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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
Perception about the Internet among O-level’s Students, Munira Nasreen Ansari
Developing an Instrument for the Validation of Competencies: The Case of Medical Librarians, Mumtaz Ali Anwar and Midrar Ullah
Extent of Access to Health Information and Sources for Chronic Disease Patients in Tertiary Health Institutions in South East Nigeria: Implications for Libraries Role, Ebele N. Anyaoku and Obiora C. Nwosu
Information Seeking Behaviour of Visually Challenge Students in Public Universities: A Study of University of Ghana, Legon and University of Education, Winneba., Deborah K. Appiah Ms
Influence of social networking sites on students’ academic and social lives: The Ghanaian Perspective., Nasir Koranteng Asiedu
Using Mobile-Based Social Networks by Iranian Libraries: The Case of Telegram Messenger, Amir Reza Asnafi, Shima Moradi, Mohadeseh Dokhtesmati, and Maryam Pakdaman Naeini
Utilizing ResearchGate social network by Iranian engineering, Amir Reza Asnafi and Maryam Rahmani MA in Knowledge and Information Scienc
A REVIEW ON LITERATURE OF WAQF FOR POVERTY ALLEVIATION BETWEEN 2006-2016, Nur Atikah Atan and Fuadah Johari
Information Literacy in Ghanaian Academic Institutions: Case of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (K.N.U.S.T), Ghana, Lilian Atta-Obeng Miss, Ernest Boakye Mr., and Fynn Paapa Kwamena Mr.
A survey of extended library-hour service in Sam Jonah Library, University of Cape Coast, Diana Atuase and Charles Koufie
PROVISION OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES TO STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT IN GHANA: A CASE STUDY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA, GHANA, Efua Mansa Ayiah Mrs
INFORMATION AUDIT OF THE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, ADENIRAN OGUNSANYA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA, LATEEF ADESHINA AYINDE and Funmilola Olubunmi Omotayo phd
Library as a Goldmine: Social Media Technologies (SMT) as the Way Forward, OLUWABUNMI DORCAS BAKARE and Stephen Mutula
Collection and Management of E-books in Nigerian University Libraries, Sirajudeen Femi Bakrin and Mujidat Adeola Bello
Influence of Computer Literacy Skill on On-line Cataloguing by Librarians in Ekiti State University, Nigeria, Olawale Bamidele, Mr and Samuel Olufemi Olusegun
Promoting Indigenous Language in Nigeria: Issues and Challenges for the Library and Information Professionals, OYEMIKE VICTOR BENSON, Linda I. ANYALEBECHI, and Ifeyinwa Aidah ARIOLE
The evolution of the commercialization of Knowledge with New Approach of Referenced Publication Years Spectroscopy (RPYS), Ali Biranvand, Ahmad Shabani, Asefeh Asemi, and Mozafar CheshmehSohrabi
An analytical study on ministerial organizations status in the historiography of Ravandi, Iran, Reza Bitarafan, Fereydoon Allahyari, and Ali Akbar Kajbaf
The Use and Non-Use of Magazines and Journals in an Academic Library, David A. Cabonero, Anivel A. Soliven, Febie G. Lanzuela, Marivic S. Balot, and Eva Rose A. Bugaling
The iSchools: A Study, ABHIJIT CHAKRABARTI and Sukumar Mandal
User Perspective on Library Services at Jaypee University of Information Technology, Himachal Pradesh: an internal survey, Suresh K. Chauhan and Ashok K. Bhatt
Research Productivity on Nephrology output During 2007-2016: A Bibliometric Study, Dr Murugan Chinnaraj
Contribution of East Africa Region to Open Access Literature: The case of OpenDOAR, Mussa Ndambile Chirwa and Ester Ernest Mnzava
Knowledge Management Culture among Library Cataloguers: the University of Zambia Library Experience, Eness M. Miyanda Chitumbo Mrs and Christine Wamunyima Kanyengo Ms
Coming out of the Controlled Closet: A Comparison of Patron Keywords for Queer Topics to Library of Congress Subject Headings, Jessica L. Colbert MSLIS
The use of Library 2.0 and Mobile Messaging Applications: (Case Study: Central Library of Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch of Tehran), Firoozeh Dokhani Ph.D student of Information Science and Knowledge, Amir Reza Asnafi, Nadjla Hariri, and Fatemeh Nooshinfard
Locating Wojnarowicz: Moving Through Library Systems, Structures and Technologies, Emily Drabinski and Alana Kumbier
Awareness, Availability and Accessibility of Library Resources by Students of Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria, Kennedy Arebamen Eiriemiokhale CLN and Moses Oladele Ibeun PhD
A Study of Users’ Motivation in using Information Services of Regional Information Center for Science and Technology, Mohammad Reza Farhadpoor and Giti Soltani
Institutional repositories and heritage materials in selected institutions within three African countries, Joseph Kehinde Fasae, Wilhemina Larnyoh, Michael ESew, Betty Alanyo, and Marlene Holmner (Dr.)
Information Seeking Behavior of Visually Impaired Students in Maulana Azad Library, AMU: A Survey, Nishat Fatima Dr. and Dolly Kumari
Reading and the Good Life: An Analysis of Print and Digital Readers in Suburban Libraries, Yijun Gao and Matt Isaia
Iranian medical English journals: reference analysis based on journal selection criteria in WOS, PubMed and Scopus, Somayeh Ghaffari Heshajin, Shahram Sedghi, and Leila Asghari Hineh Abad
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.