoma Ibegwam
Factors Influencing Utilization of John Harris Library, University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria., Luke osamudiamen Obasuyi
Empowering the Girl-Child Through Digital Media Literacy: The Role of Academic Libraries, Opeyemi R. Oboh Mrs
Information Availability and The Effectiveness of Indigenous Practices to Combat Lactation Challenge Among Female Farmers in South Western Nigeria, Olalekan Odefadehan Dr., Opeyemi Oluwasola Abiodun, Oluwaseun Olubunmi Odefadehan, and Olubukola Olatundun Daniel
The Role of the Public Libraries in Enriching the African Rural Information Environment, Justina E. Ogbonna Dr
Adopting the Social Media and Infopreneurship Skills for Overcoming the Unemployment Problems of University Graduates in Nigeria, Uchenna Andrew Ogbonna Mr and Lamidi Abel Dare Mr
Assessment of Social Media Use on Study Habits among Nursing Students: A Case study of Babcock University, Sussan Udoaku Ogbuiyi PhD, Chuks Daniel Oriogu, Folashade Munirat Lawal, and Chukwuemeka Anthony Onyebuchi
EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF CULTURAL HERITAGE INFORMATION RESOURCES: A COMPARISON OF LIBRARIES AND MUSEUMS IN SOUTH EAST NIGERIA, Kate Nkechinyere Ogbu Dr; Nathaniel Agbo Oche, Dr.; Victor N. Nwachukwu, Prof; and Sadiq Abdulkadir Batagarawa, Dr.
TERTIARY EDUCATION TRUST FUND (TETFUND) INTERVENTIONS AND CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMMES FOR LIBRARIANS IN UNIVERSITY IN SOUTH EAST NIGERIA, NWOGWUGWU NGOZI OGECHUKWU and NWOGWUGWU CLIFFORD NGOZICHI
The Use of Social Media by Undergraduates in South-West Nigeria: A Comparative Study, Osebhajimende Esther Ogedengbe Mrs and Ganiyu Oluwaseyi Quadri Mr
The Role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Securing Books in Irish Academic Libraries., Emmanuel Oguche
Information Needs and Use of Non-Academic Staff in University of Africa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, Kolawole Ogunbodede and Smart E. Ambrose Mr.
Librarians Use of Social Media in Promoting Effective Library Service Delivery in University Libraries in Edo and Delta States, Kolawole F. Ogunbodede and OGHENETEGA A. IVWIGHREGHWETA Mr
TEACHING METHODS AND THE UTILIZATION OF THE LIBRARY INFORMATION RESOURCES AMONG LECTURERS IN THE UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES IN ONDO, ONDO STATE, Samuel Oke Ogunniyi and AREMU A. OMOBOLAJI
Influence of Promotion and Prompt Salary Payment on Job Performance of Library Personnel in University Libraries in Nasarawa State, Nigeria., AGADA ERIC OJOBO, OGBOLE IBRAHIM, and TOFI SIMON TERNENGE
Availability and Utilization of Digital Reference Resources by Postgraduate Students in University Libraries in Benue State, Nigeria., AGADA ERIC OJOBO (CLN), TOFI SIMON TERNENGE (CLN), and EMMANUEL TUNDE MAKINDE
AUDIO-VISUAL RESOURCES IN LIBRARY: AN ENHANCING TOOL FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN NSUKKA L.G.A, Rebecca Chidimma Ojobor, Elizabeth Titilope Babarinde, and Victoria Olayemi Fagbemi
Electronic Resources Collection Development in University Libraries: An Empirical Review of Selected Literature., Flora Ifeoma Okogwu
Public Libraries in Nigeria and the Development Agenda, Victoria O. Okojie PhD and Rose B. Okiy PhD
Reading Habits Amongst Undergraduate Students: Case Study of Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, (MCIU)Agbarha-Otor, Stanley Efe Okolo and Oghenetega Ivwighreghweta
THE ROLE OF INTEREST ARTICULATION AND INTEREST AGGREGATION IN NATIONAL INFORMATION POLICY IN NIGERIA, Justice Nnamdi Okorie
Knowledge sharing and use as correlate of performance -driven career fulfillment: a case of law library personnel in Nigeris, EMO OKPIDI-URHIBO Barr.
Teachers’ Attitude and Reading Culture of Pupils in Selected Staff Primary Schools in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria., Andrew Oshiotse Okwilagwe Prof. and Deborah Kelikume Duke Miss
Bibliotherapy and Reduction of Examination Anxiety among Undergraduates Students of Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, Andrew Oshiotse Okwilagwe Professor and Francisca Uloaku Maswell Miss
LIBRARY FUNDING AND PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED STUDENTS IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES, Adekoya Clement Ola
INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS PLAGIARISM BY STUDENTS OF THREE THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTIONS IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA, Oluwatosin Oladejo, Ayodele John Alonge Dr, and Olawale Oyewole
Evaluation of Nigeria Universities Websites Using Alexa Internet Tool: A Webometric Study, Samuel Oluranti Oladipupo Mr
Why school libraries remain underdeveloped in Nigeria, and the way forward, Olabode Olajide Mr and Sandy Zinn Prof
Does Parenting Style Influence Children’s Use of Social Media? Observations from a Faith-based Secondary School, Ibadan, Nigeria, Julie Owansuan OLALERE and Wole Michael OLATOKUN
Literacy Library and the Functional Literacy Skills of the 21st Century Adult Learners, Sunday Olawale Olaniran
Challenges to the Implementation of Open Source Integrated Library Management Software in Academic Libraries: A Case of Kano University of Science and Technology Library, Sunday Olabisi Olatunji, Binta L. Farouq Dr, and Mustapha Idris Mr
Innovativeness and Leadership Styles as Determinants Affecting The Use Of Icts Among Librarians In Nigeria, Florence Olise, Florence Awele Idoko Mrs, and Jacinta Isioma Ogonwa Mrs
Awareness, Accessibility and Use of Serial Publications among Undergraduate Students of Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo, Victoria Yemi Fagbemi (Mrs), and Samuel Oke Ogunniyi PhD
Multimedia Technologies Utilisation as Correlate of Lecturers’ Teaching Effectiveness in Colleges of Education in South West, Nigeria., Adesanya Olusegun Oyeleye and Adeyemi Rem i Oluwafemi
Reading Anxiety as Correlate of Students’ Performance in Introduction to Library Studies in Michael Otedola College of Primary Education, Lagos State, Nigeria, Adesanya Olusegun Oyeleye Dr and Oshodi Oluwasunmisola Odunayo Miss
Information Needs and Seeking Behaviour of Antenatal Patients in Central Hospitals in Delta and Edo States, Nigeria, Adudu Esther Omoanono and Ufuoma Eruvwe
Information And Communication Technology Projects and Nigeria's Academic Libraries: A Design-Reality Approach, Odomero E. Omohwovo, Wole M. Olatokun, and Ifedapo R. Ojutawo
The roles of library and information services in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Uganda, Walter Omona
INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS AND THE USE OF E-LIBRARY RESOURCES AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN SOUTH-WEST NIGERIA, Paul Adeoye Omosebi and Fehintoluwa E. Omosebi .
COVID 19 INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIORS OF NIGERIAN HEALTH PRACTITIONALS: A STUDY OF MEDICAL DOCTORS IN DELTA STATE, Ademola Ferdinand Omosekejimi Mr and Gloria Ogheneghatowho Oyovwe-Tinuoye Dr
INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SKILLS AS IT CORRELATES TO UNDERGRADUATE USE OF LIBRARY INFORMATION RESOURCES AT A NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY, Jude Chidike Onah, Innocent O. Adayi Mr, Ebubechukwu Arinze Okonkwo, and Grace U. Onyebuchi
PROVISION OF LIBRARY RESOURCES AND SERVICES TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS AT OYO STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND OGBOMOSO, NIGERIA., Festus onifade and Bilikis Funke Babarinde
THE USE OF DRONE TECHNOLOGY AS AN EFFECTIVE TOOL IN PROVIDING INFORMATION SERVICES IN NIGERIA, Josephine Onohwakpor
Awareness and Utilization of Search Engines for Information Retrieval by Students of National Open University of Nigeria in Enugu Study Centre Library, SUNDAY JUDE ONUH and OGOEGBUNAM LOVETH EKWUEME
The Role of Social Media in Collaborative Library and Information Science Education: Nigerian Perspective, CHARIS ONUOHA Mrs, Chris Enyia Dr, Doris Obiano Dr, and Peter Odeh Mr
AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF E-RESOURCES IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES FOR EFFECTIVE RESEARCH OUTPUT BY UNDERGRADUATES OF SOCIAL STUDIES IN SOUTH EAST NIGERIA, Joseph C. Onuoha Ph.D; , Lilian Ujunwa IFEANYI; and Abdulrahman Yakubu Yunisa
Work Environment and the Job Satisfaction of Librarians in Private Universities in South-East and South-West, Nigeria, uloma D. onuoha, Clement Chinemerem Ukangwa, and Evans Chima Otuza
An Empirical study of Librarians and Libraries as drivers of access to Knowledge in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
A study on the Relationship between Self-esteem and Emotional Intelligence among librarians in Nigerian universities, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
A Study on the Transformation of South East Nigerian’s Academic Society through Library and Information Science Education, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
A survey on the correlation between student librarians’ empathic behavior and academic achievement, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
A survey on the Influence of Emotional Intelligence and Self-esteem on Social Adjustment of Librarians in Federal Universities, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
Demographic Variables and their functions in forecasting turnover Intentions among librarians in public libraries in Nigeria: A survey, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
Enhancing students’ learning and understanding of use of library in federal universities in Nigeria through the integration of e-learning in the teaching-learning process: A survey, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
Librarians’ emotional Intelligence as correlate of effective library management and performance, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
The Current State and Building of Institutional Repository in the Library of Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ikwo, Nigeria, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
Time management counseling effect on academic adjustment of low-performing student-Librarians in Nigerian Universities: An empirical study, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY AS A FACTOR INFLUENCING ADOLESCENT STUDENTS’ BEHAVIOUR IN THREE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ILORIN METROPOLIS., Stella Amarachukwu Onwukanjo and Mofopefolu Toni Adeola
THE ROLE OF INTERNET ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT’S ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, MINNA LIBRARY, Stella Amarachukwu Onwukanjo Ph.D, CLN and Halima Onize
Effect of Gender on Lecturers’ Submission and Retrieval of Research Output in Institutional Repositories in Private Universities in Southern Nigeria, Colette Onyebinama, Chinwe Veronica Anunobi Dr, and Uzochukwu Anaelechi Onyebinama Assoc. Prof
FROM LIBRARY SERVICES TO LITERACY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME IN NSUKKA PRISON LIBRARY: OUR EXPERIENCE, Grace Uchechi Onyebuchi, Elizabeth Titilope Babarinde, Ify Evangel Obim, and Victoria Olayemi Fagbemi
LIBRARIES AND RESTRUCTURING QUESTIONS IN NIGERIA: THE SOUTH EASTERN LIBRARIAN’S PERCEPTION., Adaora M. Orakpor, Obiageli M. Ilika, and Nkeiruka J. Ofor
Exploring Social Media in Performing Library Services in Nigeria, Chuks Daniel Oriogu, Sussan U. Ogbuiyi PhD, Darlina Chima Oriogu-Ogbuiyi, Felicia Doubra Seimode, and Tola Abosede Ogunojemite
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Children’s Libraries: a study of Children’s Centre Library, University of Nigeria, Nsukka., Ngozi Eunice Osadebe Mrs, Ezi Onwuka Njoku Mrs, Martina Ugwuona Mrs, and Judith Ezugwu Dr.
Library Services for the Visually Impaired: Case Study of Academic Libraries in Ghana, imoro osman and Paulina Nana Yaa Kwafoa
A Critique of Relationship between Performance and Effort Expectancy of Lecturer’s and Their Adoption of Open Access Scholarly Publishing in Nigerian Universities., Blessing Otubelu and Chinwe Veronica Anunobi Dr.
An appraisal of Nursing Informatics Research and the Influence of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology, DIODEMISE OVWASA
S.W.O.T Analysis of E-Learning Platform, Sakai: Users’ Perspective, Samuel Owusu-Ansah
Librarians’ perceptions and knowledge of the use of Whatsapp for the enhancement of library Services in university libraries in South- South, Nigeria, Gloria Ogheneghatowho Oyovwe-Tinuoye, Lucky Oji Akpojotor, and Patrick Osaze Ijiekhuamhen
Scientometric Assessment of Publications on Electronic Resource Management and Electronic Resource Management System during 2000 - 2019, Nimesh D. Oza Dr. and Saurabh Karsanbhai Prajapati
A Bibliometric Survey on the Reliable Software Delivery Using Predictive Analysis, Jalaj Pachouly, Swati Ahirrao, and Ketan Kotecha
A Selective Review of Scholarly Communication on Library Networks and Networking of Libraries, Samavedam Padmashree and Sasikala Cahgari Professor
Citation Analysis of PEARL: Journal of Library & Information Science -A Study Based on Indian Citation Index, SHANMUGAM AP PALANIGOUNDER and Ulaganathan G
Webometric Analysis of ICSSR Sponsored Research Institutions in India, Ashok Pal Dr., Sanjoy Kar, and Sovan Sardar
Current Scenario of Library Resources and Services in the Private University Libraries of Assam, India, Narender Pal Research Scholar, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University and Rajani Kanta Barman Former Professor and Head, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University
Bibliometric review of Energy Storage System for Grid connected Wind Power Plant, Jayshree Ashok Pande and Paresh Nasikkar
Bibliometric Review of MPPT Algorithms for Wind Energy Conversion Systems, Jayshree Ashok Pande and Paresh Nasikkar