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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2023

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Technological Readiness as Predictor of Artificial Intelligence Technology Adoption among Librarians in Nigeria, Sunday Tunmibi and Nosakhare Okuonghae

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Indices of Research Visibility of Library and Information Science Professionals in Imo State., Adaora Udo-Anyanwu, Kelechi Ibegbulem Ph.D, and Patience Asuzu Ph.D

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THE ROLE OF SCHOOL LIBRARIES IN CURBING THE DECAY IN READING HABITS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NIGERIA, Inemesit Udom Udoh Mr. and Nse Emmanuel Akwang PhD, CLN

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UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADAUTES’ AWARENESS AND UTILIZATION OF ELECTRONIC DATABASES IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA, INEMESIT UDOM UDOH; Nse Emmanuel Akwang PhD, CLN; and Chukwuemeka Chukwueke CLN

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Promoting Political Participation among In-School Adolescents Using Library Resources in Enugu State, Nigeria, Grace Ogechukwu Ugwonna, PhD; Patricia Nwamaka Aroh, PhD; Chizoba Jovita Akudike; and Chioma Christiana Omeke

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Impact of Citizenship Psychology towards Use of ICT in Library Management in the Niger Delta Area of Nigeria, BERNADETTE C. N. UKAEGBU

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EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF LIBRARY EDUCATION IN ADDRESSING LIBRARY ANXIETY AMONG FIRST YEAR STUDENTS OF COAL CITY UNIVERSITY, ENUGU, NIGERIA., Perpetua Ukwueze, Heman Uchechukwu Osuagwu, and Steven Chukwudi Ani

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EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIGITAL LITERACY AND ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES USE AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT OF GOMBE STATE UNIVERSITY, Musa Yila Umar Dr, and Tabawa Yusuf Dangwaran Miss

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ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF ACCESS TO LIBRARY RESOURCES AND SERVICES ON THE LEARNING OUTCOMES OF DISTANCE LEARNERS IN NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, Musa Yila Umar Dr., Babarotimi Opeyemi Oluwaseun Mr., and Snimbalya Simeon Bukar Mrs.

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Records Management Practices in Government Ministries in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, Udoh Isaac Unwana, Angela Okeoghene Bello, and Osaze Patrick Ijiekhuamhen

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Marketing Techniques and Skills Required by Librarians for the Promotion of Library Services and Resources Utilization in Academic Libraries in Nigeria: The 21st Century Perspective, Enite Anita Urhefe-Okotie

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Assistive Technologies in Mumbai’s Resource Centres: A Comprehensive Survey, Sai Ganesh Utekar and Anjali Sandesh Kale Dr.

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POST COVID-19 INFORMATIVE ROLES OF LIBRARIANS TO LIBRARY PATRONS IN NIGERIA, Diseiye Oyighan UWHEJEVWE Mrs and Helen Ewere OKOH CLN

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Research Support Services: An Analysis of top Science and Technology Institutions, Vijay Kumar Verma and Charu .

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Electronic Information Resources Management Tactics in Modern Libraries: Bring Back Library Users or Follow Them Remotely: A Critical Review, Ibrahim WADA Ph.D. (CLN,); Mercy Enefu Okwoli Ph.D. (CLN); and Patricia Ngozi Ofodu Ph.D. (CLN)

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Analysing Information Seeking Behavior of College Students in Changing Environment, Paramjeet Kaur Walia and Deepti Khatri

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Staff Training Indices for Effective Library Services in Donald E.U. Ekong Library, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria., Nkiruka Blessing Wali and Jeremiah Emeka Ugwulebo

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An Investigation of Information Needs and Information Seeking Behaviour of Nursing and Clinical Students in an Academic Healthcare Institution., Catherine Wanyingi, Peter Gatiti, and Arnold Mwanzu

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A Prototype Design of Bibliographic Database for Doctoral Theses Using WINISIS : a practical approach, Vijay Ganesh Wardikar Viju

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A Case Study: Relationship Between Students' Reading Habits and their Academic Performance in Government Post Graduate College Nowshera at Bachelor of Sciences (BS) Level, Muhammad Yaqoob

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EFFECT OF LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ON THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF LIBRARY SERVICES, Japheth Abdulazeez Yaya Dr

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SOCIAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES AS DETERMINANTS TO INFORMATION SHARING AMONG LIS STUDENTS IN KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY, MALETE, AbdulKadir Olalekan Yusuf and Kabir Alabi Sulaiman

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EXPLORING KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONG HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES; A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW, Jemilat Yusuf, Abubakar Yusuf Ph.D, and Julius Kayode Apotiade Ph.D

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AWARENESS AND ADOPTION OF MOBILE TECHNOLOGY-BASED LIBRARY SERVICES IN FEDERAL POLYTECHNICS IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA, Tunde Idris Yusuf and Omotayo Jimoh JIMOH

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Preserving Indigenous Irrigation Wisdom, Augustine Zimik and Rabindra Kumar Mahapatra

2022

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Pattern and Magnitude of Utilization of Information Resource Facilities and Services at Health Sciences Library in the Midst of COVID – 19 Pandemic, Saima Aamir, Nosheen Mahmood, Zahida Anjum, Noura Bin Hewaishel, and Ikram Ul Haq

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KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES IN LIBRARIES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW, Mercy ABAH, Nasir Koranteng Asiedu, and DeGraft Johnson Dei

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Application of Online Platforms for Research Visibility by Professional Librarians in Nigeria Universities., Tukur Abba Dr and Ifeanyi Anene

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DISASTER CONTROL PRACTICES BY LIBRARIANS FOR ENHANCED PRESERVATION OF INFORMATION RESOURCES IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA, Suleiman Abdullahi, Kabir Ibrahim Mr, and Mustapha Haruna Dr

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Disaster Preparedness Plan and Response Strategy as a Panacea for Effective Information Resources Preservation in University Libraries in North East, Nigeria., Suleiman Abdullahi, V N. Nwachuku Prof., and Aliyu Isyaku Ahmad

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Adoption of Demand Driven Acquisition among Malaysian Academic Libraries: The Mediating Effect of Readiness, Noorhidawati Abdullah and Aliyu Olugbenga Yusuf

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THE CULTURE OF READING: THE BENEFITS, THE ROLE OF LIBRARIES, AND THE CHALLENGES IN THE 21ST CENTURY, USMAN ABDULSALAM

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WIDOWS AND THEIR INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR IN SOUTH -WESTERN NIGERIA, OLUREMI ADENIKE ABIOLU DR

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INFORMATION OVERLOAD AND RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY OF LIBRARIANS AT UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN LIBRARY, GIDEON ABOWHA

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User Satisfaction on Library Resources and Services: A Case Study of Pontifical Institute of Theology and Philosophy Alwaye (PIA) Library at Mangalapuzha Campus, Prakash Abraham and Neetha Devan Sabu

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A Proposed e-Readiness Assessment Model for University Libraries in Nigeria, Muhammad Kabir Abubakar

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Identifying an Analytical Framework to Assess the Determinants of ICT Adoption in Libraries and its Implications for Teaching and Learning during Insecurity, Muhammad Kabir Abubakar

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The Role of Academic Libraries in Restoring Quality Teaching and Learning in Education for Sustainable Development in Nigeria, muhammad Kabir Abubakar

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Breaking the Barriers: A Phenomenological Study of Women’s Non-Governmental Organisations’ Adoption of Social Media, Muhammad Kabir Abubakar and Patricia Neo Mooko

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Work Place Evaluation and Change Demand in State University Libraries, Odisha: A Future Perspective Based on Users Opinion’s, Shubhasmita Acharya Mrs

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Availability and Influence of Electronic Resources Usage on Job Satisfaction among Publishing Staff in South-west Nigeria., Babafemi Richard Adebayo

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Availability and Influence of Electronic Resources Usage on Job Satisfaction among Publishing Staff in South-west Nigeria., Babafemi Richard Adebayo

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Influence of Information Literacy and Information use on competence of Community Health Practitioners in Ibadan, Nigeria, Iseoluwa Adedokun Mr

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An Assessment of Information Literacy Competence of Doctoral Students in Universities in Ogun State, Adesola Adekunle and Ezinwanyi Madukoma

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Research Self-Efficacy and Research Productivity of Doctoral Students in Universities in Ogun State, Adesola Paul Adekunle and Ezinwanyi Madukoma

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Use of Information and Communication Technologies and Perceived Job Performance of University Libraries’ Personnel in Oyo State, Nigeria, Fisayo Adesola Adekunle Mr, Daniel Olusegun Ikegune Mr, and Bright Ajayi Mr

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Information Literacy as Correlates of Engineering Undergraduates’ Use of Electronic Resources in Three Universities in Osun State, Nigeria., Rashidat Taiwo ADELEKE University Library, and Popoola Akanni Awogbami Prof.

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Awareness And Usage Of E-Resources Among Undergraduate In Fountain University, Osun State, Nigeria, Fausat Kehinde Adenariwo

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Availability and Accessibility of Electronic Information Resources in Academic Libraries as Predictors of Academic Performance of Students, Fausat Kehinde Adenariwo and Abdulakeem Sodeeq SULYMAN

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Ethical Behaviour and the Use of Social Media by Undergraduates, University of Ibadan., Tolulope Elizabeth Adenekan Phd and Ayomide Joy Lala

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Influence of Social Media use on the perceived academic performance of Federal College of Forestry Students, Ibadan Oyo state., Tolulope E. Adenekan and Theresa F. Odusanya

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An Evaluative Study of Library use by Military Personnel: A Case Study of 2 Mechanized Division, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment Ibadan, Nigeria, Itunu Mary Adepegba and Iseoluwa Adedokun

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Information Sources, Trust and World War: Libraries' Role in Preventing Wars, Adebowale Jeremy Adetayo, Abayomi Ebenezer Adesoye, and Oluwaseun Odunayo Babalola

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Leveraging Digital Infopreneurship for Financial Well-Being of Academic Librarians: The Nigerian Perspective, Adebowale Jeremy Adetayo, Aishatu Ibrahim Suleiman, and Musbau Olajire Ayodele

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Assessing Undergraduates Social competence on Social Media in Nigeria, 'Niran Adetoro Prof and Benedict Ifeanyi Okike

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CHALLENGES OF COPYRIGHT PROTECTION IN THE DIGITAL AGE: THE NIGERIAN PERSPECTIVE, Albert Olu. Adetunji and Nosakhare Okuonghae Mr.

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CONTENT BASED RETRIEVAL OF LECTURE VIDEO REPOSITORY: LITERATURE REVIEW, Arun Adrakatti and K R Mulla Dr.

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RESEARCH COMPETENCE OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS IN LIBRARY SCHOOLS IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA., Oluwaseyi Esther Afolabi, Opeyem Ebenezer Afolabi, and Marcus Oladotun Aragbaye

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INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS, TEACHERS’ SELF-EFFICACY AND USE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES BY SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IJEBU ODE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OGUN STATE., Opeyemi Ebenezer Afolabi, Oluwaseyi Esther Afolabi, and Marcus Oladotun Aragbaye

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The National Library of Pakistan: A Survey of Users’ Satisfaction, Muhammad Afzal and Pervaiz Ahmad Prof. Dr.

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Use of Cyber Library: A comparative study of undergraduate and postgraduate students, Kritika Agarwal and Babita Jaiswal

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PERCEIVED INFLUENCE OF BIBLIOTHERAPY ON THE REHABILITATION OF DRUG ADDICTS IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIAN TEACHING HOSPITALS: AN INVESTIGATIVE STUDY, Priscilla Abike Agbetuyi, Bolanle Oluwafunke Adeleye, and Joseph Kehinde Omolade

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ASSESSMENT OF COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES FOR USER SATISFACTION IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN ENUGU STATE, Abaobi David Agbo Dr, Nkechi Idoko Dr, and Elizabeth Titilope Babarinde Dr.

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PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH EFFECTIVE PROVISION OF INFORMATION ON AGRICULTURAL INSURANCE TO RURAL FARMERS FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION., Abaobi David Agbo Dr; Victor N. Nwachukwu Prof; and Ishmael, Umunnakwe Agbo Mr

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Sources of Library Information Needs for Climate Change Adaptation among Rural Farmers in South Eastern Nigeria, Abaobi David Agbo PhD, Christian Sunday Ugwuanyi PhD, and Onyinye Regina Ekere Mrs

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Extent of Provision of Library information for Climate Change Adaptation among Rural Farmers in Nigeria, Abaobi David Agbo PhD, Christian Sunday Ugwuanyi PhD, Onyinye Regina Ekere Mrs, and Nkechi Idoko PhD

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INVESTIGATION OF THE USERS’ ACCESS TO HEALTH INFORMATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT DURING THE COVID 19 ERA IN PROFESSOR KENNETH DIKE E-CENTRAL LIBRARY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE, Eliezer C. Agim and maureen azolo

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The Effect of Library Orientation Programme on the Use of Library Resources by New Students in the University of Education, Winneba. (UEW), Joseph Owuraku Agyeiku, Joseph Owuraku Agyeiku Mr, Joseph Owuraku Agyeiku, and Joseph owuraku Agyeiku. Mr

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Information Users’ Preference on the Use of Print and Electronic Resources in the University of Education, Winneba,(UEW) Ghana: A Survey, Joseph Owuraku Agyeiku and Regina Odei Ms

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AVAILABILITY, ACCESSIBILITY AND UTILIZATION OF ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES AND SERVICES BY STAFF OF NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY, KADUNA, Abdulwasiu Ahmad Ismail and Tukur Abduljabbar

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KNOWLEDGE SHARING PRACTICES WITHIN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIAN DEFENSE ACADEMY (NDA) LIBRARY, Abdulwasiu Ahmad Ismail, Tukur Abduljabbar, Aondover Sixtus Andoors, Aliyu Mohammed Mahmud, and Safiya Garba Mohammed

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PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT AND JOB SATISFACTION OF SUPPORT STAFF IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES, Sajjad Ahmad Mr., Naveed Anwar Mr, and Muhammad Tariq Dr.

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Comparative Study for Assessment of Koha and SLIMS Features in Public Sector College Libraries of Sindh, Aijaz Akhter Ahmedani, Khurram Shahzad, Rashid Siddique, and Sara Khan

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Factors Affecting the Development of Open Digital Repositories in Pakistan: A Chief Librarian's Perspective, Bashir Ahmed, Rubina Bhatti Prof. Dr., and Shakeel Ahmad Khan Dr.

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Never Give Up! From LAMP To Koha: A Case Of University Of Engineering & Technology, Taxila Library, Bashir Ahmed, Rubina Bhatti Prof. Dr., and Shakeel Ahmad Khan Dr.

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USE OF ACADEMIC LIBRARY IN DIGITAL REVOLUTION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA, Yakub Olayinka AHMED, Idirs SULAIMAN, and Okah Mary ONOJAH

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Assessment of Students' Attitudes towards Entrepreneurship Development Initiatives in Kwara State University, Malete (Case Study of Faculty of Communication and Information Science), Yakub Olayinka Ahmed and Abdulakeem Sodeeq SULYMAN

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Mapping of Highly Cited Articles Published in The Journal of Academic Librarianship, Zia Ahmed, Ikram Ul Haq, Mumtaz Hussain Satti, and Fayaz Ul Haq

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NATIONAL SECURITY IN NIGERIA: THE ROLE OF AN OPEN AND DISTANCE ACADEMIC LIBRARY., Ugonna Vivian Ailakhu, Nkata U. Kalu, and Collins Odili

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Elitism, Escapism and Existentialism: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the Reading Habits of Indian Young Adults, Nimisha Ajaikumar and Vipin Roldant

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Cataloguing and Classification Practices for Quality Services Delivery by Library Professionals in Institutions in Kwara State, Nigeria, Florence O. Ajani Ph.D, Basirat O. Amzat, Bukola O. James, and Abdulakeem Sodeeq Sulyman

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Information Needs Assessment and the Usefulness of Library Electronic Resources as Sources of Critical Information, Patrick Ajibade PhD and Ndakasharwa Muchaonyerwa PhD

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SOCIAL MEDIA: ACCESS TO REFERENCE SERVICES BY STUDENTS IN A UNIVERSITY LIBRARY IN SOUTH-EAST, NIGERIA, Nancy Chinenyenwa Akagha Mrs, Samuel Kelechukwu Ibenne Dr, Ifeyinwa Blessing Okoye Dr, and Ogechi Iheanacho-Kelechi Mrs

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Creating Digital Archive using Dspace: A Case Study of National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC), Pakistan, faheem Akbar

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Toward a Theoretical Model for Scientific Information Seeking, Mirza Muhammad Akbar

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Attitude as Predictor of Academic Achievement of Students in Introduction to Library Studies in Federal Colleges of Education in Southern Nigeria, Johnson Ayodeji Akerele, Akin Awoyemi, and Samuel Oke Ogunniyi PhD

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Electronic Health (e-health) Literacy among Undergraduate University Students, Kalsoom Akhtar, Shazia Yusuf Dr, Samar Fahd Dr, and Imran Ajmal

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MARKETING OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES IN TWO MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA, Helen Olubunmi Akinade and Adeyemi Adewale Akinola

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A MATHEMATICAL MODEL FOR THE ADOPTION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOL LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA, Helen Olubunmi Jaiyeola Akinade, Jeremiah Ademola Balogun, and Peter Adebayo Idowu

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Computer Ergonomics and Computer-related Illnesses: The Experience of Library Personnel, Olaide Akinbo and Damilare Andrew Omideyi

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Lecturers’ Awareness, Perception and Utilization of Institutional Repositories in Two Universities in Nigeria, Lawrence AKINGBADE

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Physical Work Environment and Job Satisfaction of Library Personnel in Academic Libraries in Ogun state, Nigeria, Omolara Olufunmilayo Akinlade, Fredrick O. Ajegbomogun, and Nancy Okorie Ph.D

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MENTORING TECHNIQUE: A REFLECTIVE WARNINGS ON DYSFUNCTIONAL MENTORING ON DEVELOPING LEADERS IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE PROFESSION, Samson Akinola

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A Synopsis of Institutional Repositories in Nigerian University System: Advantages and Challenges, Samson Adesina Akinola, Dolapo P. Olagoke, and Opeyemi F. Opawale

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Use of Social Media and its Perceived Implications on the Social Life of Students: A Case Study of the Students of Joseph Ayo Babalola University Ikeji – Arakeji, Nigeria, Samson Akinola and Francis Opeyemi Opawale

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SKILLS AND DIGITAL PRESERVATION PRACTICES BY LIBRARY PERSONNEL IN SOME SELECTED UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA, Azeez Adekunle Akintonde and Olalekan Abiola Awujoola

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Information and Communication Technology Training and Job Performances of Library Professionals in Academic Libraries in Rivers State: A case study of Rivers State University and University of Port Harcourt, Eruchi Brown Akpelu

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FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION (4IR) TECHNOLOGIES AS CATALYST FOR PARTNERSHIP AND COLLABORATION AMONG LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA: A REVIEW, Amugen Sarah Akpobasah Mrs, Gloria Ngozi Mordi Mrs (CLN), Ochigbihi Prince Owoicho Mr, and Ademola Ferdinand Omosekejimi Mr (CLN)

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Impact of Organizational Climate on Job Performance in Nigerian University Libraries: Perceptions of Academic Librarians, Chinwendu C. Akpom Dr, Emmanuel Chukwudi Ihekwoaba Dr, and Harriet Uche Igbo Dr

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INFLUENCE OF ELECTRONIC REFERENCE ON USERS’ SATISFACTION IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES, Anulika Akpunonu