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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2013

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Growth of literature in the field of Hepatitis-C, Kotti Thavamani

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Infrastructure and Use of ICT in University Libraries of Rajasthan (India), Braj Kishor Tiwari and K.C. Sahoo

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A Comparison of MLIS Curricula Taught in Pakistani Library and Information Science Schools with Higher Education Commission Curriculum, Muhammad Tufail Khan and Khalid Mahmood

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FACTORS INHIBITING THE PERFORMANCE OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION SERVICES IN NIGERIA, Solomon Uganneya, REBECCA APE (Ph.D), and NANCY UGBAGIR

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Empowering Rural Women through Information Provision: The Strategic Roles of the Library., Scholastica C. Ukwoma and Ezii Njoku

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Human Resources, User Education Marketing Strategy, and Students’ Use of Library Services in Some Nigerian Federal Universities, Susan Umeozor

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ITEM COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY: A REFLECTION OF SCHOOL LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA, Chimezie Patrick Uzuegbu and Olamide Tolulomo Ibiyemi

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Motivational Preferences of LIS Professionals in University Libraries of Pakistan, Nosheen Fatima Wairrach

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Usability analysis of Homepage of Websites of National Libraries in Asia, Paramjeet K. Walia and Monika Gupta

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Application of Bradford's Law of Scattering to the Literature of Library & Information Science: A Study of Doctoral Theses Citations Submitted to the Universities of Maharashtra, India, Vijay Ganesh Wardikar Viju

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Censorship and the Challenges of Library Services Delivery in Nigeria, Japheth A. Yaya Mr

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Management Issues for Female Librarians: A Case Study of University of the Punjab, Ammara Yousaf, Madiha Tariq, and Muhammad Shahid Soroya

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Cloud Computing Applications in Indian Central University libraries: A study of librarians` use, MAYANK YUVARAJ

2012

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Access to and Use of Information Centres among Scientists at Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Crops Research Institute, Kumasi, Ghana, Lawrencia D. Acheampong and Michael D. Dzandu

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Workers Training Programmes in Two University Libraries in Nigeria, M. A. Adeniji, G. A. Babalola, and Moses A. Adeniji

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Management of Change in the 21st Century Libraries and Information Centres, Samuel Olu Adeyoyin, Abayomi Imam, and Taofik Olatunde Bello

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Mothers’ Perception of the Influence of Interactive Media on Children Cognitive and Social Development in Lagos, Nigeria., ifeanyi adigwe

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The impact of Information and Communication Technology (ict) on News Processing, Reporting and Dissemination on Broadcast stations in Lagos, Nigeria., ifeanyi adigwe

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Bibliographic Control of Publications: The Impact on African Countries, Anthony Agena Igbashal and Jacob F. Tsegba

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The Challenges of School Libraries after the Implementation of the New Educational Reforms in Ghana., BAFFOUR OHENE AGYEKUM and CHRISTOPHER KWAME FILSON MR

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Use of UGC-Infonet Consortia by the Research Scholars at University of Delhi: A Survey, Naved Ahmad, Imtiaz Basha, and Nishat Fatima

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Modern Trends in Library and Information Science Education in Nigeria: Challenges and the Way Forward, Abdulganiy Okanla Ahmed

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General Structures, Literatures, and Problems of Libraries: Revisiting the State of Librarianship in Africa, James Afebuameh Aiyebelehin

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Public Health Information Service in the Northern Region of Bangladesh: An Exploratory Study, A.K.M. Eamin Ali Akanda and Kazi Mostak Gausul Hoq

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Reading Culture, Parental Involvement and Children’s Development in Formative Years: The Covenant University Experience, Nadia Akindele

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Constraints to the Effectiveness of Legislative Libraries in Enhancing Legislative Process in North-Western State Houses of Assembly of Nigeria, Shamsuddeen S. Aliyu

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School Environmental Factors and Mathematics Teaching Effectiveness: Implication for E-Learning, Sikiru A. Amoo and Akeem B. Disu

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Reducing Gender Discrimination and Violence against Women through Library and Information Services, Francis O. Anaeme

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Analysis of HIV/AIDS Information Awareness and Effectiveness Among Artisans in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria, Adesoji Adeola Arinola and Olalekan Abraham Adekunjo

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Service Evaluation in Special Libraries of Bahawalpur: A Comparative Study of GCT, QMC, and UCET, Mahe Bushra Asghar and Farzana Shafique

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Content Analysis of Agricultural Issues Reported in Two Nigerian Daily Newspapers, E.A. Awojobi and O.A. Adeokun

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The Challenges and Frustration Of Software Adoption in Nigeria Libraries: A Survey of Some Selected Libraries, Ibrahim Ayandare Ayankola

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Effect of Video on the Teaching of Library Studies among Undergraduates in Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, J. Ayodeji Akerele and Adeola F. Afolabi

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Academic Libraries' External Environment and Environmental Scanning by Managers of Central Libraries of Islamic Azad Universities of Iran, Fahimeh Babalhavaeji and Mohammad Reza Farhadpoor

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Information Needs of the Rural Farmers : A Study from Maharashtra, India: A Survey, Nitin Bhagachand Bachhav

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Student-Based Societies and the Development of Library and Information Profession in Nigeria: Any Nexus? A Case Study of LARISSA, University of Ibadan, Oludayo John Bamgbose

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Internet Use Among Undergraduate Students of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Nigeria, Olubanke Mofoluwaso Bankole and Babalola Stephen Oludayo Mr

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SFX, Information Needs, the Academic Library, and Its User, Keren Barner and Sharon Tal

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Duties and Job Performance Factors of Cataloguers in Nigerian Academic Libraries, M.A. Bello and Y. Mansor

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An Analytical study of the Medical College Libraries of Gujarat in the Age of Information Technology, Atul Bhatt

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An Assessment of Community Inclusion in the Activities of Bahawalpur Museum, South Punjab Pakistan, Rubina Bhatti, Mah-e-Bushra Asghar, Hafiza Zaheer Fatima, and Attia Firdous

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Assessing the Role of Library Associations in Promoting Research Culture in LIS, Rubina Bhatti and Tariq Mahmood Chohan

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Use of E-Resources by Life Scientists: A Case Study of Sambalpur University, India, Bipin Bihari Sethi and K. C. Panda

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The Ethics of Fake Reference, Wayne Bivens-Tatum

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THE ROLE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN GHANA’S RURAL DEVELOPMENT, MICHAEL SAKYI BOATENG

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The Development of a Collection Development Policy, David A. Cabonero and Liezl B. Mayrena

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Scholarly Electronic Journals: Availability and Use in Universities in Nigeria, E.D. Chigbu

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Connectivity and Accessibility in Nigerian University Libraries: A Survey of Access, Usage, and Problems in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, E.D. Chigbu and C.L. Dim

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Scientometric Mapping of Remote Sensing Research Output: A Global Perspective, Murugan Chinnaraj and R. Balasubramani

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Access and Awareness of ICT Resources and Services in Medical College Libraries in Puducherry, S. Dhanavandan, S. Mohammed Esmail, and M. Nagarajan

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Use of Electronic Resources at Krishnasamy College of Engineering & Technology Library, Cuddalore, S. Dhanavandan, S. Mohammed Esmail, and M. Nagarajan

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Driving on the Green Road: Self-archiving Research for Open Access in India, Mallikarjun Dora and Bulu Maharana

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Facilitating ICT Adoption among Research Scientists in Ghana, Lucy Dzandu and Perpetua Dadzie

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Acquisition and Use of Locally Published Law Textbooks as Correlates of Textbook Publishing in Nigeria, M. B. Edem and A. O. Okwilagwe

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Influence of Information Source Parameters and personal Characteristics of Librarians on readers' ability to Retrieve Information in Reference service, Nkoyo B. Edem

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The Effect of Tacit Knowledge for Effective Teaching and Learning Processes among Lecturers at the Delta State University, Abraka, Rexwhite Tega Enakrire and Ndubuisi Gloria Uloma

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Using Social Media for Dynamic Library Service Delivery: The Nigeria Experience, Chinwe Nwogo Ezeani and Uzoamaka Igwesi

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Cataloguing in the Era of ICT: What is Happening in Public Libraries of South-East Nigeria, Jacintha U. Eze

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Staff Training Programmes in Nigerian Public Libraries: The Case of Enugu State Public Library, Jacintha U. Eze

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Citation Pattern of the Nigerian Journal of Horticultural Science from 1990-2005, Bolanle Oluyemisi Fagbola and Mary Adefunke Adejoro

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Reconsidering the Relationship Between Generic and Situated IL Approaches: The Dreyfus Model of Skill Acquisition in Formal Information Literacy Learning Environments, Part I, Robert Farrell

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Citation Analysis of Dissertations and Theses Submitted to the Department of Agricultural Economics And Extension, Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria, Joseph Kehinde Fasae

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Internet Use by Students of Faculty of Science in Two Nigerian Universities, Joseph Kehinde Fasae and Fasa Rachael Aladeniyi

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Library Values that Interface with Technology: Public Service Information Professionals, Zotero, and Open Source Software Decision Making, Peter Fernandez

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Employers’ Expectations of Library Education in Nigeria, Adam Gambo Saleh

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Information as a Major Criterion for Success in Women's Group Activities in Borno State, Nigeria, Adam Gambo Saleh

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The assessment of information prescription service to patients with heart valve disease; applying user‘s satisfaction study, Vahideh Zarea Gavgani and Mina Mahami

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Emerging Challenges to Effective Library Automation and An E-Library: The Case of Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo, Nigeria, B.O. Gbadamosi

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Mentoring as a Career Strategy for Mid-level Public Library Managers: A Selective Review of Literature Involving Methodology and Cross-Disciplines, Janine Golden

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“All Textbooks in the Library!” An Experiment with Library Reserves, Tony Greiner

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Intellectual Educational Resources: Managing the Future in a Conflict Zone, Kashmir, Sumeer Gul and Tariq Ahmad Shah

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South Asia S&T Output during 2001-10: A Comparative Analysis of Pakistan with Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, B.M. Gupta and Adarsh Bala

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Knowledge Economy from the Pakistani Perspective, Ikramul Haq and Pervaiz Ahmad

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Faculty Perceptions of the Value of Academic Libraries: A Mixed Method Study, Kelly L. Heider, Sandra Janicki, Joann Janosko, Blaine Knupp, and Carl Rahkonen

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The Importance of Case Studies for LIS Education, Tony Horava and Bill Curran

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Information Needs of Rural Women: A Study of Three Villages of Bangladesh, Arman Hossain and Shariful Islam

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The Role of Information Dissemination in Attaining Food Security in Katsina State, Nigeria, Yusuf El-Ladan Ibrahim and Lawal Iro Sani

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A Survey on the Present State of School Libraries in Benin City, Jerome Idiegbeyan-Ose and Innocent Okoedion

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Organization of Islamic Knowledge in Libraries: The Role of Classification Systems, Haroon Idrees

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Influence of Electronic Media on Reading Ability of School Children, J.C. Igbokwe, Nnenna A. Obidike, and E.C. Ezeji

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The Use of ICTs and Audiovisual Resources in Developing Children’s Reading Habits in Nigeria, Uzoamaka Igwesi, J.N. Chimah, and V. N. Nwachukwu

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Gender Differences in Computer Literacy Among Clinical Medical Students in Selected Southern Nigerian Universities, V. E. Ikolo and R. B. Okiy

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Teaching Information Literacy to Students of the Long-Tail Market: A Pedagogical Approach, Ashley Paige Ireland

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Undergraduate Students' Perception of Copyright Infringement: A Case Study of the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, Chidi Deborah Isiakpona

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Use of E-Journals by Students and Research Scholars in the Department of Botany of Aligarh Muslim University, Shajarul Islam Khan

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Disaster Preparedness at the State Public Library, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, Abdulwahab Olanrewaju Issa, Mulikat Bola Aliyu, Adegboyega Francis Adedeji, and Akangbe Bisilola Rachel

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INFLUENCE OF DIGITAL LITERACY ON CAREER PROGRESSION AND WORK MOTIVATION OF ACADEMIC LIBRARY STAFF IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA, Victoria O. Itsekor and JULIANA IWU JAMES

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Awareness and Use of Open Access Journals by LIS Students at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Oghenetega Ivwighreghweta and Oghenovo K. Onoriode

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Public Library Information Resources, Facilities, and Services: User Satisfaction with the Edo State Central Library, Benin-City, Nigeria, Basil Enemute Iwhiwhu and Patience Obotayire Okorodudu

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Digitization of Library Collection in Developing Countries: The Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library Experience, K.O. Jagboro, B.O. Omotayo, and W.A. Aboyade

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Promoting Open Access to Research in Academic Libraries, Priti Jain

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Preparing LIS Professionals for Leadership, Suresh Jange

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Open Access Initiatives: A Boon to Academic Libraries, Anupama N. Joshi, R M. Vatnal, and Manjunath G. A

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Survey of Information Technology in the Libraries of Tabriz University, Khatoun Kabani and Dariush Matlabi

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Users' Perceptions Regarding Networking and Resource Sharing in Selected Academic Libraries of Bangladesh, Abul Kalam Siddike

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User Education in Agricultural Science University Libraries in India with Special reference to South India, B. U. Kannappanavar and H.M. Chidananda Swamy

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Mapping marketing library services related literature in LIS open access journals, Anna Kaushik

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The Identity Crisis of Libraries in the Attention Economy, Nishat Kazi

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Use of Information Sources by Faculty Members, Research scholars and Students of the Faculty of Commerce, AMU, Aligarh: A Survey, Abdul Mannan Khan

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Departmental Libraries at the University of Peshawar: Current Status, Services, Issues, Challenges and Prospects, Amjid Khan and Rubina Bhatti