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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.
2023
Electronic Information Resources Management Tactics in Modern Libraries: Bring Back Library Users or Follow Them Remotely: A Critical Review, Ibrahim WADA Ph.D. (CLN,); Mercy Enefu Okwoli Ph.D. (CLN); and Patricia Ngozi Ofodu Ph.D. (CLN)
Analysing Information Seeking Behavior of College Students in Changing Environment, Paramjeet Kaur Walia and Deepti Khatri
Staff Training Indices for Effective Library Services in Donald E.U. Ekong Library, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria., Nkiruka Blessing Wali and Jeremiah Emeka Ugwulebo
An Investigation of Information Needs and Information Seeking Behaviour of Nursing and Clinical Students in an Academic Healthcare Institution., Catherine Wanyingi, Peter Gatiti, and Arnold Mwanzu
A Prototype Design of Bibliographic Database for Doctoral Theses Using WINISIS : a practical approach, Vijay Ganesh Wardikar Viju
Information Literacy Skills among Female Students of Secondary Schools in Bangladesh, Wares-Ul-Matin, Md. Jahangir Alam, Bilkis Begum, and Md. Sakib Biswas
EFFECT OF LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ON THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF LIBRARY SERVICES, Japheth Abdulazeez Yaya Dr
SOCIAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES AS DETERMINANTS TO INFORMATION SHARING AMONG LIS STUDENTS IN KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY, MALETE, AbdulKadir Olalekan Yusuf and Kabir Alabi Sulaiman
EXPLORING KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONG HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES; A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW, Jemilat Yusuf, Abubakar Yusuf Ph.D, and Julius Kayode Apotiade Ph.D
AWARENESS AND ADOPTION OF MOBILE TECHNOLOGY-BASED LIBRARY SERVICES IN FEDERAL POLYTECHNICS IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA, Tunde Idris Yusuf and Omotayo Jimoh JIMOH
Preserving Indigenous Irrigation Wisdom, Augustine Zimik and Rabindra Kumar Mahapatra
2022
Pattern and Magnitude of Utilization of Information Resource Facilities and Services at Health Sciences Library in the Midst of COVID – 19 Pandemic, Saima Aamir, Nosheen Mahmood, Zahida Anjum, Noura Bin Hewaishel, and Ikram Ul Haq
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES IN LIBRARIES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW, Mercy ABAH, Nasir Koranteng Asiedu, and DeGraft Johnson Dei
Application of Online Platforms for Research Visibility by Professional Librarians in Nigeria Universities., Tukur Abba Dr and Ifeanyi Anene
DISASTER CONTROL PRACTICES BY LIBRARIANS FOR ENHANCED PRESERVATION OF INFORMATION RESOURCES IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA, Suleiman Abdullahi, Kabir Ibrahim Mr, and Mustapha Haruna Dr
Disaster Preparedness Plan and Response Strategy as a Panacea for Effective Information Resources Preservation in University Libraries in North East, Nigeria., Suleiman Abdullahi, V N. Nwachuku Prof., and Aliyu Isyaku Ahmad
Adoption of Demand Driven Acquisition among Malaysian Academic Libraries: The Mediating Effect of Readiness, Noorhidawati Abdullah and Aliyu Olugbenga Yusuf
THE CULTURE OF READING: THE BENEFITS, THE ROLE OF LIBRARIES, AND THE CHALLENGES IN THE 21ST CENTURY, USMAN ABDULSALAM
WIDOWS AND THEIR INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR IN SOUTH -WESTERN NIGERIA, OLUREMI ADENIKE ABIOLU DR
INFORMATION OVERLOAD AND RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY OF LIBRARIANS AT UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN LIBRARY, GIDEON ABOWHA
User Satisfaction on Library Resources and Services: A Case Study of Pontifical Institute of Theology and Philosophy Alwaye (PIA) Library at Mangalapuzha Campus, Prakash Abraham and Neetha Devan Sabu
A Proposed e-Readiness Assessment Model for University Libraries in Nigeria, Muhammad Kabir Abubakar
Identifying an Analytical Framework to Assess the Determinants of ICT Adoption in Libraries and its Implications for Teaching and Learning during Insecurity, Muhammad Kabir Abubakar
The Role of Academic Libraries in Restoring Quality Teaching and Learning in Education for Sustainable Development in Nigeria, muhammad Kabir Abubakar
Breaking the Barriers: A Phenomenological Study of Women’s Non-Governmental Organisations’ Adoption of Social Media, Muhammad Kabir Abubakar and Patricia Neo Mooko
Work Place Evaluation and Change Demand in State University Libraries, Odisha: A Future Perspective Based on Users Opinion’s, Shubhasmita Acharya Mrs
Availability and Influence of Electronic Resources Usage on Job Satisfaction among Publishing Staff in South-west Nigeria., Babafemi Richard Adebayo
Availability and Influence of Electronic Resources Usage on Job Satisfaction among Publishing Staff in South-west Nigeria., Babafemi Richard Adebayo
Influence of Information Literacy and Information use on competence of Community Health Practitioners in Ibadan, Nigeria, Iseoluwa Adedokun Mr
An Assessment of Information Literacy Competence of Doctoral Students in Universities in Ogun State, Adesola Adekunle and Ezinwanyi Madukoma
Research Self-Efficacy and Research Productivity of Doctoral Students in Universities in Ogun State, Adesola Paul Adekunle and Ezinwanyi Madukoma
Use of Information and Communication Technologies and Perceived Job Performance of University Libraries’ Personnel in Oyo State, Nigeria, Fisayo Adesola Adekunle Mr, Daniel Olusegun Ikegune Mr, and Bright Ajayi Mr
Information Literacy as Correlates of Engineering Undergraduates’ Use of Electronic Resources in Three Universities in Osun State, Nigeria., Rashidat Taiwo ADELEKE University Library, and Popoola Akanni Awogbami Prof.
Awareness And Usage Of E-Resources Among Undergraduate In Fountain University, Osun State, Nigeria, Fausat Kehinde Adenariwo
Availability and Accessibility of Electronic Information Resources in Academic Libraries as Predictors of Academic Performance of Students, Fausat Kehinde Adenariwo and Abdulakeem Sodeeq SULYMAN
Ethical Behaviour and the Use of Social Media by Undergraduates, University of Ibadan., Tolulope Elizabeth Adenekan Phd and Ayomide Joy Lala
Influence of Social Media use on the perceived academic performance of Federal College of Forestry Students, Ibadan Oyo state., Tolulope E. Adenekan and Theresa F. Odusanya
An Evaluative Study of Library use by Military Personnel: A Case Study of 2 Mechanized Division, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment Ibadan, Nigeria, Itunu Mary Adepegba and Iseoluwa Adedokun
Information Sources, Trust and World War: Libraries' Role in Preventing Wars, Adebowale Jeremy Adetayo, Abayomi Ebenezer Adesoye, and Oluwaseun Odunayo Babalola
Leveraging Digital Infopreneurship for Financial Well-Being of Academic Librarians: The Nigerian Perspective, Adebowale Jeremy Adetayo, Aishatu Ibrahim Suleiman, and Musbau Olajire Ayodele
Assessing Undergraduates Social competence on Social Media in Nigeria, 'Niran Adetoro Prof and Benedict Ifeanyi Okike
CHALLENGES OF COPYRIGHT PROTECTION IN THE DIGITAL AGE: THE NIGERIAN PERSPECTIVE, Albert Olu. Adetunji and Nosakhare Okuonghae Mr.
CONTENT BASED RETRIEVAL OF LECTURE VIDEO REPOSITORY: LITERATURE REVIEW, Arun Adrakatti and K R Mulla Dr.
RESEARCH COMPETENCE OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS IN LIBRARY SCHOOLS IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA., Oluwaseyi Esther Afolabi, Opeyem Ebenezer Afolabi, and Marcus Oladotun Aragbaye
INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS, TEACHERS’ SELF-EFFICACY AND USE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES BY SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IJEBU ODE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OGUN STATE., Opeyemi Ebenezer Afolabi, Oluwaseyi Esther Afolabi, and Marcus Oladotun Aragbaye
The National Library of Pakistan: A Survey of Users’ Satisfaction, Muhammad Afzal and Pervaiz Ahmad Prof. Dr.
Use of Cyber Library: A comparative study of undergraduate and postgraduate students, Kritika Agarwal and Babita Jaiswal
PERCEIVED INFLUENCE OF BIBLIOTHERAPY ON THE REHABILITATION OF DRUG ADDICTS IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIAN TEACHING HOSPITALS: AN INVESTIGATIVE STUDY, Priscilla Abike Agbetuyi, Bolanle Oluwafunke Adeleye, and Joseph Kehinde Omolade
ASSESSMENT OF COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES FOR USER SATISFACTION IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN ENUGU STATE, Abaobi David Agbo Dr, Nkechi Idoko Dr, and Elizabeth Titilope Babarinde Dr.
PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH EFFECTIVE PROVISION OF INFORMATION ON AGRICULTURAL INSURANCE TO RURAL FARMERS FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION., Abaobi David Agbo Dr; Victor N. Nwachukwu Prof; and Ishmael, Umunnakwe Agbo Mr
Sources of Library Information Needs for Climate Change Adaptation among Rural Farmers in South Eastern Nigeria, Abaobi David Agbo PhD, Christian Sunday Ugwuanyi PhD, and Onyinye Regina Ekere Mrs
Extent of Provision of Library information for Climate Change Adaptation among Rural Farmers in Nigeria, Abaobi David Agbo PhD, Christian Sunday Ugwuanyi PhD, Onyinye Regina Ekere Mrs, and Nkechi Idoko PhD
INVESTIGATION OF THE USERS’ ACCESS TO HEALTH INFORMATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT DURING THE COVID 19 ERA IN PROFESSOR KENNETH DIKE E-CENTRAL LIBRARY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE, Eliezer C. Agim and maureen azolo
The Effect of Library Orientation Programme on the Use of Library Resources by New Students in the University of Education, Winneba. (UEW), Joseph Owuraku Agyeiku, Joseph Owuraku Agyeiku Mr, Joseph Owuraku Agyeiku, and Joseph owuraku Agyeiku. Mr
Information Users’ Preference on the Use of Print and Electronic Resources in the University of Education, Winneba,(UEW) Ghana: A Survey, Joseph Owuraku Agyeiku and Regina Odei Ms
AVAILABILITY, ACCESSIBILITY AND UTILIZATION OF ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES AND SERVICES BY STAFF OF NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY, KADUNA, Abdulwasiu Ahmad Ismail and Tukur Abduljabbar
KNOWLEDGE SHARING PRACTICES WITHIN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIAN DEFENSE ACADEMY (NDA) LIBRARY, Abdulwasiu Ahmad Ismail, Tukur Abduljabbar, Aondover Sixtus Andoors, Aliyu Mohammed Mahmud, and Safiya Garba Mohammed
PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT AND JOB SATISFACTION OF SUPPORT STAFF IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES, Sajjad Ahmad Mr., Naveed Anwar Mr, and Muhammad Tariq Dr.
Comparative Study for Assessment of Koha and SLIMS Features in Public Sector College Libraries of Sindh, Aijaz Akhter Ahmedani, Khurram Shahzad, Rashid Siddique, and Sara Khan
Factors Affecting the Development of Open Digital Repositories in Pakistan: A Chief Librarian's Perspective, Bashir Ahmed, Rubina Bhatti Prof. Dr., and Shakeel Ahmad Khan Dr.
Never Give Up! From LAMP To Koha: A Case Of University Of Engineering & Technology, Taxila Library, Bashir Ahmed, Rubina Bhatti Prof. Dr., and Shakeel Ahmad Khan Dr.
USE OF ACADEMIC LIBRARY IN DIGITAL REVOLUTION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA, Yakub Olayinka AHMED, Idirs SULAIMAN, and Okah Mary ONOJAH
Assessment of Students' Attitudes towards Entrepreneurship Development Initiatives in Kwara State University, Malete (Case Study of Faculty of Communication and Information Science), Yakub Olayinka Ahmed and Abdulakeem Sodeeq SULYMAN
Mapping of Highly Cited Articles Published in The Journal of Academic Librarianship, Zia Ahmed, Ikram Ul Haq, Mumtaz Hussain Satti, and Fayaz Ul Haq
NATIONAL SECURITY IN NIGERIA: THE ROLE OF AN OPEN AND DISTANCE ACADEMIC LIBRARY., Ugonna Vivian Ailakhu, Nkata U. Kalu, and Collins Odili
Elitism, Escapism and Existentialism: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the Reading Habits of Indian Young Adults, Nimisha Ajaikumar and Vipin Roldant
Cataloguing and Classification Practices for Quality Services Delivery by Library Professionals in Institutions in Kwara State, Nigeria, Florence O. Ajani Ph.D, Basirat O. Amzat, Bukola O. James, and Abdulakeem Sodeeq Sulyman
Information Needs Assessment and the Usefulness of Library Electronic Resources as Sources of Critical Information, Patrick Ajibade PhD and Ndakasharwa Muchaonyerwa PhD
SOCIAL MEDIA: ACCESS TO REFERENCE SERVICES BY STUDENTS IN A UNIVERSITY LIBRARY IN SOUTH-EAST, NIGERIA, Nancy Chinenyenwa Akagha Mrs, Samuel Kelechukwu Ibenne Dr, Ifeyinwa Blessing Okoye Dr, and Ogechi Iheanacho-Kelechi Mrs
Creating Digital Archive using Dspace: A Case Study of National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC), Pakistan, faheem Akbar
Toward a Theoretical Model for Scientific Information Seeking, Mirza Muhammad Akbar
Attitude as Predictor of Academic Achievement of Students in Introduction to Library Studies in Federal Colleges of Education in Southern Nigeria, Johnson Ayodeji Akerele, Akin Awoyemi, and Samuel Oke Ogunniyi PhD
Electronic Health (e-health) Literacy among Undergraduate University Students, Kalsoom Akhtar, Shazia Yusuf Dr, Samar Fahd Dr, and Imran Ajmal
MARKETING OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES IN TWO MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA, Helen Olubunmi Akinade and Adeyemi Adewale Akinola
A MATHEMATICAL MODEL FOR THE ADOPTION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOL LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA, Helen Olubunmi Jaiyeola Akinade, Jeremiah Ademola Balogun, and Peter Adebayo Idowu
Computer Ergonomics and Computer-related Illnesses: The Experience of Library Personnel, Olaide Akinbo and Damilare Andrew Omideyi
Lecturers’ Awareness, Perception and Utilization of Institutional Repositories in Two Universities in Nigeria, Lawrence AKINGBADE
Physical Work Environment and Job Satisfaction of Library Personnel in Academic Libraries in Ogun state, Nigeria, Omolara Olufunmilayo Akinlade, Fredrick O. Ajegbomogun, and Nancy Okorie Ph.D
MENTORING TECHNIQUE: A REFLECTIVE WARNINGS ON DYSFUNCTIONAL MENTORING ON DEVELOPING LEADERS IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE PROFESSION, Samson Akinola
A Synopsis of Institutional Repositories in Nigerian University System: Advantages and Challenges, Samson Adesina Akinola, Dolapo P. Olagoke, and Opeyemi F. Opawale
Use of Social Media and its Perceived Implications on the Social Life of Students: A Case Study of the Students of Joseph Ayo Babalola University Ikeji – Arakeji, Nigeria, Samson Akinola and Francis Opeyemi Opawale
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SKILLS AND DIGITAL PRESERVATION PRACTICES BY LIBRARY PERSONNEL IN SOME SELECTED UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA, Azeez Adekunle Akintonde and Olalekan Abiola Awujoola
FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION (4IR) TECHNOLOGIES AS CATALYST FOR PARTNERSHIP AND COLLABORATION AMONG LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA: A REVIEW, Amugen Sarah Akpobasah Mrs, Gloria Ngozi Mordi Mrs (CLN), Ochigbihi Prince Owoicho Mr, and Ademola Ferdinand Omosekejimi Mr (CLN)
Impact of Organizational Climate on Job Performance in Nigerian University Libraries: Perceptions of Academic Librarians, Chinwendu C. Akpom Dr, Emmanuel Chukwudi Ihekwoaba Dr, and Harriet Uche Igbo Dr
INFLUENCE OF ELECTRONIC REFERENCE ON USERS’ SATISFACTION IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES, Anulika Akpunonu
A STUDY ON THE USE OF ACADEMIC SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES (ASNSs) BY PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIANS IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA, Nse E. Akwang PhD, CLN
Influence of Mentoring, Job Rotation and Library Tour on Service Delivery in Academic Libraries in Imo State., Amarachi Glory Alala, Stella Chikezie Aguwa, and Miriam I. Onyegbula
User-Centered Problem-Based Learning at Learning Commons: In Search of a Unique Learning Pedagogy in Academia, Mohammed Khalid Alam and Youji Kohda
The Use of Personal Digital Archiving For Effective Learning During Pandemic Covid-19, Naufal Ahmad Rijalul Alam
Unlocking the Rusty Padlock: The Role of the Scientific Tradition of Pesantren Karanggedang on the Literacy Development in the Surrounding Village Community, Amri Mahbub Alfathon, Achmad Riyadi Alberto, and Aldila Putri Hakmi
Research on Library and Information Science Services by Pakistani Authors from 2011 to 2020, Khalid Al Fouzan, Ikram Ul Haq, Amir Latif, and Muhammad Azhar Ishaq
Community Library Services Delivery and Adult Library Education for the Aged in Rural Communities in Nigeria, Adizetu A. Ali Dr, Emmanuel Chukwudi Ihekwoaba PhD, and Chioma C. Onoh
Academic Libraries during the COVID-19 in the Higher Education Institutions: A Case of Supporting Role to an Online Academic Activities, Basharat Ali, Nazia Malik, and Rustum Ali
MEASURING INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS OF MBBS STUDENTS, Imran Ali, Rashid Siddique, and Khurram Shahzad
Job Satisfaction among Library Professionals of Central University Libraries in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh: A Comparative Study, Kasam Ali and Nishat Fatima Prof.
IMPACT OF PUBLICITY ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF LIBRARY SERVICES IN IFELODUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KWARA STATE NIGERIA, MULIKAT ALIYU
LIBRARY USAGE STATISTICS (2018-2020): A PREREQUISITE FOR EVALUATING INFORMATION SERVICE DELIVERY IN NYONG ESSIEN LIBRARY, UNIVERSITY OF UYO, NIGERIA, Daniel Aniekan Aloysius and Eno Richard Torosco
ACADEMIC INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES IN NIGERIAN FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES, Chidi Amaechi Ph.D and Joseph Oluchukwu Wogu Ph.D