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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A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF INFORMATION LITERACY SELF-EFFICACY SKILLS OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS IN LIBRARY SCHOOLS IN SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA, Israel R. Odede

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A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF INFORMATION LITERACY SELF-EFFICACY SKILLS OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS IN LIBRARY SCHOOLS IN SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA, Israel R. Odede

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Information Literacy Skills in using Electronic Information Resources, Israel R. Odede and NSIBIRWA ZAWEDDE

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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AS CORRELATES OF USE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN IMO AND ABIA STATES, NIGERIA., Okorie Ogechi Nkechinyere and Pearl C. Akanwa Ph.D

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Accessing the Adoption of Mobile Learning in Nigeria: The Library Perspective, Nwaogu Humphrey Oguchinalu and Ozonuwe Opene Sunday OOS

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The Relationship of Undergraduate Study Habits with Use of Library Resources in Two Universities In Oyo State, Nigeria, Kikelomo Seun Ogunduyilemi

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INSTITUTIONAL BUDGET AND IMPACT OF INTERNALLY GENERATED REVENUE ON FUNDING OF ACADEMIC LIBRARY IN A DEVELOPING ECONOMY, Tolulope Tosin OGUNJIMI, Mujidat Adeola BELLO, and Olanike Oladunni OLANIYI

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Assessment of Resources in Selected Secondary School Library Media Centres in Ondo, Ondo State, Samuel O. Ogunniyi, Wasiu Olayide Lawal, and Mohammed Rabiu Sheji

FACTORS AFFECTING INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS AND INFORMATION USE BY LEGISLATORS IN SOUTH WEST, NIGERIA, Yemi Ogunsola, Oyeronke Adebayo, Olajumoke Rebecca Olawoyin, and Ugwunwa Chinyere Esse

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SATISFACTION OF LIBRARY SERVICES BY CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS IN SS. PETER AND PAUL SEMINARY, IBADAN, NIGERIA, Oyedele Abimbola Ojeniyi Mr.

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Social Media and Digital Natives, Rose ojohwoh

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Citation analysis of most prolific authors in the field of Library and Information Science in Nigeria, Clement okeji, Ejiobi Gabriel Bosah Mr, and Eberechukwu Monica Eze Ph.D

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Documenting Agricultural Indigenous Knowledge and provision of access through Online Database platform, Constant Okello-Obura

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Effect of Strategic Management on Users’ Satisfaction, library competitiveness, learning/innovation process and internal process effectiveness in Academics Libraries., David O. Okhakhu Mr.

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Selection and Acquisition of Electronic Resources in University Libraries in Southeast Nigeria: Challenges, Flora Ifeoma Okogwu and Nancy E. Achebe

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Collection Development Policies of Electronic Resources in University Libraries in Southeast Nigeria., Flora Ifeoma Okogwu and F C. Ekere Department of Library and Information Science University of Nigeria Nsukka

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Challenges of Collection Development of Electronic Resources in University Libraries in South East Nigeria, Flora Ifeoma Okogwu and Reuben E. Ozioko Department of Library and Information Science Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike Umuahia

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Selection Practices of Electronic Resources in Federal University Libraries in Southeast Nigeria, Flora Ifeoma Okogwu and Reuben E. Ozioko Department of Library and Information Science Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike Umuahia

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The Relevance of the Academic library in Actualizing an Accreditation Exercise: A Case Study of Michael and Cecilia Ibru University (MCIU) Agbarha-Otor., Stanley Okolo

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INFLUENCE OF ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES UTILIZATION ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF HND STUDENTS IN FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, NEKEDE, OWERRI, Justice Nnamdi Okorie

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INFORMATION LITERACY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT, INDONESIAN AS FOREIGN LANGUAGE (IFL), IN INDONESIA, Ilsa Nurul Oktaviani and Margareta Aulia Rachman MAR

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Library as a Change Agent: Examining the Roles of Library in Private Higher Institutions of Learning in South West Nigeria, Omorodion Okuonghae

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Illustrations Use as a Factor Influencing Reading Comprehension of Children's Stories among Pupils of Selected Primary Schools in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, Oshiotse Andrew Okwilagwe Professor and Esther Kowho Aghotor Miss

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Research Skills, ICT Application and Sustainable Library Development, Adekoya Clement Ola

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Predicting Knowledge Sharing Behaviour among Non-Academic Staff in University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Samuel Oluranti Oladipupo and Titilade Hafsat AbdulRahman Mrs

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Sustainability of Library Automation in Nigerian Libraries: A Case for KOHA Open Source Software, Taofeek Oladokun and Lucia Folasade Kolawole Mrs

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Information behavior of students towards the use of library information resources in Universities in Oyo State, Nigeria, Mobolaji Tolulope OLADUNJOYE Mrs, Ojinga Gideon Omiunu Mr., and Temitope Olorunwa YOMI-OWOJORI Mrs

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AWARENESS AND USE OF ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES BY THE FACULTY MEMBERS OF AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY, ADO EKITI (ABUAD): A SURVEY, Oluwakemi Olajide and Folasade Adedokun

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Evaluation of Nigeria Universities Websites Quality: A Comparative Analysis, Sunday Adewale Olaleye, Ismaila Temitayo Sanusi, Dandison C. Ukpabi, and Adekunle Okunoye

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Adoption of Integrated Library Management Software(NewGenLib): The Experience of Kano University of Science and Technology Library, Wudil, Kano State, Sunday Olabisi Olatunji, Binta L. Farouq Dr, and Mustapha Idris Mr

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MARKETING LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES IN SELECTED UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTH WEST NIGERIA., Micheal Olorunfemi and Deborah Adeola Ipadeola

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ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE VARIABLES AS FACTORS INFLUENCING LIBRARIANS’ TURNOVER INTENTIONS IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTH-SOUTH AND SOUTH-EAST OF NIGERIA, Saturday U. Omeluzor

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Effects of Library Infrastructure on Turnover Intentions of Librarians: A Study of University Libraries in South-South and South-East of Nigeria, Saturday U. Omeluzor, Chidi C. Nwosu PhD, and Ugochi Esther Molokwu PhD

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An Appraisal of Ethical Values in Librarians’ Code of Ethics in Nigeria, Glory Onoyeyan

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Copyright Law and Photocopying Practice in Nigeria, Glory Onoyeyan

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THE USE OF MOBILE DEVICES IN LEARNING FOREIGN LANGUAGES:SURVEY OF A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY, Chuks Daniel Oriogu, Charlse Ikechukwu EJEMEZU, and Chima Darlina OGBUIYI

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Awareness and Use of Electronic Books among Undergraduate Students: A Survey, Chuks Daniel Oriogu, Kolawole Idowu Oluwatola, Darlina Chima Oriogu-Ogbuiyi, and Augustine I. Enamudu

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Analysis of Doctoral Thesis Citation Patterns: A Case Study of the Sam Jonah Library, Ghana., imoro osman, Anankyela Anaba Alemna, and Mariyama Abdulai Kumah

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MINDSET OF LIBRARIANS IN THE PROMOTION OF AFRICAN CULTURE VIS-À-VIS NIGERIA AS A NATION, Abiodun A. Osunrinde and Priscilla Agbetuyi

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ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS IN NIGERIA, Tunde Toyese Oyedokun, Medinat Dolapo Laaro, Fausat Ayobami Oyewumi, and Muhammed Lawal Akanbi PhD

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ASSESSMENT OF ICT COMPETENCIES OF LIBRARY STAFF IN SELECTED UNIVERSITIES IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA, TUNDE TOYESE OYEDOKUN, Fausat Ayobami Oyewumi, M Lawal Akanbi PhD, and Dolapo Medinat Laaro Mrs

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Perception and Attitude of Library and Information Science Professionals towards Knowledge Management: A Survey of Certified Librarians in Nigeria, TUNDE TOYESE OYEDOKUN, Fausat Ayobami Oyewumi, and Dolapo Medinat Laaro

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Awareness of Plagiarism Acts and Policy by Postgraduate Students in University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Olawale Oyewole and Abiola Abioye Dr.

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Undergraduates’ Preference between Web Search engines and Reference Sources for Research Activities in Two Universities in South West Nigeria, Olawale Oyewole and Gabriel 'Bunmi Alegbeleye Prof.

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Maritime Information Databank – A Suggested Model, Samavedam Padmashree and SASIKALA CHAGARI Prof.

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Maritime Information Databank – A Suggested Model, Samavedam Padmashree and Sasikala

Publishing in Digital Repository: Author Perspective Study, Rekha Pai and Nayana R

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Information Systems Research in the 21st Century: A Bibliometric Study, Ashok Pal and Arindam Sarkar

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Users’ perception of Information Sources and Services at Vardhaman College of Engineering (Autonomous) Library, Hyderabad: A Case Study, Srinivasulu Palikiti and Srinivasulu P

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Journal Packing Density of Subject Disciplines at the Continental level: A study, Ramesh Pandita and Shivendra Singh Dr.

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Evaluation of Relevance and Quality of Refresher Course in Educational Technology among the Fraternity of Agricultural and Allied Sciences: A Survey @AAREM, DHRM, CCS HAU, Hisar (India), Bhanu Partap

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Indian Journal of Agricultural Library and Information Services: A Bibliometric Study (2008-2016), Bhanu Partap

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Scientometric Analysis of Synthetic Fiber Literature, Senthil Kumar P.A. and Baskaran C

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Mission Critical? The Presence of Information Literacy in Academic Library Mission Statements, Robert Perret

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Taking Stock of Librarianship: Representations in Stock Photography, Robert Perret

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Turning Scars into Stars in the Knowledge-Based Economy: A Case of M-PESA Women Empowerment Initiative in Rural Tanzania, Joseph Cassian Pessa

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Consortium Benefits: Using TV to Increase Library Consumption, Alicea Peyton

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Serving Teen CoCultures: What Teens Need From Public Libraries (An Overview Through the Lens of the Connected Learning Model), Alicea Peyton

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SCONUL SEVEN PILLARS MODEL TO TEST THE INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS OF ENGINEERING STUDENTS: A CASE STUDY, Gowri P Mrs. and Padma P

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Work Load, Librarians Output and Satisfaction in Select Academic Institutions in South – South Zone, Nigeria, Kathryn James Philip and Ekemini S. Effiong

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Library Professionals’ Adoption of Cloud Computing Technologies: A Case Study on Kerala University Library, India, Sudhier K G Pillai Dr. and seena s t

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ONLINE INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF FACULTY MEMBERS WORKING IN ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGES IN MADURAI DISTRICT: A STUDY, Jegan P and Jayaprakash M

A Scientometric Analysis of Wind Energy during the year of 2000-2017 through SCOPUS Database, MOHANATHAN P and Dr. Rajendran N

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Research Output of Greenhouse Effect in India: A Scientometric Analysis, Mohanathan P and Dr. Rajendran N

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Use of Assistive Technology in blind schools of West Bengal: A comparative study, Sudipta Pradhan and Mahadev Samanta

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Awareness in PG students and Research Scholar in Mysore University about open access Institutional Repository, ABHILASHA PRIYADARSHANI

Global Literature on Immunology research: A Scientometric study base on Web of Science Database, sathiya priya miss and Gomathi Palanisamy Dr

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A STUDY ON POSITIVE ATTITUDE TOWARDS CONTRIBUTION IN INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORY SYSTEM AMONG THE FACULTY MEMBERS, Sankar P Mr and Kavitha E S Dr

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EXAMINING THE INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF NAVRONGO CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, Joana A. Pwadura, Florence Dedzoe-Dzokotoe Plockey Mrs., and Franklina Adjoa Yebowaa

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INFLUENCE OF CAREER CHOICE ON PROFESSIONAL AND JOB COMMITMENT OF LIBRARIANS IN SELECTED LIBRARIES IN OYO AND OGUN STATES, NIGERIA, Monsuru Quadri

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Assessing Reading Materials Chosen by Students of Library and Information Science Program of Universitas Indonesia, Margareta Aulia Rachman MAR and Sumayya Sumayya Sumayya SUM

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Evaluating the trustworthiness of consumer-oriented health websites on diabetes, Shahabedin Rahmatizadeh and Saeideh Valizadeh-Haghi

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Information Seeking Behavior of Research Scholars at MUET Library & Online Information Center, Jamshoro: A Study, Liaquat Ali Rahoo Mr, Muhammad Ali Khan Nagar, Maryam Kalhoro, Qurat-ul-Ain Abro, and Shadab Kalhoro

INDIAN LITERATURE COVERED IN THE FIELD OF PEDIATRIC NURSING: A BIBLIOMETRIC STUDY, jagannathan ramakrishnan and Jayaraman selvamani

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LITERATURE OF PEDIATRIC NURSING: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS (2013 – 2017), jagannathan ramakrishnan and Jayaraman Selvamani

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Multiple Intelligence Skills among Library and Information Science Professionals of Government and Private Universities in Tamil Nadu, India: An Exploratory Study, Jeyshankar -. Ramalingam -

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An Analysis of Women Faculty Attitudes, Perceptions and Experiences of Information Access Competency, Jeyshankar -. Ramalingam - and Vellaichamy Alagarsamy

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Measuring Co- authorship Pattern in Research Output of Chromosome Anomalies, Jeyshankar -. Ramalingam - and Nishavathi Elangovan

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Mapping the Science of Law: A Jurimetrics Analysis, Jeyshankar -. Ramalingam - and Nishavathi E

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Research Productivity of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS): A Scientometric Analysis, Jeyshankar -. Ramalingam - and Nishavathi E

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Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR - India) Institutes Website: A Webometric Analysis, Jeyshankar -. Ramalingam - and Nachiappan N

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Analysis of Gender Differences in Information Retrieval Skills in the Use of Electronic Resources among Post Graduate Students of Alagappa University, Tamil Nadu, Jeyshankar -. Ramalingam -, Nachiappan N Dr, and Lavanya A

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Websites of National Law Universities: A Comparative Study, perumal ramasamy

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The production, collaboration, and citations of high quality publications on Urban Sprawl, Santha kumar Ramiah

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INDIAN RESEARCH OUTPUT IN IMMUNOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY 2012-2016: A SCIENTOMETRIC STUDY, Jyoti Rana Ph.D. Scholar and Rakesh Kumar Bhatt Associate Professor

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Institutional Repository based Open Access Scholarly Publishing System: A Conceptual Model, W.M. Tharanga D. Ranasinghe and Jun Min Chung

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Readership Count and Its Association with Citation: A Case Study of Mendeley Reference Manager Software, S Ravikumar and Dohtdong Basbunlang Ms

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TWEETS OF AN ARTICLE AND ITS CITATION: AN ALTMETRIC STUDY OF MOST PROLIFIC AUTHORS, S S. Ravikumar and Baiakmenlang Khonglam

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A STUDY ON THE ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE SHARING BEHAVIOUR AMONG RESEARCH SCHOLARS IN BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY, Dr Balasubramani R and Abu KS

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Analyzing the scientific interactions of Islamic Azad University in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences between 2010-2014, Zeynab Rezagholi Lalani Miss and Fatemeh Mohammadbeigi Mrs

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Recommendations for Effective Information Use - A Study among Ophthalmologists in India, Govindarajan R

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INFORMATION LITERACY ASSESSMENT AMONG STUDENTS – MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY AND MANONMANIAM SUNDARANAR UNIVERSITY, Govindarajan R and Dhanavandan S

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Why to choose Librarian as a profession? Exploring career-choice motivation among Library Science Students in Tamil Nadu, Govindarajan R and Dhanavandan S

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Practices and Challenges of the Professional Librarian Certification in Indonesia, Agus Rifai and Luthfiati Makarim

Open Access Repositories in India: growth, overview of system and policy implementation, Bijan Kumar Roy, Subal Chandra Biswas, and Parthasarati Mukhopadhyay

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Intrapreneurship in Public Libraries: An Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis, mohammad karim saberi and Fahimeh babalhaveji

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Characteristics of Classic Papers of Library and Information Science: A Scientometric Study, Mohammad Karim Saberi and Faezeh Ekhtiyari

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An Analytical Study on the Publication Pattern and Impact of Top Research Papers: A Case Study of Information Processing and Management, Jyotshna Sahoo, Basudev Mohanty, and Ipsita Dash

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The Emergence of Institutional Repositories: A Conceptual Understanding of Key Issues through Review of Literature, O. P. Saini

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Understanding the Role of Institutional Repository in Digital Preservation in Academic Libraries: A Review of Literature, O. P. Saini