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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
Engaging the vulnerable: Health literacy for children combating non communicable diseases in Sub Saharan Africa, A review, Madireng Monyela
Dissemination of Agro-based Information by Telecentres among Selected Rural Farmers in Tanzania with a focus on Moshi Rural District, Kilimanjaro Region, Neema Florence Mosha Dr, Edith Talina Luhanga Dr, Pascal Nade Dr, and Patrick Ngulube Prof
Tangible Impact of Literacy in Libraries and Information Undergraduate Academic Performance Skills Students at Kwara State University, Nigeria, Abdrahman Atanda MOUSTAPHA
ADOPTION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO IMPROVE LIBRARY SERVICE DELIVERY IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA, Abdrahman Atanda MOUSTAPHA and Ibrahim .O. YUSUF Mr
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ADOPTION AND UTILIZATION BY LIBRARIANS IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA, Abdrahman Atanda MOUSTAPHA and Ibrahim .O. YUSUF Mr.
ICT'S Potential for Improving Information Resource Sharing among Tanzania’s Academic Libraries, Christian Mubofu and Salatiel Chaula
An assessment of information service delivery at a Parliamentary library during the Covid-19 pandemic, Tinashe Mugwisi and Sharleen Matanga
Current Prospects and Practices of social media to market library sources and services: a case of selected university libraries of Pakistan, Anwar Muhammad Mr and Tang Zhiwei Dr
SEMIOTIC ANALYSIS OF LIBRARY HOMEPAGES: A CASE STUDY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY (UMT), LAHORE, PAKISTAN., mariym muhammad muhammad ismail Miss, Muhammad Waseem Zia Mr, and Kamaluddeen Isa El-Kalash
THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA APPLICATIONS BY MEDICAL STUDENTS: A STUDY OF FAZAIA RUTH PFAU MEDICAL COLLEGE (FRPMC), PAKISTAN, mariym muhammad muhammad ismail Miss, Muhammad Waseem Zia, Kamaluddeen Isa El-Kalash, and Fati Abu Bakar
Research Data Management Readiness at Uganda Cancer Institute, Edward Mukiibi and Joyce Bukirwa
Towards an Open and Inclusive Digital Humanities: Policies and Initiatives for Open Data Promotion in India, Mumtaj Mumtaj
A STUDY OF USING E-RESOURCES BY RESEARCH SCHOLARS IN SELECTED INSTITUTIONS OF SOUTHERN TAMILNADU: REGRESSION ANALYSIS, SENTHUR VEL MURUGAN LIBRARIAN
AWARENESS AND PERCEPTION OF LIBRARY USERS TOWARDS THE USE OF ONLINE PUBLIC ACCESS CATALOGUE (OPAC) IN BAYERO UNIVERSITY, KANO, LIBRARY, Abdulqawiyyu Mustapha Library Assistant, Isah Muhammad, and Farouk Ahmad Ibrahim Assistant Librarian
SERVICES AND IMPACT OF ICT APPLICATION ON JOB PERFORMANCE IN THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION IN SPECIAL LIBRARY: A CASE STUDY OF NIGER STATE JUDICIARY LIBRARY, MINNA, Abdulkadir Mustapha Gana, Hussaini Musa, and Abu Isa Omali
E-skills scarcity and the digital records management landscape in Zimbabwe, Samson Mutsagondo and Njabulo Bruce Khumalo
A Study on Awareness of Reference Management Software for Research Writing Activity Used by University Teachers, Dalitso Mvula
Academic Social Networking Sites and Research Collaboration among Faculties: A Study of Indian Universities, Dr. Lokesha Naik
Library users’ attitudes towards Virtual Library and Information Services in Ugandan public and private universities, Lydia Namugera, Joyce Bukirwa, and Constant Okello-Obura
Digital Archiving and the Establishment of Open Access Digital Repositories in Selected Nigerian Universities, Nadir A. Nasidi and Ahmed Zakaria Jika
Reading habits of students in the digital era: A case of Uganda College of Commerce, Tororo, Susan Nattembo and Joyce Bukirwa
Reading on Paper: Exploring Trends of Using Printed Books among University Students and Shaping Reading Culture, Md. Nazim Department of Information Science and Library Management, Md. Ekbal Hossain Department of Information Science and Library Management, Shakibul Hsasn Department of Theatre, and Faisal Nomani Department of Information Science and Library Management
SOCIAL INEQUALITIES AND THE ADOPTION OF HEALTH MISINFORMATION IN CAMEROON: IMPLICATIONS ON HEALTH BEHAVIOUR, Eugene Nche Che
A Study on E-Resource Awareness and Use by the Faculty Members of JAIN University, India, Dr. Meeramani N
The Absence of Philosophy in Library and Information Science, Emily Nethercutt
STAFF ATTITUDE AND LIBRARY ENVIRONMENT AS PREDICTORS OF USERS’ SATISFACTION IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN ABIA AND IMO STATES., Lazarus Njoku
INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORY AS A COLLABORATIVE TOOL FOR USERS’ SATISFACTION IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN ABIA AND IMO STATES., Lazarus Chibuzo Njoku Ph.D and Eucharia Ken-Agbiriogu Ph.D
Revitalizing Research Services: Adapting to the Digital Needs of the Google Generation, Muruli N and N.S. Harinarayana
Information Resources and Security Challenges in Niger Delta University, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, Tom-George Nnenda Dr. and Mercy Aforomo Toruemi
Revealing Tarumanagara Kingdom Indigenous knowledge from The Jakarta History Museum Collections, Rizki Nurislaminingsih and Heriyanto Heriyanto
Public Libraries and Knowledge Commons in a Municipality in the Free State, South Africa, Williams E. Nwagwu Prof. and Margaret M. Matobako Dr
STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES AND SERVICE DELIVERY IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA., Ifeoma Nwaigbo and Basil Onyeoziri Edom Ph.D
Digital resources in an academic hybrid library: assessment of usage pattern among history and international studies postgraduates in a Nigerian University, Grace Iyabo Nwokedi and Isabel Stella Schellnack-Kelly PhD
Challenges and Prospects of Library and Information Services in Academic Libraries In Nigeria, Josiah Chukwumaobi Nworie, ELVIS UCHENNA UBOCHI, CHARITY IWUCHUKWU, and CHIOMA CHINYERE NJOKU
Work-Life Balance (WLB): a select study of women library professionals in an Indian Metropolitan city, meenal kedar oak Dr
Availability and Utilization Enhancement of Library Services by Social Science Researchers in Federal Universities in South-South Nigeria, Gabrielle Obaro
Perception on the Use & Impact of Facebook & WhatsApp for Academic Information by Undergraduate Students, Habibat O. Ochepa CLN
Perception of External Control, Effort Expectancy and Use of Electronic Information Resources by Undergraduates in Selected Universities in Nigeria, Bayor Odelami, Oluyomi Folorunso, and Magnus Osahon Igbinovia
Attitudes Of Undergraduate Students Toward The Utilization of Multimedia Resources in University of Ibadan, Mojisola Omowumi Odewole
Social Networking: A Marketing Strategy for Effective Service Delivery in Academic Libraries in Imo State., Chioma Peace Odocha, Adaora Joy Udo-Anyanwu Ph.D, Genieve OPara Ph.D, and Ada U.T. Okereke Ph.D
Marketing strategies and user appreciation of the services provided by Public Libraries, Ronald Odung and Bonniface Agungi
The Role of Library and Information Profession for Political Development and Stability in Nigeria, Patricia Ngozi Ofodu Ph.D. (CLN) and Mercy Enefu Okwoli CLN
Awareness, Perception, And Utilization Of Open Access Resources Among Delta State University Research Scholars: A Research, Justice Owajeme Ofua Mr.
KOHA INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEM (ILS): THE EXPERIENCE OF ADMIRALTY UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, LIBRARY, IBUSA, M. O. Ogbomo (Dr.), Sylvester Israel Ebhonu, and Emuesiri Etagbedavwe
The Information Literacy and the Infodemic in COVID-19 pandemic at Kampala International University, Justina E. Ogbonna CLN and Jackline E. Kiwelu
OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES: PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES TO ACADEMIC STAFF IN TWO PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA, IVWIGHREGHWETA OGHENETEGA Dr. and Esharedede Oghenedoro Gideon, Mr.
LIBRARY AS A PROMOTER OF READING HABITS AMONG STUDENTS IN NIGERIA, JOHN GIBSON OGONU DR and Comfort N. OWATE DR
Towards A Creative Use of Social Media Tools in the Delivery of Academic Library Services in Nigeria, Anna Nkechi Ogunkeyede Mrs, Ayodele Oluwafemi Akinola, and Ayodele Olabode Fagbemiro
APPLICATIONS AND PERCEIVED IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA, Uzoamaka Ogwo Ph.D, Francis Ibegbulem, and Victor N. Nwachukwu Prof.
USERS’ PERCEPTION OF STAFF ATTITUDE AS A DETERMINANT OF EFFECTIVE LIBRARY SERVICE DELIVERY IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA, Lauretta Nnebuogor OJEI Mrs. and Sunday Olanrewaju POPOOLA
Human Resources Development as Correlates of Job Performance of Library Staff in Selected Academic Libraries, Ekiti State, Nigeria, Oluwayemisi Aina Ojo Miss and Japheth Abdulazeez Yaya Dr
Prospects of digital information services in Nigerisn public libraries, Kelechi Okafor
Exploring Computer Self-Efficacy and Implementation Context Influencing the Use of Koha ILS in The National Library of Nigeria (NLN), Glory Odochi Okeagu and Dr. Amogu Uma Kalu
ESSENTIALS OF RECORDS ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT IN LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTRES, Oluchi Okeke and OKECHUKWU S. ANI Bar
EFFECTIVE USE OF MEDICAL LIBRARY: A QUALITATIVE APPROACH TO QUALITY MEDICAL CARE., Oluchi Cecilia Okeke Dr. and Ngozi Fidelia Enem Dr.
Information Need and Seeking Behaviour of Pregnant Women in Ughelli General Hospital, Delta State., Stanley Efe Okolo
Administration and Management of Digital Libraries: An Overview, Stanley Efe Okolo and OGHENETEGA IVWIGHREGHWETA
Academic Records Management Systems (ARMS) and Students' Academic Records Maintenance in Nigerian Universities, Godswill Okon, Eboro E. Umoren, and Kathryn Philips
Employability skills of library and information science (LIS) graduates as determinant for employment in university libraries in some selected university libraries in Nigeria, Vera Ngozi Okonoko, Ndasaliu Usman Abubakar, and Unwana Isaac Udoh
Green library initiative in Nigeria: Insights and levels of implementation in academic libraries, Emo Okpidi-Urhibo
Digital Access Tools and Provision of Open Educational Resources by Librarians in Academic Libraries in Rivers State, Emmanuel Okwu and Onyema Nsirim
INFLUENCE OF LIBRARIANS ATTITUDE TOWARD CATALOGUING AND CLASSIFICATION IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES, Fajiwe Olabode Thomas, Subair Roselyn E, Enamudu Augustine I, Omonagbe C. O, and Ogungbemile A. E
INFLUENCE OF LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN MANAGING LIBRARY INFORMATION RESOURCES BY LIBRARIANS IN EKITI STATE TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS, Fajiwe Olabode Thomas and OGUNOJEMITE Abosede Tola
Usage of electronic information resources (EIRs) for improved nursing research and health-care delivery in Nigeria, Bolaji David Oladokun, Abdulfatai Enehe Seidu, Humphrey I. Wiche PhD, Dauda Yahaya, and Joseph Atule
LIS Education in the GCC Region: A Case Study for UAE Emiratization., Abiola John Olarinde Mr and Ismail Adamu Mr
Using new assessment tools during and post-COVID-19, Gbolahan Olasina
Infopreneurship Awareness and Opportunities among Library and Information Science Students in Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria., Emmanuel Adeniyi Oloniruha, Khalimat Oyiza Momohjimoh, Monica Orahachi Ohiani, and Helen Remilekun Oluleye
Perception and attitude of postgraduate students of Library and Information Science towards scholarly publications in Nigeria, Emmanuel Adeniyi Oloniruha, Abayomi Kehinde Owolabi, A N. Aderibigbe, Aderonke Olaitan Adesina, Kehinde Temitope Bamgbose, and Margaret Kemdi Owunezi
Application of Social Media in Marketing Library Resources and Services at Kyambogo University Library, Uganda, ERIC KEZIRON OLOO and David Luyombya
Application of Social Media in Marketing Library Resources and Services at Kyambogo University Library, Uganda, ERIC KEZIRON OLOO and David Luyombya
A Literature Survey of Disaster Management Strategies in Library and Information Centres, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo
Cataloguing and Classification in Library School in Nigeria: A Reviewer Perspective, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo
Relevance of Information and Communication Technology in Higher Education for National Development in the 21st Century, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo and Jude Olutimi Olubiyo
Application of Information and Communication Technologies in Entrepreneurship Education for the Development of Library and Information Science in the 21st Century, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo and Jude Timilehin Olubiyo
Information and Communication Technologies: An Enabler for Resource Sharing by Academic Libraries in Nigeria, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo and Lydia Mercy Olubiyo (Miss)
Information Literacy Education in the Digital Age: A Literature Survey, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo and Lydia Mercy Olubiyo (Miss)
Institutional Digital Open Access Repositories in Nigerian Universities: Issues and Challenges, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo and Lydia Mercy Olubiyo (Miss)
Knowledge Management in Academic Libraries in Nigerian Universities: Way Forward, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo and Lydia Mercy Olubiyo (Miss)
Roles of School Library in the Education of African Child in Nigeria, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo and Lydia Mercy Olubiyo
Impact of Social Media on Political Development and Stability in Nigeria, Helen Remilekun Oluleye, Lilian K. Maduagwu, John i Muyiwa Adeniyi, and Adamu Baba Musa
HEALTH INFORMATION NEEDS AND SOURCES OF INFORMATION AS DETERMINANTS OF INFORMATION SEEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF FARMERS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA, Kayode Joseph Olusegun
Lecturers’ Perception and Participation on E-learning Platform in Michael Otedola College of Primary Education During COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown, Adesanya Olusegun Oyeleye and Famuiwa Folasade O
E-learning participation among Senior Secondary Students during COVID19 Pandemic Lockdown in Epe Local Government area of Lagos State, Adesanya Olusegun Oyeleye and Oshodi Odunola O Dr
Examining the Influence of Awareness Tools on Library Electronic Resources: A Case Study of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Babarotimi Oluwaseun and Babarotimi Opeyemi Oluwaseun BO
Perceptions and Challenges in Accessing Library Electronic Resources: A Case Study of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Babarotimi Oluwaseun and Babarotimi Opeyemi Oluwaseun BO
Assessment of Electronic Service Delivery in Post Covid-19 Era: A survey of academic libraries in Rivers State, Nigeria, Anthonia Eghieso Omehia
Use of Library Resources and Services by Postgraduate Students in a Specialized University in Nigeria, Saturday U. Omeluzor, Ph.D. and Titilola Kikelomo Aluko-Arowolo
Circulation Policies and Practices in Academic Libraries: A Study of Lagos Business School Library, Odomero Omohwovo, Ezinwanyi Madukoma Ph.d, and Ifedapo Ojutawo
Evolution of Networking and Resource Sharing among Academic Libraries in Nigeria, Adenike Damilola Omoike Mrs and Daniel Olusegun Ikegune Mr
ICT Needs and Skills Requirements for Reference Services in the Post-covid Era., Temitope Daniel ONAKOYA, Tolulope Mary ADEGOKE, Comfort Oluwapelumi AWOLUSI, Boluwatife Abigeal AMULETIKO, Akintola John AKINYOOLA, Ibukun Sarah AKINOLA, Marvellous Rejoice OLANINHUN, and Idowu Soliudeen SANNI
SELF-EFFICACY AND RESEARCH OUTPUT AMONG LIBRARIANS IN POLYTECHNIC LIBRARIES IN SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA, Osaheni Oni CLN and Esharenana E. Adomi
Analysis of Serials Citations in Graduate-Students’ Thesis as a Practical Instrument for Effective Serials Management in Academic Libraries, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
Citation Analysis of serials in Postgraduate Theses and Dissertations of Library and Information Science of Public Universities in Southeast, Nigeria, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
Information Misuse in an Era of New Media Technologies: Perceived Roles of Libraries and Librarians, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO and Amaka Raymonda Obiamalu Dr
Citation Analysis of Library and Information Science Masters Theses: A Tool for Collection Development in University Libraries, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO and Cecilia Chimezie Offor Mrs
Utilization of Contemporary Technologies for Service Delivery in Special Libraries in Enugu State, Nigeria : A Survey, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO and Cecilia Chimezie Offor
Human Resource Development Practices in Academic Libraries in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, Cajetan Okechukwu Onyeneke and Doris Chiemeka Obasi
AWARENESS AND USE OF BIG DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS BY LECTURERS IN UNIVERSITIES IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA, Vincent Opara, Blessing Esuru Ahiauzu, and Roseline Omolola Oladipupo
CURBING PLAGIARISM: STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY LIBRARIANS IN UNIVERSITIES IN THE AGE OF ICT IN NIGERIA, Vincent Chima Opara and Anthonia Chimamanda Eneh
Adoption and use of plagiarism software by postgraduate students in universities in South-west, Nigeria, Olusegun Adebayo Opesanwo and Hannah Okon Anwana