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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.
2018
Perceptions and Expectations of Public Library Users in Lucknow (India): A Study, SANA ASLAM and Dr. Sharad Kumar Sonker
The role of media in attracting audiances for public library:A case study on public libraries of Tehran (I.R.Iran), Amir Reza Asnafi, Mojtaba Rostami, and Mohsen Hajizeinolabedini
Use of Online Public Access Catalogue [OPAC] at Sadakathullah Appa College, Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu: A Study, Dr. A.Thirumagal, M. Mani, and Dr. R.R.Saravanakumar
User Beware: Determining Vulnerability in Social Media Platforms for Users in Ghana, Kodjo Atiso and Jenna Kammer
AN ANALYSIS OF QUALITY REFERENCE SERVICES DELIVERY AS PERCEIVED BY UNDERGRADUATES IN SELECTED UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA, Anuoluwa Feyikemi Awodoyin Ph.D and Lenrie Olatokunbo Aina Prof.
International Coalition of Library Consortia (ICOLC): Exploring the Diversity and Strength of Participating Library Consortia, Arshia Ayoub, Sumeera Amin, and ZAHID ASHRAF WANI Dr.
Assessing The Role And Position Of The Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) At Sam Jonah Library, University Of Cape Coast., EUGENE BAAH YEBOAH
Digitized Collection in Higher Educational Institutions Around the Globe, sumaira baba, irfan ui-haq akhoon university of kashmir, and Dr. shabir ahmed ganaie university of kashmir
Implementation of 5S Methodology in Public Libraries: Readiness Assessment, Zahra Bahadorpoor, Masoumeh Tajafari, and Azam Sanatjoo
Comparison of Evidence Based Medicine resources on Responses to Clinical Questions on Diabetes, Razieh bahramian, Hossein VakiliMofrad, Liyla Masuomi, and Alireza Soltanian
Comparative Bibliometric Analysis of Six Health Science Journals Published in Pakistan 2006-2015, Zameer Hussain Baladi and Ikram Ul Haq
Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences: A Bibliometric Assessment from 1998-2012., Zameer Hussain Baladi, Ikram Ul Haq, Manzoor Hussain, and Gulnaz Elahi
The nexus between digitization, preservation and access in the context of selection of materials for archives, Tolulope Balogun
Open access to legal resources in South Africa: the benefits and challenges, Siviwe Bangani
Pattern of usage of internet among Students of Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, Olubanke Mofoluwaso Bankole and Gboyega Adio
Internet of Things: Beginning of New Era for Libraries, Alka Bansal, Dipti Arora, and Alka Suri
Utilization of library resources by lecturers in university of cape coast, Kwaku Anhwere Barfi Mr., Paulina Afful-Arthur Mrs, and Emmanuel Manu Agyapong Mr
The Internet Users and Cybercrime in Ghana: Evidence from Senior High School in Brong Ahafo Region, Kwaku Anhwere Barfi Mr., Paul Nyagorme Dr., and Nash Yeboah Mr.
Authorship Distribution and Collaboration in LIS Open Access Journals: A Scopus based analysis during 2001 to 2015, Nilaranjan Barik and Puspanjali Jena
Knowledge of Electronic Databases as Predictors Research Productivity of Academic Staff in Nigerian Private Universities, ADETOMIWA BASIRU, Oshiotse Andrew Okwilagwe, and EMMANUEL LAYI ADEBAYO
Do Citations make Impact on Social Media? : An Altmetric Analysis of Top Cited Articles of University of Madras, South India, Sadik Batcha M
Research Output Analysis of Most Productive Universities of Tamil Nadu, India : A Scientometric Analysis, Sadik Batcha M
Research Output Analysis of Top Six Universities of Tamil Nadu, India : A Scientometric View, Sadik Batcha M
Testing of Lotka’s law and its Suitability to research productivity of Annamalai University, A Higher Education Institution, South India, Sadik Batcha M
Open Access Movement: Reception And Acceptance By Academic Libraries In Developing Countries, Roseline Bawack and Prudence Nkolo
ANALYSIS OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WITH LIBRARY SERVICES AT THE SOKOINE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LIBRARY (SNAL) IN MOROGORO REGION IN TANZANIA, George Bea, Dr.Albogast K. Musabila, and Daniel Deogratus
Survey of Bibliotherapy in Hospital Libraries of Iran Based on SWOT Model, Hassan Behzadi Dr, Tayebeh Naser Delshad, and Iraj Radad Dr
EXAMINING INTERNET USAGE PATTERNS ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF MARGINALISED COMMUNITIES: THE CASE OF COMMUNITY INFORMATION CENTRES IN GHANA, Stephen Bekoe, Kodjo Atiso, Daniel Azerikatoa Ayoung, Lucy Dzandu, and Kennedy Kubuga Kumangkem
Student Engagement and adjustment to College among Undergraduate Students, Abdelmadjid Benraghda, Zohra Goudih, and Ssekamanya Siraje Abdallah
Technical Oral Presentation Delivery: Qualitative Analysis of Engineering Undergraduates’ Impediments to Effective Oral Presentations in an Engineering Context, Abdelmadjid Benraghda, Noor Raha Radzuan, and Zuraina Ali
Mapping the Research productivity in University of Petroleum and Energy Studies: A scientometric approach, Jayanta Bhakta and Trishna Bhui
Essentials of Marketing Management in LIS, R K. Bhatt and DIVYANSHU GUPTA
Trend Of Public Library Research In India: A Bibliometric Study, TRISHNA BHUI and Sanjukta Sahoo
A Comparative Study on the Marketing Status of Library Services in Iran: A Case Study, Ali Biranvand and Saeed Ghaffari
Prioritizing the Effective Factors on Knowledge Commercialization Using Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process: A Case Study, Ali Biranvand and Hassan Seif
SRELS Journal of Information Management: A Gender Analysis, GARIMA BISARIA and Dr.Babita Jaiswal
An analytical study on ministerial organizations status in the historiography of Ravandi, Reza Bitarafan, Fereydoon Allahyari, and Ali Akbar Kajbaf
Are users satisfied with resources and services? The case of Webster University Ghana Campus Library, Ernest Boakye
User Awareness Program in the Rural Libraries of Dibrugarh and Sivasagar: A Study, Anurag Borpatra Gohain
Identifying Non-Use of Library Services by Faculty in a Ghanaian University, Edward Mensah Borteye, Kodjo Atiso, and Afia Densi Asare-Kyire KNUST
Students’ Attitude towards Social Networking Sites (SNSs): A Case Study of Central Institute of Technology (CIT) Kokrajhar, Assam, Krishna Brahma Miss and Manoj Kumar Verma Dr.
Influences on Library Liaison and Faculty Collaboration in Collection Development, Tim Butzen
Librarian in a new Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, Bharat Chaudhari
Faculty Usage of Academic Social Networking Sites: A Comparative Analysis, Jayati Chaudhuri and Sarah Baker
Evaluation in use of KOHA Library Management Software in OPJGU, Sonipat, KAUSHAL CHAUHAN
Measuring Research Performance of Himachal Pradesh institutions: using citation analysis, Suresh K. Chauhan
NETWORKING OF ENGINEERING COLLEGE LIBRARIES IN ANDHRA PRADESH: A PROPOSAL, C. Chinna Balu chinna
An analysis of Research publication on Colorectal Cancer in Asian Countries, Dr Murugan Chinnaraj and Richa Narzary
Publication meant for highly quality research through LIS in India: The Special Reference to DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology (DJLIT)., Baskaran C. Chinnasamy Kavitha and C. Baskaran
A SCENARIO OF SPECIAL LIBRARIES AND ICT APPLICATION IN THE STATE OF ASSAM: A STUDY, Tehra Akhter Choudhury, Mukutor Rahman, and Pronab Kumar Barooah 7562401
EFFECT OF LIBRARY SERVICES ON THE EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ABIA STATE: A STUDY OF IGBERE SECONDARY SCHOOL IGBERE., Chukwuemeka Chukwueke MNLA
Awareness, Access and Utilization of Family Planning Information in Zamfara State, Nigeria, Charles Nwabueze Chukwuji; Aliyu Gadanga Tsafe PhD; Sule, Sayudi; Zainab Yusuf; and Ja'afar Zakarriya
Autocratic Leadership Style: Obstacle to Success in Academic Libraries, joseph chukwusa
THE LIBRARIAN IN THE DIGITAL AGE: A PREFERRED NOMENCLATURE, PERCEPTIONS OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIANS IN IMO STATE NIGERIA., Scholastica A.J. Chukwu, Nkeiru Emezie, Ngozi Maria Nwaohiri, and Ngozi Chima-James
INFORMATION SEARCH TECHNOLOGIES AND ACADEMIC LIBRARY DATABASES IN A NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY., scholastica chukwu and Ifeoma Stella Njoku
Users’ Perception for Quality Service Delivery in Albert Ilesanmi Ilemobode Library, Federal University Of Technology Akure (FUTA), Ishola Bolanle Clifford Mr, Peter Oluwaseyi, Egbewale Funmilola Afolake, Emida Adenike Adesola, and Olanlokun Eunice Olayinka
Expectations on Library Services, Library Quality (LibQual) Dimension and Library Customer Satisfaction: Relationship to Customer Loyalty, ARLYN SELGA CRISTOBAL
Resurgent Faith Traditions and Information and Library Theory and Practice, Bill Crowley
Use of Library resources, services and facilities among UG students of Forestry College at Ponnampet, Kodagu District, Karnataka state: A case study., Shivappa C R and Prof. M. Veerabasavaiah M
Research Output of Indian Women Scientists in the field of Physics and Astronomy: A Scientometrics study, Bebi Dabas and Shailendra Kumar
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE CAREER CHOICE OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE STUDENT’S IN FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC EDE, OSUN STATE, Abata-Ebire Blessing Damilola (Mrs), Stephen Adekunle AJAYI, and Adebowale Jeremy ADETAYO
The Role of School Libraries in Promoting Reading Culture Among Secondary School Students : a case study of Federal Government College, Jos, Diyoshak Rhoda Danladi and Soko Rejoice Yohanna
Preservation and Conservation of Serials Collection in Selected Academic Libraries in Oyo State, Nigeria, Folake Rachael Dare Mrs and Daniel Olusegun Ikegune Mr
Challenging the internet, the predator of libraries, Sandip Das and Shiv Shakti Ghosh
Evaluation of eHealth Literacy among Non-Clinical Graduate Students; An Iranian Experience, Meisam Dastani, Masoumeh Ansari, and Masoumeh Sattari
A STUDY ON THE USE OF OPEN GOVERNMENT LEARNING RESOURCES BY THE RESEARCH SCHOLARS OF UNIVERSITY OF NORTH BENGAL, Dipankar Debnath
A Survey on using online database by faculty members and graduate students at Shahid Beheshti University, Neda Dehghani, Amir Reza Asnafi, and Mohsen Hajizeinolabedini
Assessing the Use of Information and Communication Technology in Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools, De-Graft Johnson Dei
Exploring the extent to which Universities in Ghana Deploy Knowledge Management Processes in their Activities, De-Graft Johnson Dei and Thomas Bingle van der Walt
The Effect of Motivation and Job Performance on Library Personnel Effectiveness in Universities Libraries in Nigeria, Toyin Dina and Grace Olubunmi Olowosoke
Influence of Demographic Characteristics on Utilisation of EIRs by Postgraduate Students in Three Selected Universities in South-west Nigeria, Olubukola Basirat Diyaolu Mrs and Basirat Olubukola Diyaolu Mrs
Awareness and Utilization of Electronic Library Resources by Students of Tamale Technical University, Ghana, kojo dukper bawa, Sakibu Bawa mr., and Beatrice Arthur Mrs
School Libraries and Students’ Academic Achievements in Bunkpurugu- Yunyoo District of Northern Ghana, Kojo Bawa Dukper Mr., Baffour Ohene Agyekum Mr., and Banleman Konlan Mr.
Contextualization of the Information Literary Background in Nigeria Education Sector, Oluwole O. Durodolu PhD
Information Literacy, Self-Concept and Metacognitive Ability of Teacher-Librarians at the University of Zululand, Oluwole Olumide Durodolu Dr
AN ASSESSMENT OF PRESERVATION ACTIVITIES IN SCHOOL LIBRARIES, Okonkwo Ebubechukwu, EVANGELINE NWANKWO Mrs, and ADEYEMI EMMANUEL TOSIN
BANK LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA: ITS ROLES AND CHALLENGES, Okonkwo Ebubechukwu and AMAKA UKA UDEH MRS
THE ROLE OF PUBLIC LIBRARY IN FOSTERING NATIONAL INTEGRATION FOR DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY OF PORT HARCOURT LITERARY SOCIETY (PHLS) LIBRARY, PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA., Mercy Echem, Patience Ebisemen Lulu-Pokubo, and Eberechi Ejuh
Information Retrieval Tools and Library Physical Environment as Correlates of Library Utilization by Students in Rivers State University Library, Nigeria, Mercy Echem and Adaora Joy UDO-ANYANWU
INFLUENCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE EFFECTIVENESS ON WORK ETHICS OF LIBRARY PERSONNEL: THE CASE OF KENNETH DIKE LIBRARY, Edward Omoregbee Eguavoen Prince
Transforming Library and Information Services Delivery Using Innovation Technologies, Ogar Christopher Eje Mr and Tangkat Yusuf Dushu Mr.
Evaluation of Online Reference Services: Reflections from Nigeria Academic Libraries, vincent onyeacholam Ekwelem mr, Helen N. Okpala Mrs, Josephine C. Igbokwe Mrs., and Chukwunaza N. Ekwelem Mr
GROWTH OF SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: AN ANALYSIS OF TOP TEN COUNTRIES, B Elango
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: THE ROLE OF SCHOOL LIBRARIES, Abiola Bukola ELATUROTI
Stepping Up The Ladder To Meet User Needs: Innovative Library Services And Practices In A Nigerian University Of Technology., Nkeiru Emezie
Challenges of Managing University Libraries in Contemporary Digital Environment, Uchechukwu Victoria Victoria ENWEANI
Marketing Strategies of Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria, Uchechukwu Victoria Victoria ENWEANI
Information Needs and Seeking Behaviour of Engineering Lecturers in Nigerian Universities: The Case of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State., Uche Enweani CLN and Ndidi Grace Nwankwo
Impact of Electronic Security Systems in the Security of Information Resources in Federal University Libraries in Southern Nigeria, CHIOMA AUGUSTA EZEABASILI
Use of Electronic Security Systems in the Security of Information Resources in Federal University Libraries in Southern Nigeria, CHIOMA AUGUSTA EZEABASILI
The study of the relationship between perceived richness of information resources at Academic library and attitude towards using them, Mohammad Reza Farhadpoor
Investigation of the Effective Factors on Unwillingness of the Adolescents and Youth from Public Libraries' Services, Mohammad Reza Farhadpoor and Khadijeh Kalhori
Citation analysis of projects submitted to the Department of Chemistry and Petroleum Engineering of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, Joseph Kehinde Fasae
Digital Object Identifier and their Use in Accessing Online Scholarly Materials in Africa, Joseph Kehinde Fasae and Chuks Daniel Oriogu
Bibliometric Analysis of Cited References in Commerce Journals, Nishat Fatima
Debut Online Library Registration at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria, Patrons’ Opinions Survey and the Good News, Olufunmilayo I. Fati
The influence of Jobstreet.com toward the fulfillment of job vacancy information needs, kiki fauziah and Agus Triyanto
Co-Authorship patterns and Topic Networks in the Scientific Publication of Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Farzaneh Fazli, Mostafa Karimi, and Ronak Hamzehei