Notice: Suspension of Submissions Until LPP moves to a new site in Fall 2025
Dear Authors,
Thank you for your support of Library Philosophy and Practice over the years. Submissions are now closed until we move to a new site, the institutional repository at San Jose State University.
The University of Nebraska--Lincoln has chosen to withdraw its support from this publication Library Philosophy and Practice (LPP) (ISSN 1522-0222) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal formerly supported by the University Libraries of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.
LPP contains 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.
2016
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.
Science Maps of Global and Indian Wildlife Forensics: A Comparative Analysis, John Jeyasekar Jesubright and Saravanan P
Preservation Skills and Strategies of Electronic Information Resources in Digital Era: Case of University of Kwazulu-Natal Libraries, George Firmin Kavishe and Frankwell Dulle
Information Needs and Seeking Behaviour of Masters' Students in the Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Adetola Ayotunde Kehinde, Simeon Azubuike Obi, Adebowale Akinwonjo Akinade, and Anyim Obinna Anyim
Performance Audit through LibQUAL+ Technique: The Experience of Burdwan University and Visva-Bharati Library Users, Bairam Khan
The investigation of the relationship between staff organizational commitment and providing optimal service to clients in public libraries in the city of Mashhad, mahdieyh khazanehha and hamid ghazizadeh
Availability and Usage of Library and Information Resources and Services at K L University, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India, RAMAKRISHNA KONA Research Scholar, SASIKALA CHAGARI Prof., and GOWRIDEVI RUDRAKSHA Research scholar
Research Performance of Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana-Ambala during 2007-2015: A Scientometric Study, Ashok Kumar, Ritu Gupta, and Anubha Gupta
Improving efficacy of library Services: ARIMA modelling for predicting book borrowing for optimizing resource utilization, K Kumar and M M.Alpha Raj
Information Behaviour of Revenue Collectors in Lagos State, Nigeria, Ezinwanyi Madukoma and Mohammed Farhan Opemipo
CITATION ANALYSES OF DOCTORAL DISSERTATION OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: A STUDY OF PANJAB UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH, Preeti Mahajan and Anil Kumar
CITATION PATTERN IN Ph.D. THESES IN THE FIELD OF PHILOSOPHY: A STUDY OF PANJAB UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH, Preeti Mahajan and Anil Saini
Content analysis of Journal articles on Wiki in Science Direct Database, Sabitri Majhi, Chanda Jal, and Bulu Maharana
DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE IN TRANSFORMATION OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES AND HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN KENYA, Elisha O. Makori and Norah Osebe Mauti
KOHA ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SYSTEM AND ITS POTENTIAL IMPACT ON INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS, Elisha O. Makori and Norah Osebe Mauti
Development of Domain Specific Cluster : An Integrated Framework for College Libraries under the University of Burdwan, Sukumar Mandal
REAL OR SUBTLE: THE MENTORSHIP EXPERIENCE OF UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST LIBRARY STAFF, EBENEZER MARTIN-YEBOAH MR
The Transformation of the U.S. Government Publishing Office: A Strategic Analysis from an Intergovernmental Perspective, Glenn McGuigan
The Intellectual Patterns of Management Information System Research: A Bibliometric study on International Journal of Management Reviews, Basudev Mohanty and Jyotshna Sahoo
Awareness and Use of OPAC by Distance Learners: The Case of the Open University of Tanzania, Nelson Msagati
Information literacy skills among the postgraduate students at Aligarh Muslim University, India, SHAMIM AKTAR MUNSHI and Priyanka Nagar
FACTORS AFFECTING THE PATTERN OF INFORMATION USE BY FINAL YEAR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES OF NORTH CENTRAL, ZONE, NIGERIA, Adamu Baba Musa
An Appraisal of Open Access Utilization among Academic Librarians in Federal Universities in Northwestern States of Nigeria, Aminu Umar Musa
Ethical usage of Internet facility by Students of Information science at Jimma University, Munusmay Natarajan and Bezawit Fantahun Miss
FACTORS AFFECTING THE PATTERN OF INFORMATION USE BY FINAL YEAR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES OF NORTH CENTRAL, ZONE, NIGERIA, Saidu Sonfada Ndagi and Adamu Baba Musa
Classifying Identity: Organizing an LGBT Library, Kristine Nowak and Amy Jo Mitchell
INFORMATION NEED, ACCESS, AND USE FOR SOCIAL WELFARE AND FAMILY PLANNING BY RURAL DWELLERS IN IDO AND AKINYELE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF OYO STATE, NIGERIA., oluwaseun olubunmi odefadehan, Ayodele Akinola, and Olalekan Odefadehan Dr.
Causal Relationship between Organizational Commitment and Job Satisfaction of Library and Information Professionals: A Canonical Correlation Analysis, EMMANUEL KUNLE OGUNLANA Mr, A B. OSHINAIKE Mr., and Rasaq Oluwadare IBRAHIM Mr.
ICT Literacy Skills And Electronic Information Resources Use By Lecturers In Two Private Universities In Oyo State, Nigeria, Abimbola Oyedele Ojeniyi and Airen Edale Adetimirin
Information Anxiety and Information Overload of Undergraduates in Two Universities in South-West Nigeria, Olufemi J. Ojo Mr
Awareness and Perception Of HIV/AID Preventive Strategies amongst Undergraduate Students of Adeleke University, Ede Osun State. Nigeria, Ibidapo Oketunji Dr
communication asset and usage by rural women in ika north east local government area of delta state, alex n. okwudibie mr.
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICTs) USAGE AND HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY STATUS OF MAIZE CROP FARMERS IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA: IMPLICATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT., Olumuyiwa Akin Olaniyi O.A. and Kayode O. Ismaila
Students’ Perception, Use and Challenges of Electronic Information Resources in Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun Library in Nigeria, Saturday U. Omeluzor, Alarape Asimi Akibu Ph.D., and Olusipe Abiodun Akinwoye
Evaluating the use of Polytechnic Libraries in Nigeria: A Case Study of Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Library, Kwara State, Nigeria, Sodiq Adetunji Onaolapo
Homophily-heterophily consciousness and Staff quality as Correlates of Effective Reference Services in University Libraries of North-Central Nigeria, Stella Amarachukwu Onwukanjo and Oshiotse Andrew Okwilagwe
Digital Nervous System: A Strategy For Enhanced Management And Service Delivery In Federal University Libraries In South-East Nigeria, Ijeoma Dora Onyam and Chinwendu C. Akpom
Information Seeking Behaviour of Masters Students: Affective and Behavioural Dimensions, Aondoana Daniel Orlu
Communication in Information Seeking Behaviour, Aondoana Daniel Orlu, Kaase Dominic Imeh, and Benedict Ifeanyichukwu Okike
An Investigation into the usability of Europe PubMed Central Database., Aondoana Daniel Orlu, Benjamin Jirbee, and Agbenyi j. Idikwu
Information Providers Behaviour: Communication as a Process in Information Behaviour of Pharmaceutical Companies: Part 2, Aondoana Daniel Orlu, Benjamin Jirbee, and Kaase Dominic Imeh
INFORMATION PROVIDERS: CONTEXT AND RELATED FACTORS IN THE INFORMATION BEHAVIOUR OF PHARMACEUTICALS AND NICE, Aondoana Daniel Orlu, VICTOR OZOWA, and AGBENYI J. IDIKWU
A Visualization Model Used for Determining the Effectiveness of Information Retrieval in a Scientific Database, Nestor L. Osorio and Samantha Johnson
Make the Children Read: Participatory Rural Approach in School Libraries in Umueri, Nigeria., Ngozi P. Osuchukwu Mrs and Nelson Edewor Mr
Leveraging On Organizational Culture For Innovative Services: A Case Study Of Prof. Kenneth Dike State Central eLibrary, Awka, Nkem Ekene Osuigwe Dr.
Applying UTAUT in Clinical Informatics Research, Kehinde Abayomi Owolabi Mr, Evans Neil Dr, and Patrick Thokozani Mhlongo Prof
Emotional Intelligence of Library Personnel and Library Work Productivity in Selected Academic Libraries in Oyo State, Nigeria, John Adeboye Oyeboade
Impact of Electronic Surveillance Systems on Theft and Mutilation in Francis Suleimanu Idachaba Library, University of Agriculture Makurdi, Victor Ozowa, Jane Aba, and Titi Aba
Rural Women and their Information Seeking Behavior, Ijiekhuamhen Osaze Patrick and Omosekejimi Ademola Ferdinand
Decolonizing Our Library System: The Living Librarians (Baansi) of Dagbon, Northern Ghana, Florence Dedzoe-Dzokotoe Plockey Mrs. and Baba Alaa-Bany Ahamed Mr.
Asia-Pacific Journal of Management Research and Innovation, 2004-2015: A Bibliometric Study, Sankar P Mr and Kavitha E S Dr
System Branding in Three Public Libraries: Live Oak Public Libraries, Charlotte Mecklenberg Library, and Richland Library, Patrick Roughen
Status of Open Access Institutional Digital Repositories in Agricultural Sciences: A Case Study of Asia, Bijan Kumar Roy, Subal Chandra Biswas, and Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay
A Selective Review of Scholarly Communications on Palm Leaf Manuscripts, Jyotshna Sahoo
Indian Doctoral Research in Social Sciences with Specific Reference to Library and Information Science, Jyotshna Sahoo, Santosini Mundhial, and Basudev Mohanty
Citation Mapping of Advances In Anthropology, sanjukta sahoo 2976942
Contributions of Indian authors to Library Philosophy and Practice (e-Journal) during 2001 to 2015, Manoj Kumar Sa and Nilaranjan Barik
Physically Challenged Students and Their Information Needs, Atanda S. Sambo
Publications Trends in Nuclear Physics: A Global Perspective, RAMIAH SANTHA KUMAR Mr
Publication Trends in Global Output of Spintronics: A Scientometric Profile, RAMIAH SANTHA KUMAR Dr
Research Trends in Medical Physics: A Global Perspective, RAMIAH SANTHA KUMAR Mr
Periodical Literature Bibliometric Analysis: A case study of four International Journals, BIPIN BIHARI SETHI
Scientometric Study of Periodical Literature with Journals “Language Sciences” and “Linguistics and Education”, BIPIN BIHARI SETHI
Research priorities setting for the National Library and Archives of the Islamic republic of IRAN, Farzaneh Shadanpoor, Amir Moghadami, and Reza Khanipour
INFLUENCE OF USER NEEDS AND SATISFACTION ON PATRONAGE OF REFERENCE SERVICES BY UNDERGRADUATES IN SELECTED UNIVERSITIES IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA, Oluwayinka Esther Solanke Mrs and Kenneth I. N Nwalo Dr.
THE EFFECT OF SOCIAL NETWORKING ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: THE PERSPECTIVE OF FACULTY MEMBERS OF PERIYAR UNIVERSITY, SALEM, Sudha S and Kavitha ES Dr
Iranian Young Adults’ Perceptions and Use of Public Library Services, Zahra Tabatabaei Shahrabad, Masoumeh Tajafari, and Azam Sanatjoo