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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Information Needs and Information Seeking Behavior of Krobo Beads Producers in the Eastern Region of Ghana, Beatrice Korkor Agyemang; Patrick Ngulube; and Luyande Dube Prof. Department of Information Science, University of South Africa-Pretoria

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Research challenges and delayed gratification in information seeking behavior: a case study of research scholars, fahimeh ahmadian and M. Chandrashekara Prof.

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The effect of globalization on the national criminal law systems, Shirin Ahmadi Dastjerdi, Abbas Sheikholeslami, and Haniyeh Hojabrosadati

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Correlation between journal citation indices for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Journals, Shakil Ahmad

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An assessment of the impact and visibility of United Arab Emirates Journals, Shakil Ahmad, Abu Waris, Isam Mohammed Abdel-Magid, and Md Sohail

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A 10-Year Bibliometric Study of Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ishtiaq Ahmed and Midrar Ullah

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Availability of Library Facilities, Knowledge Sharing as Determinants of Job Performance of Library Staff in Southwest Nigeria, Olatunji F. Ajegbomogun and Olubukola Basirat Diyaolu

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Technology Acceptance Model Limitations and Criticisms: Exploring the Practical Applications and Use in Technology-related Studies, Mixed-method, and Qualitative Researches, Patrick Ajibade

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Information Management as a Nexus to Promote the use of Indigenous Medicine and Enhance Public Healthcare Delivery: A Bibliometric Analysis, Patrick Ajibade (PhD) and Stephen M. Mutula Prof.

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Information Management as Nexus to Promote Indigenous Medicine Use to Enhance Public Healthcare Delivery: A Bibliometric Analysis, Patrick Ajibade (PhD) and Stephen M. Mutula Prof.

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Bibliometric Analysis of Citation Trends and Publications on E-government in Southern African Countries: A Human-computer Interactions and IT Alignment Debate, Patrick Ajibade (PhD) and Stephen S.M. Mutula Prof.

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Information Need of Distance Learners in Nigeria, Adetola Akanbiemu

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Application of Barcode Technology in Landmark University Centre for Learning Resources, Omu-Aran Experience, Lawal M. Akanbi Dr.; M. T. Bashorun, Dr.; Usman A. Salihu Mr.; Grace O. Babafemi Mrs.; Kabir Sulaiman; and S. O. Kolajo

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Psychosocial Consequences of Intensive Internet Use among Undergraduates of Universities in Ilorin Metropolis, M. L. Akanbi, Kabir Alabi Sulaiman, and Ismail Olatunji Adeyemi

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Provision of Effective Rural Library Services for Users' Satisfaction in Anambra State, Pearl Chidinma Akanwa, Obiageli Martina Ilika, and Adaora Joy Udo-Anyanwu

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Funding, Communication and Marketing as Correlates of Library Service Delivery to Persons With Hearing Impairment, PWHI, in Nigeria, Johnson A. Akerele, Rotimi Adesina Egunjobi, Akin Awoyemi, and Samuel O. Ogunniyi

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Funding, Communication and Marketing as Correlates of Library Service Delivery to Persons With Hearing Impairment in Nigeria, Johnson Ayodeji Akerele

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THE ROLE OF INFORMATION LITERACY IN THE ACTUALIZATION OF HEALTHY LIVING: A CASE STUDY OF ABIA STATE, Juliana Obiageri Akidi PhD, CLN

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APPLICATION OF ICT TO CATALOGUING AND CLASSIFICATION FOR EFFECTIVE BIBLIOGRAPHIC CONTROL IN THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF NIGERIA: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES, Juliana Obiageri Akidi PhD, CLN and Chinyere A. Okezie PhD, CLN

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Awareness and use of electronic databases by postgraduates in the University of Ibadan., Ayodele O. Akinola, Oludare A. Shorunke, Stephen A. Ajayi, Oluwaseun O. Odefadehan, and Femi L. Ibikunle

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Scientometric methods for the evaluation of hemophilia research, Vellaichamy Alagarsamy and Jeyshankar Ramalingam

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Mapping the Research Productivity of Three Medical Sciences Journals Published in Saudi Arabia: A Comparative Bibliometric Study, Ahmad A. Alanazi, Zameer Baladi, and Ikram Ul Haq

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Web Based Services Provided by University Libraries of BRICS Nations: A Comparative Study, Asifa Ali, Masood Ahmad Bhat, and Shabir Ahmad Ganaie

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Visibility of Iranian LIS Departments in ResearchGate: An Altmetric Study, Rahim Alijani, Seyedeh Fahimeh Mortazavipour Mrs., and Ali Akbar Khasseh

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ARCHIVAL RECORDS AND MANUSCRIPT COLLECTIONS IN SELECTED POLYTECHNIC LIBRARIES IN NORTH-CENTRAL, NIGERIA, MULIKAT B. ALIYU, TUNDE I. YUSUF, and RUKAYAT S. OWOLABI

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Citation Analysis of Doctoral Theses in Education, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria, Yahaya Aliyu

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Challenges to Library and Information Services (LIS) Delivery in the 21st Century: the Situation in three Academic Libraries in Imo State, Nigeria, Nkechi M. AMAECHI PhD., Uchechukwu Victoria ENWEANI, and Catherine Chinyere EKE

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Educators’ Perception of Accreditation Processes in University-based Library and Information Science Schools in South-East, Nigeria, Nkechi M. Amaechi, Gertrude C. Umunnakwe, and Oyemike Victor Benson

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An Assessment of the Resources and Services Provision for the Disabled Library Users in University of Ilorin and Federal College of Education (Special) Oyo., O. Zainab Ambali, A. Saliu Usman, and Olabisi F. Adesina

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Read or Perish: Reading Habits among Students and its Effect on Academic Performance: A Case Study of Eastbank Senior High School - Accra., Samuel Kwame Ameyaw and Sylvester Kwabena Anto

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Assessing the Different Dimensions of the Portal Quality of Provinces of Public Libraries Based on the Delone and McLean Intelligence Success Model, Elahe Amir Inanloo and Fatemeh Mohammad Beigi

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Examination of SAVE marketing mix situation in public libraries of Tehran, Elahe Amir Inanloo, Atefeh Zarei, and Mohsen Haji Zeinolabedini

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Postgraduate Students' Perception Towards the Use of ICT in Research in Ghanaian Public Universities, Samuel Ankamah, Harry Akussah, and Musah Adams

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The Use of Electronic Resources Postgraduate students of the University of Cape Coast, Ebenezer Ankrah and Diana Atuase

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Library and Information (LIS) Research Topics in Indonesia from 2006 to 2017, Nove E. Variant Anna, Endang Fitriyah Mannan, Dyah Puspitasari Srirahayu, and Fitri Mutia

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Mapping and Analyzing the Co-authorship and Thematic Networks of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences in the Science Citation Database from 2011-2016, Masoumeh Ansari, Mostafa Karimi, and Mehrdad Khaledian

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Assessment Of Health Literacy Level In 18-30 Year-Old Adults, An Iranian Experience, Masoumeh Ansari, Fatemeh Mohammad-moradi, Mehrdad Khaledian, Maryam Shekofteh, and Ali valinejadi

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The Role Of Social Networks In The Scientific Exchange Of Librarians: A Case Study, Masoumeh Ansari, Elham Shahdadnezhad, Mehrdad Khalidian, and Maryam Poorsani

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Building Public Library Collection in India: A Study of Book and Non-book Material, Mehtab Alam Ansari Dr. and Shamim Aktar Munshi

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Impact of Online Reading on Skills of Professionals, Munira Nasreen Ansari

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RETROSPECTIVE CONVERSION OF BIBLIOGRAPHIC RECORDS: KOHA EXPERIENCE OF NIALS LIBRARY, Uluocha Anyaogu Mrs.

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Application of Interpersonal Communication in Reference and Information Services in University Libraries, Wisdom O. Anyim

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Assessment of ICT Literacy Skills of Digital Library Users and Staff in Salem University Lokoja, Kogi, Wisdom O. Anyim

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E-Library Resources and Services: Improvement and Innovation of Access and Retrieval for Effective Research Activities in University E-libraries in Kogi State Nigeria, Wisdom O. Anyim

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Multimedia Instructional Resources for Effective Library User Education Programme in Universities in North-Central, Nigeria, Wisdom O. Anyim

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Digital Resources and Services awareness, use and other aspects among the students of JNTUK-Kakinada: a study, Kaladhar Arnepalli Mr., Doraswamy B.R Naick Dr, and Somasekhara Rao K Prof

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Applied and Environmental Microbiology Journal: A Bibliometric Perception, Rubinandhini A and Gomathi P

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Impact of Social Media on Ghanaian High School Students, Frankie Asare-Donkoh

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Impact of Library and Information Science Master's degree (MLIS) on the Graduates: A case study, Asefeh Asemi and Elham Aghajan

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Artificial Intelligence(AI) application in Library Systems in Iran: A taxonomy study, Asefeh Asemi and Adeleh Asemi

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Perceptions of Leadership and Skills Development in Academic Libraries, Mohammad Aslam

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Attitude and Practices towards Marginalia: An exploratory study, Rabia Aslam

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Perceptions and Expectations of Public Library Users in Lucknow (India): A Study, SANA ASLAM and Dr. Sharad Kumar Sonker

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The role of media in attracting audiances for public library:A case study on public libraries of Tehran (I.R.Iran), Amir Reza Asnafi, Mojtaba Rostami, and Mohsen Hajizeinolabedini

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Use of Online Public Access Catalogue [OPAC] at Sadakathullah Appa College, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu: A Study, Dr. A.Thirumagal, M. Mani, and Dr. R.R.Saravanakumar

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User Beware: Determining Vulnerability in Social Media Platforms for Users in Ghana, Kodjo Atiso and Jenna Kammer

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AN ANALYSIS OF QUALITY REFERENCE SERVICES DELIVERY AS PERCEIVED BY UNDERGRADUATES IN SELECTED UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA, Anuoluwa Feyikemi Awodoyin Ph.D and Lenrie Olatokunbo Aina Prof.

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International Coalition of Library Consortia (ICOLC): Exploring the Diversity and Strength of Participating Library Consortia, Arshia Ayoub, Sumeera Amin, and ZAHID ASHRAF WANI Dr.

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Assessing The Role And Position Of The Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) At Sam Jonah Library, University Of Cape Coast., EUGENE BAAH YEBOAH

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Factors Influencing Behavioral Intention to the Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) among Students of Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro. Ogun state. Nigeria, Oludayo Babalola

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Digitized Collection in Higher Educational Institutions Around the Globe, sumaira baba, irfan ui-haq akhoon university of kashmir, and Dr. shabir ahmed ganaie university of kashmir

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Implementation of 5S Methodology in Public Libraries: Readiness Assessment, Zahra Bahadorpoor, Masoumeh Tajafari, and Azam Sanatjoo

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Comparison of Evidence Based Medicine resources on Responses to Clinical Questions on Diabetes, Razieh bahramian, Hossein VakiliMofrad, Liyla Masuomi, and Alireza Soltanian

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Comparative Bibliometric Analysis of Six Health Science Journals Published in Pakistan 2006-2015, Zameer Hussain Baladi and Ikram Ul Haq

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Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences: A Bibliometric Assessment from 1998-2012., Zameer Hussain Baladi, Ikram Ul Haq, Manzoor Hussain, and Gulnaz Elahi

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The nexus between digitization, preservation and access in the context of selection of materials for archives, Tolulope Balogun

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Open access to legal resources in South Africa: the benefits and challenges, Siviwe Bangani

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Pattern of usage of internet among Students of Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, Olubanke Mofoluwaso Bankole and Gboyega Adio

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Internet of Things: Beginning of New Era for Libraries, Alka Bansal, Dipti Arora, and Alka Suri

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Utilization of library resources by lecturers in university of cape coast, Kwaku Anhwere Barfi Mr., Paulina Afful-Arthur Mrs, and Emmanuel Manu Agyapong Mr

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The Internet Users and Cybercrime in Ghana: Evidence from Senior High School in Brong Ahafo Region, Kwaku Anhwere Barfi Mr., Paul Nyagorme Dr., and Nash Yeboah Mr.

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Authorship Distribution and Collaboration in LIS Open Access Journals: A Scopus based analysis during 2001 to 2015, Nilaranjan Barik and Puspanjali Jena

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Knowledge of Electronic Databases as Predictors Research Productivity of Academic Staff in Nigerian Private Universities, ADETOMIWA BASIRU, Oshiotse Andrew Okwilagwe, and EMMANUEL LAYI ADEBAYO

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Do Citations make Impact on Social Media? : An Altmetric Analysis of Top Cited Articles of University of Madras, South India, Sadik Batcha M

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Research Output Analysis of Most Productive Universities of Tamil Nadu, India : A Scientometric Analysis, Sadik Batcha M

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Research Output Analysis of Top Six Universities of Tamil Nadu, India : A Scientometric View, Sadik Batcha M

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Testing of Lotka’s law and its Suitability to research productivity of Annamalai University, A Higher Education Institution, South India, Sadik Batcha M

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Open Access Movement: Reception And Acceptance By Academic Libraries In Developing Countries, Roseline Bawack and Prudence Nkolo

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ANALYSIS OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WITH LIBRARY SERVICES AT THE SOKOINE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LIBRARY (SNAL) IN MOROGORO REGION IN TANZANIA, George Bea, Dr.Albogast K. Musabila, and Daniel Deogratus

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Survey of Bibliotherapy in Hospital Libraries of Iran Based on SWOT Model, Hassan Behzadi Dr, Tayebeh Naser Delshad, and Iraj Radad Dr

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EXAMINING INTERNET USAGE PATTERNS ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF MARGINALISED COMMUNITIES: THE CASE OF COMMUNITY INFORMATION CENTRES IN GHANA, Stephen Bekoe, Kodjo Atiso, Daniel Azerikatoa Ayoung, Lucy Dzandu, and Kennedy Kubuga Kumangkem

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Student Engagement and adjustment to College among Undergraduate Students, Abdelmadjid Benraghda, Zohra Goudih, and Ssekamanya Siraje Abdallah

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Technical Oral Presentation Delivery: Qualitative Analysis of Engineering Undergraduates’ Impediments to Effective Oral Presentations in an Engineering Context, Abdelmadjid Benraghda, Noor Raha Radzuan, and Zuraina Ali

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Mapping the Research productivity in University of Petroleum and Energy Studies: A scientometric approach, Jayanta Bhakta and Trishna Bhui

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Essentials of Marketing Management in LIS, R K. Bhatt and DIVYANSHU GUPTA

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Trend Of Public Library Research In India: A Bibliometric Study, TRISHNA BHUI and Sanjukta Sahoo

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A Comparative Study on the Marketing Status of Library Services in Iran: A Case Study, Ali Biranvand and Saeed Ghaffari

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Prioritizing the Effective Factors on Knowledge Commercialization Using Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process: A Case Study, Ali Biranvand and Hassan Seif

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SRELS Journal of Information Management: A Gender Analysis, GARIMA BISARIA and Dr.Babita Jaiswal

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An analytical study on ministerial organizations status in the historiography of Ravandi, Reza Bitarafan, Fereydoon Allahyari, and Ali Akbar Kajbaf

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Are users satisfied with resources and services? The case of Webster University Ghana Campus Library, Ernest Boakye

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User Awareness Program in the Rural Libraries of Dibrugarh and Sivasagar: A Study, Anurag Borpatra Gohain

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Identifying Non-Use of Library Services by Faculty in a Ghanaian University, Edward Mensah Borteye, Kodjo Atiso, and Afia Densi Asare-Kyire KNUST

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Students’ Attitude towards Social Networking Sites (SNSs): A Case Study of Central Institute of Technology (CIT) Kokrajhar, Assam, Krishna Brahma Miss and Manoj Kumar Verma Dr.

Influences on Library Liaison and Faculty Collaboration in Collection Development, Tim Butzen

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Librarian in a new Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, Bharat Chaudhari

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Faculty Usage of Academic Social Networking Sites: A Comparative Analysis, Jayati Chaudhuri and Sarah Baker

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Evaluation in use of KOHA Library Management Software in OPJGU, Sonipat, KAUSHAL CHAUHAN

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Measuring Research Performance of Himachal Pradesh institutions: using citation analysis, Suresh K. Chauhan

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NETWORKING OF ENGINEERING COLLEGE LIBRARIES IN ANDHRA PRADESH: A PROPOSAL, C. Chinna Balu chinna