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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.
2012
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
Knowledge Economy from the Pakistani Perspective, Ikramul Haq and Pervaiz Ahmad
Faculty Perceptions of the Value of Academic Libraries: A Mixed Method Study, Kelly L. Heider, Sandra Janicki, Joann Janosko, Blaine Knupp, and Carl Rahkonen
The Importance of Case Studies for LIS Education, Tony Horava and Bill Curran
Information Needs of Rural Women: A Study of Three Villages of Bangladesh, Arman Hossain and Shariful Islam
The Role of Information Dissemination in Attaining Food Security in Katsina State, Nigeria, Yusuf El-Ladan Ibrahim and Lawal Iro Sani
A Survey on the Present State of School Libraries in Benin City, Jerome Idiegbeyan-Ose and Innocent Okoedion
Organization of Islamic Knowledge in Libraries: The Role of Classification Systems, Haroon Idrees
Influence of Electronic Media on Reading Ability of School Children, J.C. Igbokwe, Nnenna A. Obidike, and E.C. Ezeji
The Use of ICTs and Audiovisual Resources in Developing Children’s Reading Habits in Nigeria, Uzoamaka Igwesi, J.N. Chimah, and V. N. Nwachukwu
Gender Differences in Computer Literacy Among Clinical Medical Students in Selected Southern Nigerian Universities, V. E. Ikolo and R. B. Okiy
Teaching Information Literacy to Students of the Long-Tail Market: A Pedagogical Approach, Ashley Paige Ireland
Undergraduate Students' Perception of Copyright Infringement: A Case Study of the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, Chidi Deborah Isiakpona
Use of E-Journals by Students and Research Scholars in the Department of Botany of Aligarh Muslim University, Shajarul Islam Khan
Disaster Preparedness at the State Public Library, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, Abdulwahab Olanrewaju Issa, Mulikat Bola Aliyu, Adegboyega Francis Adedeji, and Akangbe Bisilola Rachel
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
Awareness and Use of Open Access Journals by LIS Students at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Oghenetega Ivwighreghweta and Oghenovo K. Onoriode
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
Digitization of Library Collection in Developing Countries: The Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library Experience, K.O. Jagboro, B.O. Omotayo, and W.A. Aboyade
Promoting Open Access to Research in Academic Libraries, Priti Jain
Preparing LIS Professionals for Leadership, Suresh Jange
Open Access Initiatives: A Boon to Academic Libraries, Anupama N. Joshi, R M. Vatnal, and Manjunath G. A
Survey of Information Technology in the Libraries of Tabriz University, Khatoun Kabani and Dariush Matlabi
Users' Perceptions Regarding Networking and Resource Sharing in Selected Academic Libraries of Bangladesh, Abul Kalam Siddike
User Education in Agricultural Science University Libraries in India with Special reference to South India, B. U. Kannappanavar and H.M. Chidananda Swamy
Mapping marketing library services related literature in LIS open access journals, Anna Kaushik
The Identity Crisis of Libraries in the Attention Economy, Nishat Kazi
Use of Information Sources by Faculty Members, Research scholars and Students of the Faculty of Commerce, AMU, Aligarh: A Survey, Abdul Mannan Khan
Departmental Libraries at the University of Peshawar: Current Status, Services, Issues, Challenges and Prospects, Amjid Khan and Rubina Bhatti
Information Needs and Seeking Behavior of Law Faculty Members: A Survey of the University of Peshawar and its Affiliated Law Colleges, Ghalib Khan and Rubina Bhatti
A Review of Problems and Challenges of Library Professionals in Developing Countries including Pakistan, Shakeel Ahmad Khan and Rubina Bhatti
User Preferences on University Websites: A Study, S. Kothainayaki, K. S. Sivakumaren, and S. Gopalakrishnan
Web Based Information Sources and Services: A Case Study of St. Stephen’s College, University of Delhi, Raj Kumar Bhardwaj and Parmjeet K. Walia
University Libraries in Kerala: A SWOT Analysis for Marketing, P.K. Suresh Kumar
Growth and Development of Architectural Engineering College Libraries in Haryana, India, Rajender Kumar
An Analytical Study of Institutional Digital Repositories in India, Bijan Kumar Roy, Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay, and Subal Chandra Biswas
Guiding the Library Search by the English Teacher, David C. Kupfer
Access to Media Resources as Predictor of Adolescents’ Attitude to Sexual and Reproductive Health Practices in Selected Non-Governmental Organisations in Nigeria, Sunday Olusola Ladipo and Adewale Adeduntan Mr
Undergraduate Students Satisfaction With Library Services in A Faculty Library in University of Education,Winneba. Ghana, Gifty Agatha Larson and Micheal Owusu-Acheaw
A Survey of Library and Information Services to Physically-Challenged Students in Academic Libraries in Ogun State, Nigeria, Esther Opeola Lawal-Solarin
Nailing Jelly to the Wall: Understanding Postmodernism's Influence on Library Information Science, Bob LeMoine
Home Pages of Ten Leading Global-Asian Academic Library Websites, Safie Tahmasebi Limoni, Mitra Ghiasi, and Ali A. Razavi
Comparing Journal Impact Factor and H-type Indices in Virology Journals, Zao Liu and Gary (Gang) Wan
Annals of Library and Information Studies, 2002–2010: A Bibliometric Study, Kamal Lochan Jena, Dillip K. Swain, and K. C. Sahoo
Reading Habits of Rural and Urban College Students iIn the 21st Century, Fayaz Ahmad Lone
A Similarity Threshold-based Tool for Generating and Assessing Essay Computer-Based Examinations, Olumide B. Longe
Online Guides to Indian Languages with Particular Reference to Hindi, Punjabi, and Sanskrit, Preeti Mahajan and Neeraj Kumar Singh
Web Impact Factor (WIF) and Link Analysis of Indian Institute of Technologies (IITs): A Webometric Study, Rabindra K. Maharana, K.C. Panda, and J. Sahoo
LIS Curriculum Review Using Focus Group Interviews of Employers, Khalid Mahmood
Alumni Participation in LIS Program Review: The Case of MLIS at University of the Punjab, Khalid Mahmood and Farzana Shafique
Patients' Information Needs in Affiliated Hospitals of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Moosa Majidi, Hodeiseh Mahdavi, and Hasan Siamian
The Availability and Persistence of Web Citations in Iranian LIS Journals (2006-2010), Amirhosein Mardani and Mahmoud Sangari
Developing Technology Skills for Academic Librarians: A Study Based on the Universities in Kerala, India, Susan K. Mathew and M.D. Baby
Impact of the New Legal Deposit System on National Bibliographic Control in Uganda: Developments, Practices, and Challenges, James Matovu and Wilberforce Musoke
Citation patterns in Educational Science theses at the University of Córdoba, Alexander Maz-Machado, Manuel Torralbo-Rodríguez, Mª Pilar Gutiérrez-Arenas, and Francisca Morales Sillero
Addressing Change in Academic Libraries: A Review of Classical Organizational Theory and Implications for Academic Libraries, Glenn S. McGuigan
PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES OF PRISON LIBRARIES IN GHANA: A CASE STUDY OF THE NSAWAM MEDIUM SECURITY PRISONS., CHRISTOPHER MFUM
Reserve Textbooks: To Buy, or Not to Buy?, Julie Middlemas, Patricia Morrison, and Nadra Farina-Hess
India's Efforts in Open Access Publishing, Bhaskar Mukherjee and Bidyut Kumar Mal
Job Openings for Library Professionals in Pakistan: A Content Analysis, Ghulam Mustafa and Munira Nasreen Ansari
Comparative Research Performance Analyses of the Departments of Botany and Zoology of the University of Burdwan from 1960-2000, Amitava Nandi and Amit Kumar Bandyopadhyay
Use of Electronic Databases by Postgraduate Students and Research Scholars at GBPUAT Library, India, Tanveer Haider Naqvi
Preservation and Conservation Issues in Selected Private Universities in South-West Nigeria, Miracle Eka Njeze
Information Technology as a Medium of Inter-organizational Knowledge Sharing, Fatemeh Nooshinfard and Leila Nemati-Anarak
The Use of Google and Yahoo by Internet Users in Nigeria, Obiora Nwosu and Isaac Anyira
Staff Motivation in the University of Lagos Libraries, Nigeria, A.S. Obajemu, N.A. Dekpen, and J.A. Ojo
Libraries as Channels for Disseminating Information and Educating Communities for the Resolution of Conflicts and Promotion of Peace in Africa, Oluwaseun Ireti Obasola
Managing Employee Compensation and Benefits for Job Satisfaction in Libraries and Information Centres in Nigeria, R.O. Odunlade
Establishing a Library Liaison Programme in a Nigerian Academic Library, Ifeanyi Edwin Ogbo, Obiorah Nwosu, and George E. Asogwa
Managing ICT Waste: The Case of Delta State University Abraka, Nigeria, Monday Obaidjevwe Ogbomo, Alex Ozoemelem Obuh, and Elizabeth Ibolo
Perceived Use of Networked Multimedia Applications on Learning in Selected Universities in South West Nigeria, Emmanuel K. Ogunlana
Electronic Information Resources Awareness, Attitude and Use by Academic Staff Members of University of Lagos, Nigeria, Olatokunbo Christopher Okiki
Towards Accelerated Development of Academic Library Services in Nigeria for National Development in the 21st Century, Rose B. Okiy
Effect of Self-Concept, Knowledge Sharing and Utilization on Research Productivity Among Librarians in Public Universities in South-West, Nigeria., sarah okonedo and Sunday Olarenwaju Popoola
Grey Literature Management at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Library, USA: A Macarthur Foundation Grant Research Project, Francisca Okoroma
Assessment of Competencies of Library and Information Science Educators in Nigeria, Michael Onuchukwu Okoye
Social Implications of ICTs: Views of Academic Librarians in Nigeria, Michael Onuchukwu Okoye
Management of Electronic Resources by Cataloguers in Nigerian Federal University Libraries, Michael Onuchukwu Okoye and Chijioke F. Ugwuanyi
Motivation, Job Satisfaction and Service Delivery: Mid-Level Staff at Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Christopher O. Ola and Bolarinwa M. Adeyemi
Information on Maize Production among Rural Youth: A Solution for Sustainable Food Security In Nigeria, O.A. Olaniyi and J.G. Adewale
Influence of Motivation on Turnover of Library Personnel in Some Public Universities in South West Nigeria, Oyetola Solomon Olusegun
Investment Status of Librarians in Tertiary Institutions of Kogi State, Nigeria, Moses Adekunle Omoniwa
Challenges of Public Libraries Patrons in the Use of Information Services for Attainment of Health Millennium Development Goals, Abiola Modupeola Omotosho and Olatokunbo Christopher Okiki
Impact of the Internet on Research Effort of Academics at Abia State University, Uturu, (ABSU), CPC Onwubiko
Grey Literature Acquisition and Management: Challenges in Academic Libraries in Africa, Odaro Osayande and Christopher O. Ukpebor Mr.
Grey Literature Acquisition and Management: Challenges in Academic Libraries in Africa, Odaro Osayande and Christopher O. Ukpebor Mr.
Use of Multimedia for Teaching in Nigerian University System: A Case Study of University of Ibadan, A.B. Oshinaike and S.R. Adekunmisi
The Challenges of Promoting Reading Culture in Nigerian Children through Story Hour, Book Talks and Exhibition: A Case Study of selected Secondary Schools in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria., oyemike victor ossai-onah
Use of Electronic Information Sources (EIS) by Faculty Members in Nigerian Universities, Kehinde Abayomi Owolabi, B.A. Ajiboye, O.W. Lawal, and S.C. Okpeh
Disruptive Readers in Academic Libraries: A Study of Olabisi Onabanjo University Library, F.A. Oyesiku, O. Buraimo, and O.F. Olusanya
Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting, Dublin Core and Accessibility in the OAIster Repository, Michael Peake
Power Information and Communication Network (POWERICONET): A Proposal, Rakesh Prasad and Preeti Mahajan
Impact of ICT Skills on the Use of E-Resources by Information Professionals: A Review of Related Literature, Ganiyu Oluwaseyi Quadri
Free and Open Source Software Movement in LIS Profession in Pakistan, Ata ur Rehman, Khalid Mahmood, and Rubina Bhatti