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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School Library Development Initiatives in a Democratic South Africa: Roles of the Various Stakeholders, Samuel Maredi SM Mojapelo

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Transcending existing frontiers to achieve selected sustainable development goals: The role of community libraries in South Africa, Samuel Maredi SM Mojapelo

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REPACKAGING INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE FOR NON-INDIGENOUS USERS IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES, Austin Jude Chikodi Mole MNLA, Vincent Ekwelem, and Chibuzor Livina Din

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Information Literacy Programming, Students Skills and Utilization of E-Resources at Maseno University, Kenya, Ezra Momanyi

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Information Technology and the Future of Librarianship, Emmanuel Omeiza Momoh

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Research Productivity of Saha Institute of Nuclear physics (SINP), India with special reference to International Collaborative Experimental Consortia, Dhiman Mondal and Nitai Raychoudhury Dr

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Information use pattern on sub-subjects of Political Science research: a citation analysis, SANJUKTA MONDAL and Bijan Kumar Roy

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Research trends of sub-subjects on Economics: a bibliometric study, Sanjukta Mondal and Bijan Kumar Roy

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Information Needs and Sources of Maasai Pastoralists at Orkesumet in Simanjiro District Manyara Region -Tanzania, Goodluck Mosha, Obedy Lotegelwaki MU, and David Onyango Nyakwaka MU

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INFORMATION NEEDS OF RURAL WOMEN: A CASE STUDY OF BANGALORE NORTH TALUK, Roja M

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Research Productivity of Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR): A Scientometric Analysis, Renuka S. Mulimani Senior Research Fellow and Gururaj S. Hadagali Assistant Professor

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Information Need And Seeking Behaviour Of Practicing Nurses In Nigeria; The Case Of Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital Ihiala, Bibiana O. Muokebe CLN, Uche Enweani CLN, and Ndidi Grace Nwankwo

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Mapping of Authorship Pattern and Collaborative Research on Fossil Fuels Publications indexed in A & HCI and SCI-Expanded, Indrani Murugan

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The Effects of Social Media on the Undergraduate Students’ Academic Performances, Ahmad Jahed Mushtaq

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Information Sharing Behavior among Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), fitri mutia and ragil Tri Atmi

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Librarian Knowledge Sharing Behavior in University Library, fitri mutia and Widi Listiyas Rini

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The Role of Libraries and Librarians in Open Educational Resources in Tanzania: the Case of Selected Public University Libraries, chausiku mtumwa mwinyimbegu

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Researchers' Scientific performance in ResearchGate: The Case of a Technology University, Farahnaz Naderbeigi and Alireza Isfandyari-Moghaddam

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A SCIENTOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT RESEARCH OUTPUT DURING 1989 TO 2014, AMSAVENI N and HARIKRISHNAN CA

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MAPPING OF COLORECTAL CANCER RESEARCH OUTPUT WITH A FOCUS ON INDIA, Richa Narzary Miss and Chinnaraj Murugan Dr

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GLOBAL RESEARCH TRENDS IN ENTOMOLOGY DURING 2012 – 2016: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY, RADHAKRISHNAN NATARAJAN and Priya Saravanan

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Evaluation of Open Data Government Sites: A Comparative Study, JAYANTA KR NAYEK

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KEYWORDS ANALYSIS ON DENGUE DISEASE FROM 2005 – 2014: A SCIENTOMETRIC STUDY, Issac Newton and Dr.P.Gomathi Mani

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION FOR CATALOGUERS IN NIGERIA: A ROADMAP FOR PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, Ifeoma Stella Njoku PhD

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Comparative Analysis of Hospital Information Management Systems Among Healthcare Workers in Two Selected Hospitals in Kenya, Mercy Gacheri Nkanata, Elisha Ondieki Makori, and Grace Irura

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Digitization of academic library resources: A case study of Donal E. U. Ekong Library, Kyrian Oluakachukwu Nneji

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LIBRARIANS’ APPLICATION OF COPYRIGHT LAW IN DIGITIZATION PROCESSES OF LIBRARY RESOURCE IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES: A STUDY OF NNAMDI AZIKIWE LIBRARY, UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA, Kyrian Oluakachukwu Nneji Ms.

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Contributions of Pakistani authors to Library Philosophy and Practice from 2008 to 2017, mohamamd anwar no mr

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Cervical Cancer Health Literacy Among Female Librarians in Imo State, Nigeria, Ejeagwu nwafor-orizu, Gertrude C. Umunnakwe, and Oliver-Theophine Uchenna Onwudinjo Mr.

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Information and Communication Technology Roles in Agricultural Value Chain Promotion Among Peri-Urban Women Farmers in Imo State, Nigeria, Atoma Charity Nwamaka Dr, Onoh Peter Agu Dr, and Emerhirhi Abibetu Emily Mrs

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PROBLEMS CAUSED BY THE STUDENTS’ USE OF CELL PHONES IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA., Ndidi Grace Nwankwo CLN, Regina Eyiuche Obiadazie, and Julius Okeke Ofordile CLN

Accessing the Adoption of Mobile Learning in Nigeria: The Library Perspective, Humphrey Oguchinalu Nwaogu HON and Ozonuwe Opene Sunday OOS

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Social Media Utilisation, Study Habit and Undergraduate Students’ Academic Performance in a University of Education in Nigeria, Emmanuel Olabanji Obadara Dr and Stephen Olufemi Olaopa Mr

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NCE Students’ Perceptions on the Use of Library Course as an Aid to the Use of Library Resources in South-West, Nigeria, Martin Oziegbe Obinyan PhD and Obiora Kingsley Udem

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INFORMATION NEEDS AND SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF STUDENTS OF THE NIGERIAN ARMY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, SOBI BARRACKS, ILORIN, NIGERIA, Simeon Azubuike Obi Mr, Lawal M. Akanbi Dr., and Adetola Ayotunde Kehinde Mr

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EVALUATIVE STUDY OF DIGITAL RECORD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN THE HOSPITALS IN MINNA METROPOLIS. (A CASE STUDY OF GENERAL HOSPITAL MINNA, NIGER STATE. NIGERIA)., Akor Solomon Obotu, Uganneya Solomon A. Ph.D, and Ikese Christopher Ogezi

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A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF INFORMATION LITERACY SELF-EFFICACY SKILLS OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS IN LIBRARY SCHOOLS IN SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA, Israel R. Odede

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A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF INFORMATION LITERACY SELF-EFFICACY SKILLS OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS IN LIBRARY SCHOOLS IN SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA, Israel R. Odede

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Information Literacy Skills in using Electronic Information Resources, Israel R. Odede and NSIBIRWA ZAWEDDE

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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AS CORRELATES OF USE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN IMO AND ABIA STATES, NIGERIA., Okorie Ogechi Nkechinyere and Pearl C. Akanwa Ph.D

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Accessing the Adoption of Mobile Learning in Nigeria: The Library Perspective, Nwaogu Humphrey Oguchinalu and Ozonuwe Opene Sunday OOS

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The Relationship of Undergraduate Study Habits with Use of Library Resources in Two Universities In Oyo State, Nigeria, Kikelomo Seun Ogunduyilemi

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INSTITUTIONAL BUDGET AND IMPACT OF INTERNALLY GENERATED REVENUE ON FUNDING OF ACADEMIC LIBRARY IN A DEVELOPING ECONOMY, Tolulope Tosin OGUNJIMI, Mujidat Adeola BELLO, and Olanike Oladunni OLANIYI

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Assessment of Resources in Selected Secondary School Library Media Centres in Ondo, Ondo State, Samuel O. Ogunniyi, Wasiu Olayide Lawal, and Mohammed Rabiu Sheji

FACTORS AFFECTING INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS AND INFORMATION USE BY LEGISLATORS IN SOUTH WEST, NIGERIA, Yemi Ogunsola, Oyeronke Adebayo, Olajumoke Rebecca Olawoyin, and Ugwunwa Chinyere Esse

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SATISFACTION OF LIBRARY SERVICES BY CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS IN SS. PETER AND PAUL SEMINARY, IBADAN, NIGERIA, Oyedele Abimbola Ojeniyi Mr.

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Social Media and Digital Natives, Rose ojohwoh

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Citation analysis of most prolific authors in the field of Library and Information Science in Nigeria, Clement okeji, Ejiobi Gabriel Bosah Mr, and Eberechukwu Monica Eze Ph.D

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Documenting Agricultural Indigenous Knowledge and provision of access through Online Database platform, Constant Okello-Obura

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Effect of Strategic Management on Users’ Satisfaction, library competitiveness, learning/innovation process and internal process effectiveness in Academics Libraries., David O. Okhakhu Mr.

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Selection and Acquisition of Electronic Resources in University Libraries in Southeast Nigeria: Challenges, Flora Ifeoma Okogwu and Nancy E. Achebe

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Collection Development Policies of Electronic Resources in University Libraries in Southeast Nigeria., Flora Ifeoma Okogwu and F C. Ekere Department of Library and Information Science University of Nigeria Nsukka

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Challenges of Collection Development of Electronic Resources in University Libraries in South East Nigeria, Flora Ifeoma Okogwu and Reuben E. Ozioko Department of Library and Information Science Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike Umuahia

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Selection Practices of Electronic Resources in Federal University Libraries in Southeast Nigeria, Flora Ifeoma Okogwu and Reuben E. Ozioko Department of Library and Information Science Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike Umuahia

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The Relevance of the Academic library in Actualizing an Accreditation Exercise: A Case Study of Michael and Cecilia Ibru University (MCIU) Agbarha-Otor., Stanley Okolo

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INFLUENCE OF ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES UTILIZATION ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF HND STUDENTS IN FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, NEKEDE, OWERRI, Justice Nnamdi Okorie

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INFORMATION LITERACY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT, INDONESIAN AS FOREIGN LANGUAGE (IFL), IN INDONESIA, Ilsa Nurul Oktaviani and Margareta Aulia Rachman MAR

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Library as a Change Agent: Examining the Roles of Library in Private Higher Institutions of Learning in South West Nigeria, Omorodion Okuonghae

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Illustrations Use as a Factor Influencing Reading Comprehension of Children's Stories among Pupils of Selected Primary Schools in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, Oshiotse Andrew Okwilagwe Professor and Esther Kowho Aghotor Miss

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Research Skills, ICT Application and Sustainable Library Development, Adekoya Clement Ola

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Predicting Knowledge Sharing Behaviour among Non-Academic Staff in University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Samuel Oluranti Oladipupo and Titilade Hafsat AbdulRahman Mrs

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Sustainability of Library Automation in Nigerian Libraries: A Case for KOHA Open Source Software, Taofeek Oladokun and Lucia Folasade Kolawole Mrs

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Information behavior of students towards the use of library information resources in Universities in Oyo State, Nigeria, Mobolaji Tolulope OLADUNJOYE Mrs, Ojinga Gideon Omiunu Mr., and Temitope Olorunwa YOMI-OWOJORI Mrs

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AWARENESS AND USE OF ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES BY THE FACULTY MEMBERS OF AFE BABALOLA UNIVERSITY, ADO EKITI (ABUAD): A SURVEY, Oluwakemi Olajide and Folasade Adedokun

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Evaluation of Nigeria Universities Websites Quality: A Comparative Analysis, Sunday Adewale Olaleye, Ismaila Temitayo Sanusi, Dandison C. Ukpabi, and Adekunle Okunoye

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Adoption of Integrated Library Management Software(NewGenLib): The Experience of Kano University of Science and Technology Library, Wudil, Kano State, Sunday Olabisi Olatunji, Binta L. Farouq Dr, and Mustapha Idris Mr

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MARKETING LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES IN SELECTED UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTH WEST NIGERIA., Micheal Olorunfemi and Deborah Adeola Ipadeola

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ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE VARIABLES AS FACTORS INFLUENCING LIBRARIANS’ TURNOVER INTENTIONS IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTH-SOUTH AND SOUTH-EAST OF NIGERIA, Saturday U. Omeluzor

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Effects of Library Infrastructure on Turnover Intentions of Librarians: A Study of University Libraries in South-South and South-East of Nigeria, Saturday U. Omeluzor, Chidi C. Nwosu PhD, and Ugochi Esther Molokwu PhD

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An Appraisal of Ethical Values in Librarians’ Code of Ethics in Nigeria, Glory Onoyeyan

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Copyright Law and Photocopying Practice in Nigeria, Glory Onoyeyan

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THE USE OF MOBILE DEVICES IN LEARNING FOREIGN LANGUAGES:SURVEY OF A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY, Chuks Daniel Oriogu, Charlse Ikechukwu EJEMEZU, and Chima Darlina OGBUIYI

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Awareness and Use of Electronic Books among Undergraduate Students: A Survey, Chuks Daniel Oriogu, Kolawole Idowu Oluwatola, Darlina Chima Oriogu-Ogbuiyi, and Augustine I. Enamudu

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Analysis of Doctoral Thesis Citation Patterns: A Case Study of the Sam Jonah Library, Ghana., imoro osman, Anankyela Anaba Alemna, and Mariyama Abdulai Kumah

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MINDSET OF LIBRARIANS IN THE PROMOTION OF AFRICAN CULTURE VIS-À-VIS NIGERIA AS A NATION, Abiodun A. Osunrinde and Priscilla Agbetuyi

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ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS IN NIGERIA, Tunde Toyese Oyedokun, Medinat Dolapo Laaro, Fausat Ayobami Oyewumi, and Muhammed Lawal Akanbi PhD

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ASSESSMENT OF ICT COMPETENCIES OF LIBRARY STAFF IN SELECTED UNIVERSITIES IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA, TUNDE TOYESE OYEDOKUN, Fausat Ayobami Oyewumi, M Lawal Akanbi PhD, and Dolapo Medinat Laaro Mrs

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Perception and Attitude of Library and Information Science Professionals towards Knowledge Management: A Survey of Certified Librarians in Nigeria, TUNDE TOYESE OYEDOKUN, Fausat Ayobami Oyewumi, and Dolapo Medinat Laaro

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Awareness of Plagiarism Acts and Policy by Postgraduate Students in University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Olawale Oyewole and Abiola Abioye Dr.

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Undergraduates’ Preference between Web Search engines and Reference Sources for Research Activities in Two Universities in South West Nigeria, Olawale Oyewole and Gabriel 'Bunmi Alegbeleye Prof.

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Maritime Information Databank – A Suggested Model, Samavedam Padmashree and SASIKALA CHAGARI Prof.

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Maritime Information Databank – A Suggested Model, Samavedam Padmashree and Sasikala

Publishing in Digital Repository: Author Perspective Study, Rekha Pai and Nayana R

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Information Systems Research in the 21st Century: A Bibliometric Study, Ashok Pal and Arindam Sarkar

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Users’ perception of Information Sources and Services at Vardhaman College of Engineering (Autonomous) Library, Hyderabad: A Case Study, Srinivasulu Palikiti and Srinivasulu P

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Journal Packing Density of Subject Disciplines at the Continental level: A study, Ramesh Pandita and Shivendra Singh Dr.

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Evaluation of Relevance and Quality of Refresher Course in Educational Technology among the Fraternity of Agricultural and Allied Sciences: A Survey @AAREM, DHRM, CCS HAU, Hisar (India), Bhanu Partap

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Indian Journal of Agricultural Library and Information Services: A Bibliometric Study (2008-2016), Bhanu Partap

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Scientometric Analysis of Synthetic Fiber Literature, Senthil Kumar P.A. and Baskaran C

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Mission Critical? The Presence of Information Literacy in Academic Library Mission Statements, Robert Perret

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Taking Stock of Librarianship: Representations in Stock Photography, Robert Perret

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Turning Scars into Stars in the Knowledge-Based Economy: A Case of M-PESA Women Empowerment Initiative in Rural Tanzania, Joseph Cassian Pessa

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Consortium Benefits: Using TV to Increase Library Consumption, Alicea Peyton

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Serving Teen CoCultures: What Teens Need From Public Libraries (An Overview Through the Lens of the Connected Learning Model), Alicea Peyton

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SCONUL SEVEN PILLARS MODEL TO TEST THE INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS OF ENGINEERING STUDENTS: A CASE STUDY, Gowri P Mrs. and Padma P

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Work Load, Librarians Output and Satisfaction in Select Academic Institutions in South – South Zone, Nigeria, Kathryn James Philip and Ekemini S. Effiong

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Library Professionals’ Adoption of Cloud Computing Technologies: A Case Study on Kerala University Library, India, Sudhier K G Pillai Dr. and seena s t

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ONLINE INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF FACULTY MEMBERS WORKING IN ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGES IN MADURAI DISTRICT: A STUDY, Jegan P and Jayaprakash M

A Scientometric Analysis of Wind Energy during the year of 2000-2017 through SCOPUS Database, MOHANATHAN P and Dr. Rajendran N

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Research Output of Greenhouse Effect in India: A Scientometric Analysis, Mohanathan P and Dr. Rajendran N