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Library Philosophy and Practice
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.
2019
AWARENESS AND USE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES, SERVICES AND FACILITIES BY STUDENTS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE ABEOKUTA, NIGERIA, Lawal Mohammed Tukur
ISSUES AND CHALLENGES IN ACCESSING AND UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION RESOURCES BY STUDENTS OF FUAA, Lawal Mohammed Tukur
Accounting, Organizations and Society: A Bibliometric Study Based on the Science Direct Database during the year, 2005-2014., Barada Kanta Mohanty
The Academic Library in Society’s Knowledge System: A Case Study of Tshwane University of Technology, Mahlaga Molepo
DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN THE DISTRICT OF PURULIA: A STUDY, DEBDAS MONDAL
Copy cataloguing in the online environment: Do we still need qualified cataloguers?, Madireng Monyela and Stephen M. Mutula (Prof)
Utilisation of social media tools to enhance knowledge sharing among knowledge workers at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), Neema Florence Mosha and Marlene Holmner
Antecedents for the Utilisation of Web 2.0 Tools for Knowledge Management Practices in Academic Libraries of Tanzania, Neema Florence Mosha, Patrick Ngulube, and Edda Tandi Lwoga
A SCIENTOMETRIC STUDY ON JOURNAL OF CLIMATE BASED ON WEB OF SCIENCE DATABASAE, PRAKASH M and JAYAPRAKASH M
AWARENESS AND USE OF SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES AMONG THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED STUDENTS OF ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY ITS AFFLIATED COLLEGES IN SIVAGANGAI DISTRICT, A STUDY, Raja M and Ganesan P
Awareness and Use of Research Support Tools by Researchers of Manipal Institute of Technology, MAHE, Manipal: An Analytical Study, Rakshatha Ms and Rekha Pai
Awareness and Use of Research Support Tools by Researchers of Manipal Institute of Technology, MAHE, Manipal: An Analytical Study, Rakshatha Ms and Rekha Pai
Collaborative trend on research publications: a new dimension in indexing, Tamizhchelvan M and Gopalakrishnan S
Job Requirements and Challenges of LIS Graduates in Public Libraries: A literature Review, Mpilo Mthembu
Strategies and Challenges for Marketing Electronic Resources: A Cross-Sectional Study of The Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy, Christian Mubofu
Awareness, Accessibility and Factors Hindering Utilization E-Journals at The Institute of Finance Management, Tanzania, Christian Michael Mubofu
Cloud computing and Libraries: A best choice for effective service: a Review Note., ANWAR Muhammad MUHAMMAD Mr
Use of social networking sites among students of University of Balochistan, Quetta, Balochistan (Pakistan), Anwar Muhammad and Tang Zhiwei
Documenting Undocumented Motives Influencing the Career Choice of the First-Year Science and Math Student Teachers in Indonesia, Amirul Mukminin, Masbirorotni Masbirorotni, Lenny Marzulina, Dian Erlina, Akhmad Habibi, Fridiyanto Fridiyanto, Mia Aina, Nunung Fajaryani, and Nurulanningsih Nurulanningsih
The art of selecting PhD students: Combination of Bibliometric and AHP Approach, Preeti Mulay Dr., Rahul Raghvendra Joshi Prof., and Sophia Gaikwad Dr.
INFORMATION LITERACY IN COMMUNICATION STRATEGY OF PT. BINTANG TOEDJOE AND TRIBUN MEDIA IN INNOVATION PROGRAM OF “TAMAN HERBAL BEJO”, Henny Sri Mulyani, Pandan Yudhapramesti, Ipit Zulfan, Yanti Setianti, and Feliza Zubair
Dynamics, Modality, and Commodification of Customary Title Bestowal in Local Political Communication in Gorontalo, Indonesia, sumarjo muna, atwar bajari, soleh soemirat, and Diah Fatma Sjoraida
EVALUATION OF RESEARCH PAPERS ON OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY DURING THE PERIOD 1989-2018: A SCIENTOMETRIC STUDY, Dr Chinnaraj Murugan and Mrs Ravi Sringa
Lotka's Law and Pattern of Author Productivity of Information Literacy Research Output, Manthiramoorthi Murugan, Saravanakumar rr dr, and Thirumagal A Dr
Awareness of Information Literacy Among Students of Arts and Science Colleges in Tirunelveli – A Study, Manthiramoorthi Murugan, Dr.R.R. Saravanakumar, and Dr.A Thirumagal
Usage of electronic Information resources among the lawyers of Delhi High Court Bar Association, Mohd Muzzammil and Mehtab Alam Ansari Dr.
Scientometric Portrait of Prof.Kasi.Pitchumani: An organic chemistry catalyst, Yasmin m
GENTRIFICATION of BIBLIOTHECA for the DIGITAL CITIZENS, Ritu Nagpal
Application of Lotka’s Law in Bell’s palsy (facial paralysis) research output during 2004 -2018., K.T Naheem Mr, P Sivraman Dr., and G Saravanan Dr.
Use of Electronic Information Resources at College libraries in Bangalore, India: A Study of College Learners, Dr. Lokesha Naik, Narasappa KC, and Dr. G S Ramesha Naik
Internet use Among Faculty and Students of College Libraries in Bangalore, India: A Study, Lokesha Naik and Kishore Kumar
Why users need Internet in college libraries? A Study of college libraries in India, Lokesha Naik and Dr. Kishore Kumar S
Digital Preservation: An Overview, jaffer Kabir najar and javaid ahmad wani
Awareness and Perceived Availability as Correlate of Electronic Resources Usage in Academic Libraries in Kwara State, Bilqees Jumai Nallah, Abubakar L. Folorunsho Dr., and Abdul Ayodeji Hadi
Extrinsic motivational factors and job performance of library personnel in Universities and Institutes of Agriculture in Nigeria, Okorie Nancy, Ikonne Chinyere, and Haliso Yacob
A Bibliometric Study of Communications Published in Journal of Informetrics from 2012 to 2016, Dr. Mirza Muhammad Naseer, Dr. Abu Waris, Shakil Ahmad, Dr. Manuelraj Peter, and Prof Isam Mohammed Abdel-Magid
Service Quality Assessment of Hospital Libraries: a LibQUAL+ Survey, Hamed Nasibi-Sis, Saeideh Valizadeh-Haghi, Soheila Zare, and Abdolvahed Orazi
World Digital Library: An Analysis of Collection, Nahida Nasreen, Bisma Bashir, and Fayaz Ahmad Loan
Use of Web Resources by the Postgraduate Students across Genders, Nahida Nasreen, Bisma Bashir, and Ufaira Yaseen
STATE OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN PUNJAB (INDIA): A PRELIMINARY STUDY, Amar Nath Dr. and Suresh K. Chauhan
Modeling Information Anxiety, Muhammad Asif Naveed and Mumtaz Ali Anwar
Patron Behavioural Challenges: A Focus on Violence in Public Libraries within Gweru, Zimbabwe, Mthokozisi Masumbika Ncube
Attitude of Library Staff towards People with Visual Impairment in the Provision of Library and Information Services in University and Public Libraries in Tanzania, Rehema Corbinian Ndumbaro Dr
PEARL: A JOURNAL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE: A BIBLIOMETRIC STUDY, N O NATARAJAN Nelliyappan Olaganathan "Dr"
Relationship between the Usage Count and the Number of Citations in the Journals of Library and Information Sciences: The Case of Access Type, Leila Nemati-Anaraki Associate Professor in Librarianship and Medical Information Department, Maryam Zarghani, Forouzan Ashoori-Mehranjani, and Soheila Eshaghi-Kopaei
Bibliometric study of the M.Phil. Dissertations in Library & Information Science awarded under the University of Calcutta during the period from 2004 to 2016, Nilofer Nishat, Kaustuv Chakrabarti, and Deep Kumar Kirtania
Social Media Usage Perception byJNTUA College of Engineering Students, Zafru Nisha
ResearchGate Profiles of Naval Architecture Scientists in India: An Altmetric Analysis, Sheeja NK and Susan Mathew K.
Scientometrics study of the research publication on information literacy (2015-2019), SHAMILI N
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY: A BIBLIOMETRIC STUDY, SHAMILI N and SILAMBARASAN D
AWARENESS, ACCESS AND USAGE OF E-RESOURCES AMONG FACULTY MEMBERS IN ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGES, Sivakami N. and RAJENDRAN N.
Global Research Publications on Hepatitis C from SCOPUS Database (2009-2018): A Scientometric Study, SIVA N, VIVEKANANDHAN S, and RAJENDRAN P
Research Output of ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research: A Scientometric Study, SURESH N and Thanuskodi s Dr
Seed Technology Research Output: A Scientometric Analysis on SCOPUS Database, Suresh N and Thanuskodi S Dr.
Communication Strategies of Civil Society Forums To Reduce Maternal Mortality and Infant Mortality in Karawang District, siti nursanti, Irvan Afriandi, Susanne Dida, and Mien Hidayat
Drill Emergency Simulation as an Increase in Information and Skills of Midwives in Carrying Out Assistance to Mothers and Newborns A Case Study in Karawang Regional Hospital, siti Nursanti, Susanne Dida, Irvan Afriandi, and Mien Hidayat
Appraisal of the Synchronous and Asynchronous Techniques of Marketing Library Services in University Libraries, Chiegonu Nwachi and Chinedu Anozie
The Impact of Social Media in Research Publicity and Visibility, Chiegonu Nwachi and Josephine Igbokwe
Level of Awareness and Information Needs on Indiscriminate Dumping of Solid Waste Among Staff and Students of Nigerian Universities., Michael Chigozie Nwafor, Josephine C. Igbokwe, Adizetu A. Ali, and Chioma C. Onoh
Assessment of Cervical Cancer Health Literacy among Female Secondary School Teachers in Anambra State. Nigeria., Ejeagwu nwafor-orizu, Obiageli Fidelia Emelumadu Prof, and Achunam Simeon Nwabueze Dr
Effect of using “Just-In-Time Teaching (JITT)” Method and “Modified Lecture” Method in Teaching Cataloguing and Classification Courses in Anambra State, Tochukwu Victor Nwankwo, Angela Ifeoma Ndanwu Mrs, and Victoria Obianuju Ezejiofor Mrs
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
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
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.
Evaluating the Job Performance of Librarians in Universities in South-East, Nigeria., Obinna A. Nwokike PhD and Vincent E. Unegbu PhD
A Review of Information Behaviour Literature on Professoriates across Disciplinary Fields, Simeon Ambrose Nwone (PhD) and Stephen M. Mutula (Prof)
ASSESSMENT OF CURRENT PRESERVATION STRATEGIES OF DIGITAL MATERIALS IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTH EAST, NIGERIA, Josiah Chukwumaobi Nworie
APPRAISAL OF COPYRIGHT LAW COMPLIANCE AMONG LIBRARY PERSONNEL IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA, Josiah Chukwumaobi Nworie, Happiness Ogochukwu Nworie, and Doris Chinyere Obiano
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
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
PERCEIVED EFFECT OF TELEMEDICINE ON MEDICAL SERVICE DELIVERY BY FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTERS IN NORTH CENTRAL ZONE OF NIGERIA, Akor Solomon Obotu
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
EXPLORING DIMENSIONAL CONSTRUCTS OF DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION, Israel R. Odede and Glenrose Jiyane
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
READING CULTURE AND USE OF LIBRARY INFORMATION RESOURCES AMONG THE UNDERGRADAUTE STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN, Mojisola Odewole
Awareness and Utilization of Electronic Information Resources by Undergraduate Students in Osun State University, Mojisola Omowumi Odewole
KNOWLEDGE SHARING BEHAVIOUR AND LIBRARIANS JOB PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES, Abiodun O. Odunewu and yacob Haliso
INFLUENCE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SKILLS ON LIBRARY PATRONAGE BY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA, Oluwole A. Odunola and Adeyinka Tella
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
Promotion of Information Resources and Services to Distance Learners in Nigeria: The Role of an Embedded Librarian, Patricia Ofodu
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
INFLUENCE OF LEADERSHIP STYLE ON CONFLICT MANAGEMENT IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTH WEST AND SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA, Susan Udoaku Ogbuiyi
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.
Comparative study of library and information science curriculum in Nigeria library school, Aderonke Ayobami Ogungbade Miss and Oluwaseun Lekan Ipadeola Mr
OPEN DIGITAL REPOSITORIES: PROSPECTS OF AFRICAN COUNTRIES WITHIN THE GLOBAL INFORMATION SPACE, John I. Ogungbeni, Amaka R. Obiamalu Mrs., and Kingsley U. Obiora Mr.
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
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
PERCIEVED IMPACT OF NEWSPAPER USAGE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, MAKURDI, Benedict Okike and Esther W. Oyeniyi
Acceptance of Blended Learning in a Developing Country: The Role of Learning Styles, foluke okocha
DIFFICULTIES OF ACCESSING ELECTRONIC RESOURCES AMONG POSTGRADUATE LIBRARY USERS IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTHEAST NIGERIA, Flora Ifeoma Okogwu
Web 2.0 for Reference Services: An Overview, Stanley Efe Okolo
ADOPTION OF SOCIAL NETWORKS MEDIA FOR REFERENCE SERVICES IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES, Stanley Efe Okolo and Rachael Ejovwokoghene Eserada
Collections and Collection Development Exercise in Libraries: A Perspective in View, Stanley Efe Okolo, Rechael E. Eserada, Peace N. Ugboh, and Dorathy L. Ngbo
INFORMATION LITERACY FOR EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION RESOURCES IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA, Ifeyinwa Blessing Okoye
Information Management in Herbal Research: Nexus of Trends and Application of Emerging Technologies, Omorodion Okuonghae CLN and Margaret Olusola Abimbola CLN
DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS AS CORRELATE OF USE OF LIBRARY INFORMATION RESOURCES BY UNDERGRADUATES IN NIGERIA, Omorodion Okuonghae Mr. and Chinonso Gerald Osedumme