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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Analysis of Entrepreneurship Courses of Library and Information Science Schools in South-East Geo-Political Zone of Nigeria, Ngozi Maria Nwaohiri, Scholastica A.J Chukwu, and Nneka C. Agim

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Staff Awareness of Ergonomics Principles Required at the Computer Workstation: Case Study of University of Jos Library, Grace Iyabo Nwokedi Mrs, Gupiyem Gungsat Gupiyem Dr, and David Ogbe Agbenu Mr

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USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES AMONG UNDERGRADUATES: A CASE STUDY OF DEPARTMENT OF THEATER AND FILM ARTS, FACULTY OF ARTS, UNIVERSITY OF JOS, JOS, NIGERIA, victor chuks nwokedi Dr.

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Evaluating the Job Performance of Librarians in Universities in South-East, Nigeria., Obinna A. Nwokike PhD and Vincent E. Unegbu PhD

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A Review of Information Behaviour Literature on Professoriates across Disciplinary Fields, Simeon Ambrose Nwone (PhD) and Stephen M. Mutula (Prof)

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ASSESSMENT OF CURRENT PRESERVATION STRATEGIES OF DIGITAL MATERIALS IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTH EAST, NIGERIA, Josiah Chukwumaobi Nworie

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APPRAISAL OF COPYRIGHT LAW COMPLIANCE AMONG LIBRARY PERSONNEL IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA, Josiah Chukwumaobi Nworie, Happiness Ogochukwu Nworie, and Doris Chinyere Obiano

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Examining and creating in-house IGR sources for effective management and financing in academic libraries in Nigeria, LAWRENCE Ogwashi NWOSE and EJOVI JONATHAN OLULU Mr

Demographic Variables affecting use of Internet Resources among pre-clinical Medical Students in Nigeria, Oluwatoyin Obinyan and Esharenana Adomi

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Assessment of Nursing Students’ Level of Satisfaction With Library Services In Selected Universities In Edo State, Oluwatoyin O. Obinyan Mrs. and Emmanuel O. Akande Mr

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PERCEIVED EFFECT OF TELEMEDICINE ON MEDICAL SERVICE DELIVERY BY FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTERS IN NORTH CENTRAL ZONE OF NIGERIA, Akor Solomon Obotu

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THE NEED FOR THE USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN TWO UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA, Akor Solomon Obotu, Okechukwu O. Chukwuka, and Sule B. Gambo

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EXPLORING DIMENSIONAL CONSTRUCTS OF DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION, Israel R. Odede and Glenrose Jiyane

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In Pursuit of 2030 Global Agenda; Awareness, Perception and Involvement of Nigerian youths in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals and the role of libraries, Bayor Joseph Odelami and Ruth Ibukunoluwa Fasakin

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READING CULTURE AND USE OF LIBRARY INFORMATION RESOURCES AMONG THE UNDERGRADAUTE STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN, Mojisola Odewole

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Awareness and Utilization of Electronic Information Resources by Undergraduate Students in Osun State University, Mojisola Omowumi Odewole

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KNOWLEDGE SHARING BEHAVIOUR AND LIBRARIANS JOB PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES, Abiodun O. Odunewu and yacob Haliso

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INFLUENCE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SKILLS ON LIBRARY PATRONAGE BY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA, Oluwole A. Odunola and Adeyinka Tella

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Evaluation of Automated Cataloguing System in Academic Libraries in Oyo State Nigeria, Oluwole A. Odunola, A Tella, O O. Oyewumi, T A. Ogunmodede, and S O. Oyetola

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Promotion of Information Resources and Services to Distance Learners in Nigeria: The Role of an Embedded Librarian, Patricia Ofodu

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PROMOTING GLOBAL BEST PRACTICES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS THROUGH LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS IN NIGERIA, Christopher Eje Ogar Mr and Gboyega K. Oyeniran Ph.D

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INFLUENCE OF LEADERSHIP STYLE ON CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTH WEST AND SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA, Susan Udoaku Ogbuiyi

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Academic Library Research Support Services: A Review of Redeemer’s University and the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency’s Research Activities, Adeniran Pauline Oghenekaro Mrs.

Undergraduates’ Perception on information Services in Academic Libraries: an Evaluation of Reference Services Performed at Redeemer’s University Library, Adeniran Pauline Oghenekaro Mrs. and Stephen Lucky Godwin Mr.

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Comparative study of library and information science curriculum in Nigeria library school, Aderonke Ayobami Ogungbade Miss and Oluwaseun Lekan Ipadeola Mr

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OPEN DIGITAL REPOSITORIES: PROSPECTS OF AFRICAN COUNTRIES WITHIN THE GLOBAL INFORMATION SPACE, John I. Ogungbeni, Amaka R. Obiamalu Mrs., and Kingsley U. Obiora Mr.

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EFFECTIVE MENTORING OF FEMALE LIBRARIANS’ IN LIBRARIES FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABLE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, Lauretta Nnebuogor OJEI, Tayewo Olayinka ADEBOWALE, and Andrew Oshiotse OKWILAGWE Prof.

ASSESSMENT OF TYPES OF USER EDUCATION PROGRAMMES IN UNIVERSITIES IN NASARAWA STATE NIGERIA, Agada Eric ojobo, ugannaya solomon Achia phd, and Asen Tesur Anita

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Journalism Practice in a Country Facing Division Threats : Newspaper Framing of Secession Agitations in Nigeria, Somtochukwu Victor Okeke, Ogechi Eucharia Okwumba, Greg H. Ezeah, and Gever Verlumun Celestine

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PERCIEVED IMPACT OF NEWSPAPER USAGE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, MAKURDI, Benedict Okike and Esther W. Oyeniyi

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Acceptance of Blended Learning in a Developing Country: The Role of Learning Styles, foluke okocha

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DIFFICULTIES OF ACCESSING ELECTRONIC RESOURCES AMONG POSTGRADUATE LIBRARY USERS IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTHEAST NIGERIA, Flora Ifeoma Okogwu

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Web 2.0 for Reference Services: An Overview, Stanley Efe Okolo

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ADOPTION OF SOCIAL NETWORKS MEDIA FOR REFERENCE SERVICES IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES, Stanley Efe Okolo and Rachael Ejovwokoghene Eserada

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Collections and Collection Development Exercise in Libraries: A Perspective in View, Stanley Efe Okolo, Rechael E. Eserada, Peace N. Ugboh, and Dorathy L. Ngbo

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INFORMATION LITERACY FOR EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION RESOURCES IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA, Ifeyinwa Blessing Okoye

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Information Management in Herbal Research: Nexus of Trends and Application of Emerging Technologies, Omorodion Okuonghae CLN and Margaret Olusola Abimbola CLN

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DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS AS CORRELATE OF USE OF LIBRARY INFORMATION RESOURCES BY UNDERGRADUATES IN NIGERIA, Omorodion Okuonghae Mr. and Chinonso Gerald Osedumme

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Influence of Publisher’s Sales Representatives Demographic Factors on their Perception on Book as Product for Branding and Marketing in Ibadan, 0yo State, Nigeria, Andrew Oshiotse Okwilagwe and Aliyu Otoayele

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Acquisition and Provision of Government Publications for Satisfaction of Users’ Information Needs in Nigerian University Libraries, Roseline Ngozi Okwor MLS, Emmanuel Chukwudi Ihekwoaba PhD, and Chidimma Agunwamba

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Collection Development Policy and User Satisfaction in University Libraries in Rivers State, Nigeria, Emmanuel Okwu and Mercy Echem

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MANPOWER PLANNING AND TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT AS CORRELATES OF SERVICE DELIVERY IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES, Adekoya Clement Ola

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Academic Disciplines and Use of Library-Based Online Resources for Learning Activities by Undergraduates in University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Michael Oladiran and Tolulope Balogun

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Gender Equality and Sustainable Development Goals: The Role of the Library and Information Professionals in Nigeria, Olalekan Moses Olayemi and Kemi Jummai Olayemi

IMPACT OF INFORMATION LITERACY SKILL ON THE USAGE OF ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES AMONG ACADEMIC LIBRARIANS OF PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA., Oluwayemisi Eunice Oloyede, Goodluck Okwudiri Allison, and Juliana Iwu-James

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

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A Survey of Information Literacy Skills among Undergraduates of Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Nigeria., Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo, Samuel Oke Ogunniyi PhD, Susan Omolade Ademilua, and Victoria Yemi Akanmidu-Fagbemi

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Users’ motivation and satisfaction as predictors of lecturers’ use of Library Resources in Colleges of Education in southwest, Nigeria, Adesanya Olusegun Oyeleye

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The Impact of Policies and Infrastructures on The Access and Use of Library Electronic Resources: A Case Study of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Babarotimi Oluwaseun

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THE EVOLVING ROLES OF LIBRARIES AND LIBRARIANS IN THE 21ST CENTURY, Momoh, Emmanuel Omeiza and Folorunso, Abubakar Lanre

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Book Piracy and the Challenge of Saving Nigeria's Publishing Industry, Momoh Emmanuel Omeiza and Folorunso Abubakar Lanre

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Identifying Contextual Challenges and Modifying Traditional Methods of Library Instruction in Private University in Nigeria, Dr. Saturday U. Omeluzor, Atanda Saliu Sambo, and Sunday Ikhimeakhu Dika

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IMPACT OF RFID (RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION) TECHNOLOGY ON LIBRARIES., Okesanya Roseline Omoadoni

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INFLUENCE OF ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE ON HEALTH RECORDS MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF OSUN STATE, NIGERIA, Michael Segun Omole Dr. and Tajudeen Temitayo Adebayo Dr

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Teamwork and Epidemic Control Among Health Workers in Local Government Areas of Osun State, Nigeria., Michael Segun Omole Dr. and Tajudeen Temitayo Adebayo Dr.

PATIENT RECORDS MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND EPIDEMIC CONTROL IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF OSUN STATE, NIGERIA, Michael Segun Omole Dr., Tajudeen Temitayo Adebayo, Kayode Olayiwola Adepoju Dr, Rasaq Adetona Adio, Faruk Abubakar UMAR, Michael Babatunde Adeojo, and Aliyu Wada

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INFLUENCE OF DISEASE SURVEILLANCE AND NOTIFICATION SYSTEMS ON EPIDEMIC CONTROL IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF OSUN STATE, Michael Segun Omole Dr., Tajudeen Temitayo Adebayo, Rasaq Adetona Adio, Kayode Olayiwola Adepoju, Faruq Abubakar Umar, Micahel Babatunde Adeojo, and Aliyu Wada

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INFLUENCE OF NATIONAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ON THE PLANNING OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN NIGERIA, Michael Segun Omole Dr., Tajudeen Temitayo Adebayo Dr., Rasaq Adetona Adio, Faruk Abubakar UMAR, Michael Babatunde Adeojo, and Aliyu Wada

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Cultural Influence on Health Information Seeking Behavior among Rural Dwellers in Atakumosa West Local Government Area of Osun-State, Segun Michael Omole Dr and Tajudeen Temitayo Adebayo Dr.

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EFFECT OF TEAMWORK ON HEALTH RECORDS MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF OSUN STATE, NIGERIA, Segun Michael Omole Dr and Tajudeen Temitayo Adebayo Dr.

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Demographic Characteristics and Information Technology Competence Skills on the Use of E-Portal among Undergraduates in Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Christopher Omotunde and Opeyemi Omotunde

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Knowledge Management System and Tools Required for Effective KM Take-up and Activities in Organisations in Nigeria, Abdurrahman Bello Onifade and Kazeem Abiodun Akinwade

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Provision of Library and Information Service to the Visually Impaired in Ogun State, Nigeria, Glory Onoyeyan

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Utilization of ICT Facilities for Enhancing Instructional Delivery of Agricultural Science in Nigerian Secondary Schools, Francis Madueke ONU (Ph.D) and Irimiah Abeya EZHIM

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Health Information Seeking Behaviour of University Students in Nigeria, Cynthia Onwe and foluke okocha

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Effect of Library staff Attitudes on Job Performance: A study of the Library of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ebonyi State, Nigeria, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO

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An Evaluation of Library and Information Science Education in Some Selected Nigerian Universities, George Azubuike Onwueme, Millie N. Horsfall, and Chukwuemeka O. Azubuike

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Influence of Organizational Citizenship Behaviour on Job Burnout Among Librarians in University Libraries in Nigeria, Rosaline Oluremi Opeke Ph.D and Adeyemi Adewale Akinola Ph.D

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Leadership Style and Institutional Effectiveness of Polytechnic Libraries South-West, Nigeria, Rosaline Oluremi Opeke Professor and Oluwatosin Fisayo Oyerinde Doctor

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THE MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH RECORDS LIBRARIES THROUGH THE LENS OF RANGANATHAN’S THEORY, Jacob Kehinde Opele Dr, Michael Segun Omole Dr., and Tajudeen Temitayo Adebayo

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Factors That Affect Retention of Third Year Civil Engineering Students in a Catholic University in the Philippines, Rico Bautista Orenia, Rhenalyn Gutierrez Bonay-og, and Mary Bantawan Domingo

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LEADERSHIP STYLES AS CORRELATE OF JOB PERFORMANCE IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA, FLORA OREWA

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Scientific mapping of “Social Information” field in Web of Science database: a bibliometric study, Farideh Osareh, Ismael Mostafavi, and Mahdiyeh Khazaneha

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DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL EXCLUSION IN NIGERIA: ROLES OF LIBRARIES AND OTHER INFORMATION SERVICE PROVIDING INSTITUTIONS, Florence Onyeisi Otonekwu, Janet Titilayo Oludipe, Grace Olabisi Babafemi, Akawu Lami, and Tunde Toyese Oyedokun

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Library Users’ Attitudes toward Social Media Applications for Dissemination of Information in Selected Nigerian University Libraries, Dumebi Otulugbu

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Manning of Academic Law Libraries by Lawyers: Imperative for Best Legal Information Delivery in Nigerian Academic Law Libraries, Olubunmi Owoeye and Olubunmi Idowu Owoeye Mrs.

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COLLECTION MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND USE OF LAW LIBRARIES BY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF SELECTED UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA, Olubunmi Owoeye and Peter Olufemi Owoeye

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Information and Communication Technology and Society: Re-Examining the Roles of Libraries in Nigeria, Kehinde Abayomi Owolabi PhD, Olawanle Mulikat Salaam PhD, and Chukwuemeka Peter Ugbala Mr

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Adolescents Information Behaviour of Substance Use Risks in Nigeria, Ruth Owolabi

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Good Governance,Information Dissemination and National Development-The Nigerian Situation, Peter Olorunleke Oye CLN

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STRATEGIES AND CHALLENGES FOR PROMOTING DIGITAL INCLUSION AND INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: THE LIBRARY PERSPECTIVE., Peter Olorunleke Oye CLN

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REPOSITIONING LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA’S EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM FOR GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS, Peter Olorunleke Oye CLN and Gabriel Ameh J CLN

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Information and Communication Technology Facilities Use as Correlates of Quality Library Service in First Generation Universities, Southwest, Nigeria, Rasaq Oyekanmi Oyewo, Samuel Shina AKINTONDE, and Idris Tunde SALAU

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Crisis and planning in five European national libraries, Ana R. Pacios

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European National Libraries’ strategy, Ana R. Pacios and Sara Martínez Cardama

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User Perception Of Technologies in Libraries, Rekha Pai and Chaithra G

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Awareness and Use of Research Support Tools by Researchers of Manipal Institute of Technology, MAHE, Manipal: An Analytical Study, Rekha Pai and Rakshatha Ms

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Accessing Academic Libraries Online Resources, Shanmugam AP palanigounder and Murugesan r. rangasamy

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Webometric Evaluation of the Websites of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Teams, Ashok Pal

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Webometric Analysis of Open Universities in India, Ashok Pal Mr., Arindam Sarkar Mr., and Udayan Bhattacharya Prof.(Dr.)

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Climate Change Research literature in India: A Scientometric Analysis during 1991 – 2018, Alex P and Kishore Kumar S

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Awareness and Usage of e-resources by faculty members at Vardhaman College of Engineering (Autonomous), Hyderabad: A Study, Srinivasulu Palikiti, Chinna Balu C, and Narendra A

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Perceived ُSkill Level of Librarians Working at Libraries of Tehran Medical Universities, Sirous panahi Associate Professor in Librarianship and Medical Information Department, Arezo Mirgaloye-Bayat, and Leila Nemati Anaraki Associate Professor in Librarianship and Medical Information Department

Theft, Mutilation and Misplacement of Academic Library Resources: A Study of selected colleges of CSJMU, Kanpur, UP, Ramreek Kumar Pandey

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Perception and Use of Semantic and Social features of Digital Libraries among Library and Information Professionals, Shri Ram Pandey

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Bioinformatics Research in India during 2009-2018: A Scientometric Analysis, Shriram Pandey, Manoj Kumar Verma Dr., and Ravi Kumar Shukla

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Overcoming workplace discrimination and job dissatisfaction in academic libraries: A Study, Ramesh Pandita and J Dominic Dr.

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Scholarly Publications of Academic Librarians in India from 1989-2018: A Bibliometrics Analysis, Lambodara Parabhoi

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International contribution in two Indian LIS journals: A Comparative study, Lambodara Parabhoi and Annesha Ghosh Librarian

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International contribution in two Indian lis journals:A Comparative study, Lambodara Parabhoi and Annesha Ghosh