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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
Influence of Socio-economic characteristics of irrigation farmers to access and utilization of agricultural knowledge and information., LAWAL I. SANI
Social Networking Sites: Changing Roles, Skills and Use by Librarians in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria., Felicia D. Semode, Stella Ejitagha Mrs, and Ebikabowei Emmanuel Baro
Courses beyond borders: A case study of MOOC platform Coursera, Huma Shafiq, Zahid Ashraf Wani Dr., Iram Mukhtar Mahajan, and Uzma Qadri
Review of Google scholar, Web of Science, and Scopus search results: The case of inclusive education research, Syed Rahmat Ullah Shah Doctoral student; Khalid Mahmood Professor Dr.; and Abdul Hameed Dean, School of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSS&H)
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT THROUGH MODERN INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CASE STUDY: TRANS AMUSEMENT PARK), olawuyi olakunle shakur Mr, jimoh sikiru abiola mr, and Olorunniyi Bukola Eyitayo
A Literature Review of Information Dissemination Techniques in the 21st Century Era, Liah Shonhe
Do Index Pages Attract Higher Backlinks? : An Analytical Study of Library Websites, Akhandanand Shukla
International Research - Journal of Library and Information Science: A Bibliometric Analysis, Akhandanand Shukla and NG Thermi Moyon
Authorship Pattern and Collaboration Coefficient of India in Biotechnology research during 2001-2016: Based on Scopus Database, Manendra Kumar Singh
Application of Radio Frequency Identification Technology in libraries and information centres: An Indian perspective, Neeraj Kumar Singh Mr. and Preeti Mahajan
Diffusion of Big Data in Indian Scientific Literature: Study of Research Productivity and Scientific Collaboration, Punit Kumar Singh and Ajay P. Singh Prof.
Developing teachers’ information literacy capabilities in secondary schools in Ghana: a comparative study of two best schools in the central region, Gloria Tachie-Donkor Ms and Perpetua Sekyewaa Dadzie Prof
Influence of Information Asymmetry on Microfinance Lending to Women in Oyo State, Nigeria: A Critical Examination, Adesoji Tayo, Yacob Haliso, and Omolara Tayo
Information Asymmetry between microfinance banks and Poor women in Oyo State, Nigeria: A Critical Examination, Adesoji Tayo, Yacob Haliso, and Omolara Tayo
PREDICTORS OF INFORMATION RETRIEVAL EFFECTIVENESS AMONG LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE UNDERGRADUATES IN KWARA STATE UNIVERSITIES, Adeyinka Tella
An Assessment of User Information Needs in the District Central Libraries at Tamil Nadu, India, S Thanuskodi "Dr." and S Thanuskodi
Usage of Electronic Resources among Ophthalmologists, S Thanuskodi "Dr." and S Thanuskodi
Authorship Patterns and Collaborative Research in the Journal of Biofuels, 2010-2016, Kotti Thavamani
Journals Analysis in the Field of Literature on Vascular Diseases in Children, Kotti Thavamani
BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH LITERATURE ON PIPER BETLE, Dr. A. Thirumagal, A. Vanitha, and M. Mani
Sociological Abstracts vs. SocINDEX for Graduate Students in Sociology: Comprehensive Enough to Satisfy?, David C. Tyler, Jeanne Cross, and Erica DeFrain
CHALLENGES OF UTILIZATION OF ONLINE INFORMATION RESOURCES BY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS: IMPLICATIONS FOR INFORMATION SERVICES, cyprian ifeanyi ugwu and Emilia Nkem Orsu
Demographic Variables and Job Performance of Librarians in University Libraries in South East Nigeria, cyprian ifeanyi ugwu and Mercy Ebere Ugwu
Exploration of Appropriate Media for Satisfying the Information Needs of Future Community of African Farmers, Ngozi Blessing Ukachi Dr and Efua Mansa Ayiah
STAFF ATTITUDE AND STAFF ACADEMIC PROFILE AS FACTORS INFLUENCING THE USE OF TWO SPECIAL LIBRARIES IN ABUJA NIGERIA., Ekong Eyo Unwana and Joseph Manasseh Men
LITERATURE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF “EARTHWORM”: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS, A. Vanitha, M. Mani, and Dr. A. Thirumagal
Information Need and Information Seeking Behaviour of Villagers of Lucknow, India, Dr. Shilpi Verma and Maneesha Rawat studnet
Role of Emotions in Seeking and Sharing of Information in Library of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India, Shilpi Verma and Divyanshu Gupta
Bibliotheca: The Road to Wisdom, Simjith V and Vasudevan T.M
Technology Acceptance Model in the Domains of LIS and Education: A Review of Selected Literature, Sureni Weerasinghe Mrs and Menaka Hindagolla Dr
Correlational Analysis of Motivation, Emotional Intelligence and Human Capital Development on Librarians’ Job Satisfaction and Productivity in Public University Libraries in Nigeria, Japheth Abdulazeez Yaya Dr
Information access and evaluation skills of secondary school students in Ghana, Patience Yeboah, Perpetua S. Dadzie, and Christopher M. Owusu-Ansah
Comparative Study of Library and Internet Use as a Source of Information by Graduate Students of the University for Development Studies, Ghana, FRANKLINA ADJOA YEBOWAAH MS
Awareness and Use of Electronic Resources in University Libraries: A Case Study of University for Development Studies Library, FRANKLINA ADJOA YEBOWAAH MS and Florence Dedzoe Dzokotoe Plockey Mrs
Quantitative Analysis of International Journal of Library and Information Studies, Dr. Zafrunnisha N. Zafrunnisha and SUNIL B
The Exclusion of Persons with Visual Impairment in Nigerian Academic Libraries' Websites, Yetunde Abosede Zaid and Yetunde Zaid Ph.D
2016
Core Values of Librarianship and Practice of Information Ethics by Librarians in Four Higher Institutions in Oyo State, Nigeria, JOHN OLUWASEYE ADEBAYO MR., OLATUBOSUN BUSUYI AKOLE MR, and IDRIS TUNDE SALAU MR
Relationship between Information Literacy and Use of Electronic Information Resources by Postgraduate Students of the University of Ibadan, Dare Samuel Adeleke D. S. and Evelyn Nkechi Emeahara
Use of Agricultural Information Sources and Services by Farmers for Improve Productivity in Kwara State, Emmanuel Olorunnishola Adio, Yusufu Abu, Sheriff Kunle YUsuf, and Shehu Nansoh
PUBLISHING PREFERENCES AMONG ACADEMIC RESEARCHERS: IMPLICATIONS FOR ACADEMIC QUALITY AND INNOVATION, Kwabena Osei Kuffour Adjei and Christopher Mfum Owusu-Ansah
SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA RESOURCES AVAILABILITY AS A PREDICTOR OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN SOCIAL STUDIES IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA, Kayode Abel Afolabi Mr
Assessing the Effectiveness of Information Literacy Instruction Program: Pre and Post Evaluation Case Study, Jessy A, Shivananda Bhat, and Mahabaleshwara Rao
Attitude of Civil Servants Towards the Use of Research Information in Policymaking in Selected Ministries in Lagos State, Nigeria, TEMITOPE S. AKINBINU Mr and MUTAWAKILU ADISA TIAMIYU PROF
Theoretical Modelling to Explain Lecturers’ Use of Educational Support Systems for Teaching in University-based Library Schools in Nigeria: Extending the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM)., Taiwo Adetoun Akinde
A Study of Nigerian Librarians' Attitude to Open Source Software, Olatunji Adimabua Akintomide Mr
AWARENESS AND USAGE OF ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES AMONG POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA, Lucky O. Akpojotor
Challenges Confronting Postgraduate Library and Information Science Student in the Use of Electronic Resources in Southern Nigeria, Blessings Amina Akporhonor Dr(mrs) and Lucky Oji Akpojotor Mr
Promoting Sexuality Education in Tertiary Institutions: Expected Roles of Women Librarians in Nigeria, Nkechi N. AMAECHI Dr. (Mrs.), Linda I. ANYALEBECHI, and Ifeyinwa Aidah ARIOLE
Assessment of Collection Development Practices: The Case of Valley View University Library, Ghana., Samuel Ameyaw and Florence Entsua- Mensah,
Assessment Of Library User Security In Sam Jonah Library, University Of Cape Coast, Gloria Bosomtwi Amoah
Influence of Information Literacy Skills on Information Needs and use among Banking Personnel in Ogun State, Nigeria, Oyintola Isiaka Amusa Mr,; Taoffik OLatunde BELLO; Akinkunmi Oluseun OMOTOSO; and Olukunle Akinbola OSUNRINADE
Assessing the Information Needs and Information Sources of Urban and Peri-urban Livestock Keepers in Kinondoni and Morogoro Urban Districts, Tanzania., Consolata Angello 1, Jangawe Msuya 2, and Doris Matovelo 3
Strategies for Enhancing the Utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)-Based Library Resources in Research, Vincent Anayochukwu Ani, Emmanuel Onyeka Ani 2, Columbus Okechukwu Ugwu 3, Arnold Ibeawuchi Nwachukwu 4, Jonathan Chigbo Obianuko 5, George Ikechukwu Ndaji 6, and Emeka Eusebius Maduchie 7
Citation Analysis Of Undergraduate Law Projects in Faculties of Law Libraries in Anambra and Enugu States of Nigeria, Mercy Ifeyinwa Anyaegbu
Analysis of Citation in Undergraduate Law Projects in Faculties of Law Libraries in Anambra and Enugu States of Nigeria, Mercy Ifeyinwa Anyaegbu Dr and Mercy Ifeyinwa Anyaegbu
MEETING THE INFORMATION NEEDS OF NURSES FOR EFFECTIVE HEALTHCARE DELIVERY IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, OWERRI, IMO STATE, EMMANUEL UWAZIE ANYANWU Dr., DESMOND CHINEDU OPARAKU, and OYEMIKE VICTOR BENSON
Research and Publication on the Horticultural and Medicinal Use of Pepper from 2005-2014: A Bibliometric Analysis, Thirumagal A
Identifying the Social and Technical Barriers affecting engagement in online Community Archives: A Preliminary Study of “Documenting Ferguson” Archive., Kodjo Atiso and Chris Freeland
Scientometric portrait of Mike Thelwall, Vellaichamy A and Amsan E
Reading Habits of Users as Determinants of the Utilisation of Library Information Resources of Two Public Libraries in South- West, Nigeria, Olubunmi Olawumi Awoyemi Mrs and Abimbola Rukayat Yusuf Mrs
Information Literacy Skills and Awareness of Electronic Information Resources as Influencing Factors of their Use by Postgraduate Students in Two Universities in South-West Nigeria, Chukwuemeka O. Azubuike Mr and Chukwuemeka O. Azubuike
LIBRARY INFORMATION RESOURCES AND SERVICES UTILIZATION AS CORRELATES OF CREATIVITY OF SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF OF POLYTECHNICS IN SOUTH WEST, NIGERIA, Ganiyu Idowu Buhari
Teaching Information Literacy via Social Media: An Exploration of Connectivism, Natalie Burclaff and Catherine R. Johnson
Prison Inmates' Challenges in Accessing Library Media Resources in Preparation for Senior School Certificate Examination in Nigeria, Isaac Oluwadare Busayo Mr and David F. Elaturoti
A STUDY ON PERCEPTIONS OF FACULTY MEMBERS ON INFORAMATION SOURCES OF LIBRARIES OF ENGINEERING COLLEGES AFFILIATED TO JNTU-ANANTAPUR, ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA, Srinivasa Raju Chemarthi, Pulla Reddy V, and Surendra Babu K
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: CHALLENGES OF IMPLEMENTING MTN DIGITAL LIBRARIES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES, Emmanuel Dickson Chigbu Mr., Rita John-Okeke, and Charles O. Omekwu
THE EFFECT OF STRESS ON PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIANS JOB PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES, toyin dina
INFORMATION LITERACY AMONG POST GRADUATE STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GHANA., Selikem Sebuava Dorvlo Mrs.
Technology Acceptance Model as a predictor of using information system’ to acquire information literacy skills, Oluwole Olumide Durodolu PhD
EFFECTS OF WEEDING STRATEGIES ON INFORMATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AMONG PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN NORTH-CENTRAL STATES OF NIGERIA, Tangkat Yusuf Dushu Mr.
Adoption of Software Packages in University Libraries in Nigeria, Margaret B. Edem Dr (Mrs)
ELDERLY PEOPLE AND THEIR INFORMATION NEEDS, Nelson Edewor, Osaze Patrick Ijiekhuamhen, and Uche P. Emeka-ukwu
Digital Resources Utilization By Social Science Researchers In Nigerian Universities, Halima Sadia Egberongbe PhD
USERS’ PERCEPTION OF THE FACILITIES, RESOURCES AND SERVICES OF THE MTN DIGITAL LIBRARY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA, JUSTINA N. EKERE DR., Charles Obiora Omekwu, and Chidinma M. Nwoha.
Information Needs and the Enhancement of the Psychological Wellbeing of Nigerian Prison Inmates, Helen U. Emasealu Dr. (Mrs). and S.O. Popoola
An assessment of the Ghana Library Authority In-Service Training for Junior Library Assistants, Newman Engman Mr., Raphael Kwame Kavi Mr., Grace Obeng-Koranteng Mrs., and Kwabena Asiedu Bugyei Mr.
Information Seeking Anxiety: Effects of Gender, Level of Study and Age, Mohammadamin Erfanmanesh
TOWARDS SUSTANIABLE INFORMATION FOR HOUSEHOLDS’ FOOD SECURITY IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA, Michael Esew
Roles of Information and Communications Technologies in Improving Fish Farming and Production in Rivers State, Nigeria., Ejiogu-Okereke, Ngozi Eucharia Dr; Chikaire, Jonadab Ubochioma Dr; Ogueri, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Dr; and Chikezie, Ngozi Patience Dr
Awareness and use of Web 2.0 tools by LIS Students at University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria., Eberechukwu Monica Eze
Channels Students Prefer in Submitting Reference Inquiries: A Survey of Undergraduate Students in University of Nigeria, Nsukka., Eberechukwu Monica Eze
Relationship between Library Anxiety and Attitudes toward Computer based on an Integrated Model of ATC and BELCAT of Public Libraries’ Users, Mohammad Reza Farhadpoor
Abuse of Information Materials in Academic Libraries by Students of Tertiary Institutions in Ekiti-State, Nigeria., Joseph Kehinde Fasae and Folashade Oyinlola Adedokun
Knowledge Management in Indigenous Medicine: the Expected Role of Ghanaian University Libraries, christopher k. filson mr and Paulina Afful Arthur Mrs
BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF INDIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY, SECTION B TO STUDY THE USAGE PATTERN OF INFORMATION IN THE FIELD OF MATERIAL SCIENCE, Manisha Gogoi Mrs and Pronab Kumar Barooah
Research in the spotlight on social web: Analyzing the top 100 Altmetric articles of 2015, Dr. Sumeer Gul, Sheikh Shueb, and Aabid Hussain
Which levels of education in medical sciences utilize most the Problem Based Learning?- A citation analysis study, hakimeh hazrati and Vahideh Zare Gavgani
India’s Science and Technology output, 1989-2014: A Scientometric Analysis, Rudramuni Hiremath Mr, Gouri N. Gourikeremath Miss, Gururaj S. Hadagali Dr, and B D. Kumbar Dr
Advertising Trends of Information Products in a Nigerian Newspaper, Opeyemi Ibidun Ibikunle and Funmilola Olubunmi Omotayo
Awareness and Perception of Plagiarism of Postgraduate Students in Selected Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria., Jerome Idiegbeyan-ose, Christopher Nkiko, and Ifeakachuku Osinulu
MENTORING: A STRATEGY FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF LIBRARIANS IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES, Nkechi, Anthonia Idoko; Richard Ndubuisi Ugwuanyi PhD; and Ngozi Eunice Osadebe Mrs
Emotional Self Awareness and Information Literacy Competence as Correlates of Task Performance of Academic Library Personnel, Magnus Osahon Igbinovia
Retrospective Catalogue Conversion in Selected Federal University Libraries in Southern Nigeria, Kingsley T. Ihejirika and Felix C. Ekere
MANAGEMENT AND PRESERVATION OF NON-BOOK MATERIALS IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES: A CASE STUDY OF THREE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA, daniel olusegun ikegune
Computer Self-efficacy and Perceived ease-of-use of Personal Digital Assistants for Academic activities by Undergraduates in University of Ibadan, daniel olusegun ikegune and Awujoola Olalekan Abiola
Managing Stress Among Librarians in Selected University Libraries in Ogun State Nigeria, Promise Ilo
ICT Applications and User Satisfaction in Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh: A Survey, Jafar Iqbal Dr., Amjad Ali Dr., and Rais Ahmad Khan Mr.
Research Output and Sustainable Development: Webometric Analysis of Scopus Indexed Publications 2008 -2014, Mercy A. Iroaganachi, Julie E. Ilogho, Victoria O. Itsekor, and Ifeakachuku Osinulu
A model beyond generic quality models for academic libraries, Chaminda Jayasundara Dr.