Notice: Suspension of Submissions Until LPP moves to a new site in Fall 2025
Dear Authors,
Thank you for your support of Library Philosophy and Practice over the years. Submissions are now closed until we move to a new site, the institutional repository at San Jose State University.
The University of Nebraska--Lincoln has chosen to withdraw its support from this publication Library Philosophy and Practice (LPP) (ISSN 1522-0222) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal formerly supported by the University Libraries of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.
LPP contains 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.
2019
COMPUTER SELF-EFFICACY AS DETERMINANT TO THE USE OF ONLINE PUBLIC ACCESS CATALOGUE: A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED UNIVERSITIES IN NIGER DELTA REGION, Rachael Ejovwokoghene Eserada, Stanley Efe Okolo, and Peace Nkemdilim Ideh
The Publication Trend of Internal Medicine in Iran, the Middle East and the World: A 10-Year Bibliometric Analysis, Maryam Esmaeilzadeh, Abbas Doulani, and Mohammad Gomar
ADOPTING A LOGIC FRAMEWORK FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE OPERATIONAL PROCESSES AND OUTCOMES OF KNUSTSpace ON RESEARCH, LEARNING AND TEACHING: A CASE OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH OUTPUT BY ACADEMIC STAFFS AND STUDENTS, Harry Barton Essel Dr, Richard Bruce Lamptey KNUST, Akosua Tachie-Menson Dr, and Frank Mensah Bonsu
Transhumanism (dot) Mil: A Bibliometric Analysis of Technoprogressive Terms in Military Publications, K. Durwood Evans
Human-Machine Communication and the Burden of Reaching Internal Publics: Does Technology Acceptance Model Play a Role?, Greg H. Ezeah, Ogechi Eucharia Okwumba, Gever Verlumun Celestine, and Wogu Joseph
A SURVEY OF THE RESOURCES AND ROLES OF NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN IMPARTING KNOWLEDGE, FERDINAND EZEKWE
PROSPECTS AND METHODS OF RECORDS MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA, FERDINAND EZEKWE
PUBLISHING AND COPYRIGHT LAW IN NIGERIA: A PREVIEW, FERDINAND EZEKWE
Availability and utilization of information and communication technology resources by undergraduate library users in Anambra State University libraries, Nigeria., FERDINAND ASIMONYE EZEKWE CLN
GENDER INEQUALITY IN EDUCATION,ICT AND EMPLOYMENT:THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC EFFECTS, FERDINAND EZEKWE and ENWEANI UCHECHUKWU V.
The Nexus of Information Acquisition, ICT Use and Employee Satisfaction in Microfinance Banks in South-West, Nigeria, Olusola O. Fadeyi and Yacob Haliso Prof.
DEVIANT BEHAVIOUR AMONG USERS OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIES: A STUDY OF TWO ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA, Omobolanale Seri Fasola Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo and Adekunle Emmanuel Oyadeyi Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo
E-learning Research Papers in Web of Science: A Biliometric Analysis, Nishat Fatima and Abu K S
Public Libraries and Access to Information in Plateau State, Nigeria, Olufunmilayo I. Fati and Idris Yelwa
Communication Crisis in Tourism Office: Negative News by Online Media, faustyna faustyna faustyna, Lukiati Komala Erdiana, Hanny .. Hafiar ., and Iriana .. Bakti .
Role of Library in Research Support: a Study of Bharathiar University, Fathima Azra Fazal Ms and Rupak Chakravarty Prof
Development of information diffusion models based on mathematical models of disease diffusion, farzaneh fazli Dr, Seyyed Aliakbar Famil-Rohani Dr, Alireza Isfandyari-Mogaddam Dr, and Manoochehr Karami Dr
Knowledge Sharing Process in World Wildlife Found For Nature Indonesia, Fadli Febrian and kiki fauziah
Publication Output Of Professional Librarians In Public University Libraries In Ghana, Theophilus Fiawotoafor Mr., Perpetua S. Dadzie Prof., and Musah Adams Dr.
ROLES OF LIBRARY SERVICES TO PRISON INMATES’ REHABILITATION IN SOME SELECTED PRISONS OF SOUTH WESTERN NIGERIA., femi folorunso
Collaboration Analysis Networks in the Technical and Engineering Research Institutes of Iran Ministry of Science, Research and Technology in Tehran (2011-2015), Maryam Fouladian and Sedigheh Mohammad Esmaeil
"Awareness and access to mobile applications in an Academic Library", Sk Abdul Gaffar and Dr.S. KIshore Kumar
Usage of Grammarly – Online Grammar and Spelling Checker Tool at the Health Sciences Library, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal: A Study, Anita Gain, Mahabaleshwara Rao, and Shivananda Bhat
Bibliometric Survey of Privacy of Social Media Network Data Publishing, Rupali Gangarde Ass. Prof., Amit Sharma Dr., and Ambika Pawar Dr.
Malaysian Journal of Library and Information Science: A bibliometric study, kailash garg Dr, Niraj Kumar Mr, and Geeta geeta Ms
A Critical Analysis of Scientific Productivity of the “Robotics” Research in India during 2009-2018, NUTAN GAUD
Designing a Metadata Application Profile in Academic Libraries: A Case Study, Nahid Gavili Kilaneh, Maryam Shekofteh (Corresponding author), Seyed Mahdi Taheri, Maryam Kazerani, and Monireh Ghasemi
LIBRARY AUTOMATION, Bhagvan Keshav Gavit Prof
Web Based Library Services, Prof. Bhagvan Keshav Gavit
Mobile reading habit in the digital era: a case study of Under Graduate Students, Tripura, India, MITHU ANJALI GAYAN
Application of Bradford's Law of Scattering and obsolescence in the Literature of Chemistry: A study based on doctoral theses, MITHU ANJALI GAYAN and Sanjay Kumar Singh
Citation Analysis of Doctoral Theses of Physics: A Bibliometrics Study, MITHU ANJALI GAYAN and Sanjay Kumar Singh
Scientometric profile of Tripura University based on selected disciplines: A study, MITHU ANJALI GAYAN and Sanjay Kumar Singh
Perceptions of Academic Librarians in Sri Lanka about Faculty Status and Teaching Information Literacy (IL), Cherian K. George, Imihami M. Nawarathne, and M Chandrashekara
An Investigation of the Factors Affecting Performance Improvement of Public Libraries based on Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Hamid Ghazizadeh Dr., Afshin Mousavi Chelak, Mohaddeseh Yadollahi Mrs., and Ali Akbar Khasseh
The Prescient Librarian: Ilse Bry and "Sociobibliography", Ellen D. Gilbert
E-journals usage among Faculty members and Students: A Survey, Manjunatha G and Sampath Kumar B T
Use of Elizabeth Moys Classification Scheme in the Management of Law Collections in Nigeria, Lucky Stephen Godwin Mr. and Adebiyi Anthony Adepoju Mr.
Quantitative Growth in Print Book Collection in Tezpur University: A Case Study, Anjan Gohain
Collection Analysis of Print Resources in Tezpur University: A Study, Mr. Anjan Gohain Tezpur University, Mr. Dipak Sarma Tezpur University, and Dr. Mukesh Saikia Librarian Tezpur University
ALTMETRIC FOR THE SPREAD OF TRUE AND FALSE NEWS ONLINE - A STUDY OF USING ALTMETRIC IT TOOL, Stephen G
AWARENESS AND USAGE OF SMARTPHONE APPLICATIONS FOR INFORMATION SHARING TASKS AMONG THE RESEARCH SCHOLARS OF PERIYAR UNIVERSITY- AN ANALYTICAL STUDY, Thenmozhi G and Gomathi Palanisamy
IDENTIFYING THE TRUSTED AND PREFERRED HEALTH INFORMATION SOURCES OF RURAL WOMEN OF KANGPOKPI AREA, MANIPUR, Florence Guite and P. Hangsing
Understanding Professional Information Needs of School Teachers in Sri Lanka and Identifying Factors Trigger for their Information Needs, Chamani Gunasekera and R. Balasubramani
Study of Information Seeking Pattern of School Teachers in Sri Lanka with respect to Curriculum Planning, Chamani Gunasekera, Balasubramani R, and Arumugam J
AWARENESS OF E-JOURNALS AMONG LIBRARY USERS IN UNIVERSITY OF DELHI AND BABASAHEB BHIMRAO AMBEDKAR UNIVERSITY, LUCKNOW: A STUDY, Divyanshu Gupta and Manir Uddin Ansari
Awareness of Discovery Tool among Library Professionals: A Survey, Kapil Kumar Gupta and Jitendra Shrivastava
Perception and Use of Semantic and Social Features of Digital Libraries among Library and Information Professionals and Users: A Comparative Study, Shweta Gupta, Reseach Scholar and Shriram Pandey, Assistant Professor,
Mapping of Research Publication on eLearning in India during 2009-2018: A Scientometric Study, Shweta Gupta and Shriram Pandey
Strategies to cope up the problems of university libraries in Lucknow: A Study, Swati Gupta, Babli Kumari, Sana Aslam, and Dr. Sharad Kumar Sonker
Recommender Systems for Digital Libraries: A review of concepts and concerns, VISHAL GUPTA and Dr. Shriram Pandey Assistant Professor
Search Strategies and Information Search Tools Used by Pharmacy PhD Students: A Qualitative Study, Shafi Habibi, Seyede Nasrin Fatemi, Leila Doshmangir, and Shahram Sedghi
Scientometric Analysis of Materials Science Research, Gururaj S. Hadagali Dr, Rudramuni S. Hiremath Dr., Gouri N. Gourikeremath Dr., and Shivanand D. Bulla Shri
Social Media Platforms: Effective tools to provide innovative library services in a university environment, Gururaj S. Hadagali Dr, Anand Y. Kenchakkanavar Dr., and Prahlad G. Tadasad Prof.
DISSEMINATION OF BANKING SERVICES INFORMATION AND PEOPLE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT, Hanny Hafiar, Yanti Setianti, and Priyo Subekti
AWARENESS AND USAGE OF E-RESOURCES OF N-LIST CONSORTIUM: A STUDY WITH REFERENCE TO ACADEMIC COLLEGES OF MUMBAI, Veeresh B. Hanchinal Dr.
Towards Indigenous Librarianship: Indian Perspective, Jangkhohao Hangshing
Research in Dentistry at Saudi Arabia: Analysis of Citation Impact, Ikram Ul Haq and Khalid Al Fouzan
Bibliometric Appraisal on Dental Research at Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 1998-2017, Ikram Ul Haq, Sulaiman Khalid Al Fouzan, Rakan Khalid Al Fouzan, Muhammad Nadeem, and Amir Latif
Research Publications on Medical Microbiology in Pakistan during the period 2013-2017, Ikram Ul Haq, Gulnaz Elahi, and Iqra Dana
Bibliometric Analysis of the E-Journal of Library Philosophy and Practice During the Period of 2014-2018, Md. Armanul Haque, Md. Aminul Islam, Md. Nazmul Hasan, and A.K.M.Eamin Ali Akanda
How to Motivate Students in Using School Library, Dessy Harisanty
Senior High School Students’ Use of Library Resources and Services, Dessy Harisanty
Special Libraries’ Services for Governmental Institutions in Indonesia, Dessy Harisanty
Highly Cited Papers in Medical Fields: Scientometric Indicators and collaboration in OIC countries, Azadeh Haseli-Mofrad, Maryam Shekofteh, and Maryam Kazerani
The assessment of Iranian academic library websites regarding the quality of dissemination of electronic information, Mohammad Javad Hashemzadeh, Fatemeh Mobasheri, and Leili Seifi
An Indian Based MOOC: An Overview, Lun Haumin and Margam Madhusudhan ,Associate Professor
Documenting Legal Protection of Indigenous Forests in Realizing Indigenous Legal Community Rights in Jambi Province, Helmi Helmi, Hafrida Hafrida, Fitria Fitria, and Johni Najwan
Documenting Land-Combustion and Progressive Law Enforcement in Indonesia, Helmi Helmi, Hartati Hartati, Hafrida Hafrida, Indriya Fathni, Harry Setya Setya Nugraha, and Johni Najwan
OPEN ACCESS RESOURCES IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: AN OVERVIEW., Fakrudhin Ali Ahamed H Mr and Anila Sulochana Dr.
Library Facilities and Services for Differently Abled Students in Universities of Karnataka: A Study, Chandrakanth HG Research Scholar and K Ramakrishna Reddy Research Guide
Management of Media and Electronic Resources in Nigerian Libraries, Millie Nne Horsfall
Content Analysis of Engineering College Library Websites in Goa, Dr. Jayaprakash G. Hugar Dr.
Scientific Publications of Goa University as reflected in Web of Science Database during 2008 – 2017, Dr. Jayaprakash G. Hugar
Research Contribution of Bibliometric Studies as Reflected in Web of Science from 2013 to 2017, Dr. Jayaprakash G. Hugar, Mallikarjun M. Bachlapur Dr., and Gavisiddappa A Dr
A Study on Information Seeking Behavior of the Medical and Allied College Students in Goa State, Dr. Jayaprakash G. Hugar; Dr. Jayaprakash G. Hugar; and B U. kannappanavar Dr,
USE OF ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES IN MEDICAL AND ALLIED COLLEGES OF GOA STATE: AN ANALYSIS, Dr. Jayaprakash G. Hugar and B U. Kannappanavar Dr.
Use of Library Resources by the Faculty and Students of Medical and Allied Colleges in Goa State: A Study, Dr. Jayaprakash G. Hugar and B U. Kannappanavar Dr.
Library Facilities, Sources and Services in the Medical and allied Colleges in Goa State: A Study, Dr. Jayaprakash G. Hugar and B. U. Kannappanavar
Health Information Behaviour of Graduate Students on the Internet: Sources, Trust and Reliability of Information, Setsoafia A. Y. Humphrey-Ackumey, Musah Adams, and Michael Ahenkorah-Marfo
Information resources availability, Staff Quality and Information Services Delivery by Libraries in French-Based Institutions in Lagos and Oyo States, Nigeria, Whenayon Daniel HUNDO
Disaster preparedness in libraries of Kashmir, Ansaar Hussain
Social Media and Academic Libraries of Kashmir in Technological Era, Ansaar Hussain and Tabasum Zehra
AFFECTIVE NEEDS & USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF GRATIFICATIONS SOUGHT AND GRATIFICATION OBTAINED, Ashfaq Hussain, Dr. Taimoor-ul-Hassan, and Muhammad Ramzan
PERSONAL INTEGRATIVE NEEDS AND USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA AMONG INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS, Ashfaq Hussain, Dr. Taimoor-ul-Hassan Prof., and Dr. Ghulam Shabir Prof.
Information needs and access of Members of Vigilante in Adamawa State, North -East Nigeria, Muhammad Murtala Ibrahim, Amina Barkindo, and Umar Bello
Contribution of the UK Open Access Repositories to OpenDOAR, Saria Ibrahim and Iram Nazir Beigh
PROVISION OF REFERENCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES TO PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED PERSONS IN NIGERIA: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS, Ogagaoghene Uzezi Idhalama
Scientometric Analysis and Literature Research Growth of Lupus During 2010-2017, Mohamed Idhris, Manuelraj Peter, Abdurahiman Pattukuthu, and Spurgeon Anandraj Samuel
What do Agricultural and Biological Science Students Use? A Bibliometric Analysis of Undergraduate Research Projects, Jerome Idiegbeyan-ose, Ayooluwa Aregbesola, Sols Owolabi, Toluwani Eyiolorunshe, and Ayotunde Owolabi
Application of Web 2.0 Technology in Library and Information Centres in Developing Countries: Challenges and Way Forward, Jerome Idiegbeyan-ose, Foluke Okocha, Ayooluwa Aregbesola, Sola Owolabi, Toluwani Eyiolorunshe, and Felicia Yusuf
Influence of Information Availability and Use on Economic Integration of Small Scale Business Owners: The Role of Libraries, Magnus Osahon Igbinovia and Bayor Odelami
Competency Requirements and Acquisition among Catalogers for Effective Application of Conventional and Online Complementary Cataloging in Nigerian University Libraries, Emmanuel Chukwudi Ihekwoaba PhD and Roseline Ngozi Okwor MLS
Factors Influencing Job Satisfaction Among Library And Information Science Educators In South South, Nigeria, Violet Ikolo
MOTIVATIONAL FACTORS AND JOB PERFORMANCE OF LIBRARIANS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN NORTH-EAST NIGERIA, Chinyere Nkechi Ikonne and Oluwafemi Joseph Fajonyomi
MOTIVATIONAL FACTORS AND JOB PERFORMANCE OF LIBRARIANS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN NORTH-EAST NIGERIA, Chinyere Nkechi Ikonne and Oluwafemi Joseph Fajonyomi
CORRELATIONAL ANALYSIS OF SELF-EFFICACY AND JOB SATISFACTION OF LIBRARIANS IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA, Chinyere Nkechi IKONNE Dr., Vincent Enyeribe UNEGBU Dr., Opeyemi Deborah SOYEMI Dr., and Adeola Adesoji ARINOLA Dr.