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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.
2017
Relationship between Information Literacy Standards and Organizational Creativity among Employees of an Iranian Company (A Case of Tehran Electric Company), Hamid Ghazizadeh, Majid Tabarzadi, and Ali Akbar Khasseh
Application of Bradford's law of Scattering to the Literature of Microbiology in India, Gouri N. Gourikeremath Miss, Rudramuni Hiremath Mr, B D. Kumbar Dr, and Gururaj S. Hadagali Dr
What Roles Do Chinese Health Sciences Libraries Play in Their Nation's Cigarette Smoking Public Health Crisis?, Charles J. Greenberg, Lin Wu, Xuyu Zhou, Susan Yutong Feng, and Sam Bodong Chen
“What Not to Buy: How to Identify Books Likely to be Unread Before Purchase.”, Tony Greiner
World Mobile Research: A Scientometric Assessment of Research Publications Output during 2007-16, Brij Mohan Gupta Dr, S M. Dhawan Dr, and Ritu Gupta Dr
Structure Analysis of the National Libraries’ Websites of the World, Monika Gupta
WEB PRESENCE AND STRUCTURE EVALUATION OF THE EUROPEAN NATIONAL LIBRARIES’ WEBSITES: A STUDY, Monika Gupta and Paramjeet K. Walia
Utilization of Library Management Software College Library in Assam: A Reference with Koha and SOUL, Hirak Jyoti Hazarika
INTERNET USE PATTERN AMONG THE FACULTIES OF D.M’S COLLEGE: A CASE STUDY, Dr. Jayaprakash H
A Scientometric analysis of the ‘Journal of King Saud University-Computer and Information Sciences’, Akhtar Hussain
Collaborative Teaching as a Strategy for Imparting Information Literacy in Students: Faculty – Librarian Perceptions., Harriet Uche Igbo and Nwabuisi Thomas Imo
Issues in Acquisition and Application of Conventional and Online Complementary Cataloguing Competencies in Nigerian University Libraries, Emmanuel Chukwudi Ihekwoaba
Information and Communication Technology Use in Book marketing by Emerging Indigenous Publishing Firms and Booksellers in Ibadan Metropolis, daniel olusegun ikegune, Oshiotse Andrew Okwilagwe, and Aliu Otoayele
INFORMATION BEHAVIOUR: INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF LAW PRACTITIONERS, Hajaratu Mafo Ilo, Theresa Tochukwu Nwafornso, Eric Agada, and Aondoana Daniel Orlu
Examining the ICT skills of university librarians in a developing country: a study from the University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan., Memoona Iqbal and Arif Khan
Preservation and Disaster Management of Frequently-Use Collections in University Libraries: A Case Study of Three University Libraries, Rhoda O. Ishola
Value-added Service to Academic Library Users in 21st Century: Using Competitive Intelligence Approach, Idiegbeyan-ose Jerome, Christopher Nkiko, and Osinulu Ifeakachuku
Contribution to Open Access Repository by the Central Universities of India: A Case Study of Shodhganga, GARVITA JHAMB and ABDUS SAMIM
Gender difference in Information Seeking of research scholars at University of Sargodha, Pakistan, Arif Khan and Hayat Un Nisa
Co-authorship Network Analysis of iMetrics Researchers, Ali Akbar Khasseh, Faramarz Soheili, and Afshin Mousavi Chelak
Records Risk Assessment at a Hospital in Zimbabwe, Njabulo Bruce Khumalo Mr
The Need for the Establishment of E-records and eHealth Legislation and Policy Framework in the Health Sector in Zimbabwe, Njabulo Bruce Khumalo
African Indigenous Knowledge: An Underutilised and Neglected Resource for Development, Njabulo Bruce Khumalo and Charity Baloyi
Economic Model of Information, Information Society, and information Literacy: A View from Russia, Dmitry M. Kochetkov
Use of Library Resources and Services in selected Deemed University Libraries in Andhra Pradesh: a study, Ramakrishna Kona, Sasikala Chagari, and Gowridevi Rudraksha
A survey of extended library-hour service in Sam Jonah Library, Charles Koufie
Assessment of Library Resources and Services of Central University Libraries, Delhi: A Study, Ajit Kumar
Exploring the informational and recreational needs of the elderly: Library users in Temperance Town, South Africa, Mae Kuscus Ms and Madeleine C. Fombad Dr
Faculty awareness and use of Library subscribed online databases in the University of Education, Winneba. Ghana: A survey., Agatha Gifty Larson
Information Literacy and the Future of Digital Information Services at the University of Jos Library, Vicki Lawal
Perception of librarians towards collaborative research in academic libraries in Nigerian Universities, Dim Chibuzor Livina, Scholastica Ukwoma, and Okafor Victoria Nwamaka Dr
Gender Variations in Research Productivity: Insights from Scholarly Research, Fayaz Ahmad Lone and Manzoor Hussain
The Influence Of School Libraries Usage In Promoting Reading Culture Among Secondary School Students In Rivers State, Nigeria, Patience Ebisemen Lulu-Pokubo Mrs and Pearl C. Akanwa Dr(Mrs)
Evaluation of the Influence of Indigene-ship and Interpersonal Relationship on Employment of Staff in Selected Federal University Libraries in South-West, Nigeria., Uwaebuka Wisdom Madu Mr, Chukwuemeka Ogbonnaya Azubuike Mr, and Helen Chris-Israel Mrs
Citation Analysis of Doctoral Theses in the field of Sociology submitted to Panjab University, Chandigarh (India) during 2002-2012, Preeti Mahajan and Anil Kumar
CITATION ANALYSIS OF DOCTORAL THESES REFERENCES AS A TOOL FOR COLLECTION MANAGEMENT IN HISTORY: A STUDY OF PANJAB UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH (INDIA), Preeti Mahajan and Anil Kumar
Information seeking behaviour of journalists in north India, Preeti Mahajan and Praveen Kumar Dr.
Assessing Information Literacy Skills: A Survey of Undergraduate Education Students at the University of Livingstonia in Malawi, Donald Flywell Malanga Mr
Authorship and Collaboration Pattern in Biotechnology Research: A study of IBSA Countries, Manendra Singh Manendra
Antecedents for Actual Usage Intentions of Open Access Journals in Agricultural Research Institutions In Tanzania, zainabu zuberi massoro and Roslina Othman Prof.
Assessing Virtual Learning Environment in Malaysia’s Public University, Ahmad Fuzi Md Ajis, Jafalizan Md Jali, Mazwani Ayu Mazlan, Siti Khairiyah Nordin, and Jannatul Iza Ahmad Kamal
THE ROLE OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN THE ACCREDITATION OF UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES: A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY MINNA, NIGER STATE., Joseph Manasseh Men and Aliyu Abubakar Isreal
Keeping our story: Preservation of audio visual archives in Ghana, monica mensah Ms, Emannuel Adjei Dr, and Musah Adams Dr.
Nurses and Use of Research Information in Clinical Practice: a Case Study of the University Teaching Hospital in Zambia, Mercy Wamunyima Monde Mrs, Akakandelwa Akakandelwa Dr, and Christine Wamunyima Kanyengo Ms
Research Output Analysis of International Journal of Information Dissemination and Technology (IJIDT) through Bibliometric Approach, NG Thermi Moyon and Dr. Akhandanand Shukla
Research Productivity in the Departments of Chemistry and Physics of The University of Burdwan during 1960 – 2000: A Comparative Study., Amitava Nandi and SANJUKTA MONDAL
Improving the Performance of Librarians Through Mentoring: The Case of Academic Libraries in South-East and South-South Zones of Nigeria, Ifeoma Stella Njoku
USE OF OPEN SOURCE TECHNOLOGY FOR EFFECTIVE ACADEMIC LIBRARY SERVICES IN NIGERIA, Ifeoma Stella Njoku PhD and R. Ravichandran PhD
Bibliotaxonomy: Definition, Scope and Implication for LIS Scholarship, Chuma O. Nnadozie
Information Literacy Skills Required by Blind and visually Impaired Students for Effective Information Access in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Michael Chigozie Nwafor and E.D. Chigbu
DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND PREPAREDNESS: A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF JOS LIBRARY, Grace Iyabo Nwokedi Mrs, Paul Patrick Panle Mr, and Naomi Samuel Mrs
Perception Of Students On Mobile Technology Based Library Services, Theophilus Kwamena Ocran
Availability and Accessibility of Information Resources as Predictor of Lecturers’ Teaching Effectiveness, RACHEAL OPEYEMI ODUNLADE DR
The Place of Library and Information Services in Open and Distance Learning in Nigerian Universities, Patricia N. Ofodu and Ogechi A. Agim
Appraisal of Electronic Readiness Resources for Information Services Delivery, Utilization, Benefits and Challenges for Museums and Monuments in Nigeria, Joshua Onaade OJO
Analysis of Relative Contributions and Challenges of Acquiring Information Literacy Skills for Lawmakers’ Constituency Performance in South West Nigeria, Joshua Onaade Ojo Dr.; Uwem ETENG (Mrs) PhD. Nigeria Institute of Advanced Legal Study, NIALS Library, Technical Services Department, Akoka, Yaba.; and Olukemi Titilola OLANIYI (Mrs). Federal College of Education (Technical), College Library, Readers' Services Department, Akoka, Yaba
Evaluation Practices of Electronic Resources in University Libraries in South East Nigeria, Flora Ifeoma Okogwu and V. W. Dike
Effective Utilisation of University Library Resources by Undergraduate Students: a case study of Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria, Olabode OLAJIDE Mr and Gboyega Adio
An Assessment of Collaborative activities among Nigerian Librarians, Olanike Oladunni Olaniyi and Pius Olatunji Olaojo Dr
Information Literacy Skills, Alternative Format Availability and Information Sources Utilization by Visually Impaired Secondary School Students in South-West, Nigeria, STEPHEN OLUFEMI OLAOPA MR
INFORMATION USE AND QUALITY SERVICE OF THE NIGERIAN POLICE, Olajumoke R. Olawoyin,; Ezinwanyi Madukoma DR.; and Ugwunwa Chinyere Esse
Awareness and use of information resources for research by final year students in Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo., Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo and Samuel Oke Ogunniyi,
Information needs and information seeking behavior of researchers in Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute, Ilorin, Kwara State, Momoh Emmanuel Omeiza and Folorunso Abubakar Lanre
Methods, Effect and Challenges of Library Instruction in Academic Libraries, Saturday U. Omeluzor, Alarape Asimi Akibu Ph.D, Sunday Ikhimeakhu Dika, and Clement Chinemerem Ukangwa
Paradoxical Modeling of the Negative Uses of ICT and their Implications among Secondary School Students in Oyo State, Nigeria, Ojinga Gideon OMIUNU Mr.
Psychological Factors and the Use of E-Library Resource among Undergraduates in South-West Nigeria, Fehintoluwa E. Omosebi Mrs. and David O. Okhakhu Mr.
Factors Influencing Administrative Staffs toward the Adoption of Cloud Computing, Christopher Omotunde Mr and Oluwatobi Iyanu Omotunde Ph.D
Information Communication Technology Training Needs of Academic Staff in Universities in Ekiti State, Nigeria, Oluwatobi Omotunde Dr and Ifeoma Abigail Ajie
Empowering Library Users Through the Five Laws of Library Science., Umunna Nnaemeka Opara and Umunna Nnaemeka Opara
Use of Internet Health Information Resources and Information Seeking Behaviour among Health Professionals in Federal Medical Center, Abuja, Chuks Daniel Oriogu, Roselyn Esoname Subair, and Darlina Chima Oriogu-Ogbuiyi
Perceived Emotions in the Information Seeking Behaviour of Manchester Metropolitan University Students., Aondoana Daniel Orlu, Hajaratu Mafo Ilo, and Nwafornso Theresa Tochukwu
Pathway to Inclusive Community Children Reading Program for Sustainable Development: Summer Reading Experience in Anambra State, Nigeria, Ngozi P. Osuchukwu Mrs, Ifeyinwa N. Okonkwo Mrs, Adaora C. Obuezie Mrs, and Nkechi S. Udeze Ms
Employability, National Integration and Public Libraries: Case of the Beyond Access/IREX Intervention in Nigerian Public Libraries, Nkem Ekene Osuigwe Dr and Neemat Abdulrahim Mrs
Law Reports Exploitation in a Law Library: The Case of University of Benin Faculty of Law Library., Emmanuel Owushi
Professional Development Programmes for Polytechnic Library Staff in Ghana: Challenges and Prospects, Micheal Owusu-Acheaw
SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS, PEER PRESSURE AND USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA BY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA, John Adeboye Oyeboade
AVAILABILITY, ACCESS POINTS AND USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES BY SCIENCE STUDENTS IN SELECTED PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA, John Adeboye Oyeboade and Ajibola Sunmade Gbotosho
Information Needs and Computer Self Efficacy as Factors Influencing Use of Electronic Reference Services by Undergraduates in a Nigerian University, Olawale Oyewole and Tope Johnson Oladepo
Usage of Web 2.0 Tools by Academic Librarians: A case study of University Libraries in South-South Nigeria, Gloria Ogheneghatowho Oyovwe-Tinuoye, Dorcas Ejemeh Krubu Dr, and Osaze Patrick Ijiekhuamhen
Perceived Effect of Personality Traits on Information Seeking Behaviour of Postgraduate Students in Universities in Benue State, Nigeria, Victor Ozowa and Jane Igie Aba
Information Ethics among Graduate Students of the University of Ghana, Fynn Kwamena Paapa Mr. and Ernest Boakye Mr.
Librarian Joint Mediated Outreach on Health and Legal Information Provision in Select Communities in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria., Kathryn James Philip
Evaluation of Use of E-Resources by Academic Staff of Navrongo Campus of University for Development Studies through Workplace Information Literacy Programmes, Joana Pwadura Ms, Alfred Asapeo Mr., and Florence Dedzoe-Dzokotoe Plockey
Screen-Reading Habits and Use of e-Resources of Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences’ students: A study of Postgraduate Students, Saima Qutab, Sohail Iqbal, and Farasat Shafi Ullah
Personal Information Sharing Behavior of University Students via Online Social Networks, Ghulam Murtaza Rafique
Application of Bradford’s Law of Scattering to the Discipline of Law: Analysis of Doctoral Theses Citations Submitted by Universities in India, Jeyshankar -. Ramalingam - and nishavathi elangovan
Modeling Information Seeking Behavior of Scholarly Community, Mudasir Khazer Rather and Shabir Ahmad Ganaie
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES TO THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSONS, Junaid Rayini
Analysis of the Roles of Information and Communications Technologies in Rural Women Farmers’ Empowerment in Rivers State, Nigeria., Tijjani Abu Rimi Mr and Anaeto Francis Chudi Dr
Perceived Effects of Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) on Rural Farmers’ Knowledge in Orlu Agricultural Zone, Imo State., Tijjani Abu Rimi Mr, Anaeto Francis Chudi Dr, and Emerhirhi Emily Emily Mrs
Ownership of Intellectual Property in the Library Complex, Patrick Roughen
BURA: An Open Access Multilingual Information Retrieval and Representation System for Indian Higher Education and Research Institutions, Bijan Kumar Roy, Subal Chandra Biswas, and Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay
Information Professionals’ Role in Enhancing Awareness Creation towards Obstetric Fistula Treatment in Rural Areas of Tanzania, Onesta C. Rwihura and Boniface Mbangala
Electronic Journal of Knowledge Management: A Bibliometric Analysis, Jyotshna Sahoo, Ghanashyam Meher, and Basudev Mohanty
INDIAN CONTRIBUTION TO OPEN ACCESS SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING IN DOAJ, Jyotshna Sahoo, Basudev Mohanty, and Lilima Priyadarshini sAHOO Ms
Citation Network Analysis of Science Doctoral Theses in the Faculty of Science, University of Ibadan, Malik Oyewale Salami Mr and Wole Michael Olatokun Prof.
Internal Displaced Persons and Their Information Needs, Atanda S. Sambo
Prisoners and Their Information Needs: Prison Libraries Overview, Atanda S. Sambo, Saliu A. Usman, and Nafisa Rabiu