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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
Understanding the Expectations of Pakistani Libraries Users: A LibQUAL Study, Shafiq Ur Rehman
Perceptions of Pakistani Users about Library Service Quality: LibQUAL Comments, Shafiq Ur Rehman and Widad Mustafa El Hadi
Present Status of Library Cooperation, Networking, and Resource Sharing in Bangladesh: Web-based Library Cooperation for Access to World-wide Information, Mirza Mohd. Rezaul Islam
Open Access Repositories in Asia: From SAARC to Asian Tigers, Bijan Kumar Roy, Subal Chandra Biswas, and Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay
The Usability of OPAC Interface Features: The Perspective of Postgraduate Students at International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Mboni Ruzegea
ICT Skills and Computer Self-Efficacy of Research Students: The Case of Institute of Pure & Applied Biology and Biotechnology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan, Muhammad Naushad Sabzwari, Rubina Bhatti, and Bashir Ahmed
Users' Perception of Self-check System at International Islamic University, Malaysia Library, Hauwa Sadiq and Amina Bagudu
Rural Libraries in Support of Rural Reconstruction: Tagores’ Thinking and Reality, Nimai Chand Saha and Keshab Chandra Sinha Mr.
Educators' Perspective on Library Education in Nigeria, Adam Gambo Saleh
Does the Digital Environment Improve Modern Users' Internet Awareness?, T Saravanan, M. M. Kalaivani, and V. Senthilkumar
Status of E-Theses Repositories with Special Reference to India, Shantashree Sengupta
Building an Iran Web Archive in the National Library and Archives of Iran: A Feasibility Study, Farzaneh Shadanpour, Saeideh Akbari Dariyan, Reza Shahrabi Farahani, Soudeh Seirafi, and Alireza Vazifehdoust
A Macro Sketch of Users’ Needs, Satisfaction, and Library Performance: A Survey of University Libraries in Pakistan, Farzana Shafique, Shafiq Ur Rehman, and Khalid Mahmood
Perceptions of Information Professionals about Knowledge Management in the Information Institutions of Bangladesh: An Exploratory Study, Md. Abul Kalam Siddike and M Nasiruddin Munshi
Faculty Use of University Library Resources: A Study of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State, Nigeria, A.O. Simisaye
Information Use, Satisfaction, and Difficulties: A Case Study of Agricultural Scientists in India, K.P. Singh
Use of E-Journals by Medical Professionals: A Study of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Libraries in Delhi, K.P. Singh and Malkeet Singh Gill
Measuring Service Quality in Dr. Zakir Husain Library, J.M.I, New Delhi: A Survey, Md. Sohail and M. Mazoom Raza
User Education Programs in Academic Libraries: The Experience of the International Islamic University Malaysia Students, Shammasi Ali Suleiman
Content Organization in Websites of Agricultural Universities in India: A Web Analytic Study, Kothainayaki Suresh and S. Gopalakrishnan
Trends and Practices of Seeking Online Information Sources: The Case of Science Faculties of a Developing Country, Muzammil Tahira, Kanwal Ameen, and Rosa Alinda Alias
Scientific Publications of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu: Scientometric Analysis, A. Thirumagal
Stem Cell Research: A Bibliometric Analysis from 1999-2008, A. Thirumagal
The Impact of Kenya National Library Services (KNLS), Kisumu Provincial Mobile Library Services On Education in Kisumu County,Kenya., James Macharia Tutu
Evaluation of Entrepreneurship Awareness and Skills among LIS Students in Universities in South East Nigeria, Felicia Ugwu and C.N. Ezeani
Information Literacy Skills: A Survey of the Transition of Students from Secondary to University Education in Edo State, Nigeria, Christopher O. Ukpebor and Daniel Emojorho
The Role of University Libraries in Enhancing Local Content Availability in the Nigerian Community, Chimezie Patrick Uzuegbu
Digital Librarians and the Challenges of Open Access to Knowledge: The Michael Okpara University of Agriculture (MOUAU) Library Experience, Chimezie Patrick Uzuegbu and Faustinus U. McAlbert
Content Analysis of Journal Literature published from UK and USA, Paramjeet Kaur Walia and Manpreet Kaur
The Islamic Era and Its Importance to Knowledge and the Development of Libraries, Zahid Ashraf Wani and Tabasum Maqbool
Wittgensteinian Support for Domain Analysis in Classification, Andrew Wesolek
Information Needs, Sources and Information Seeking Behaviour of Women Artisans in Offa Metropolis, Tunde Idris Yusuf
Citation Analysis of PhD Theses in Psychology of Selected Universities in Andhra Pradesh, India, N. Zafrunnisha
2011
Citation Analysis of Authorship and Articles Characterization in Technology and Development: A Journal of Scientific and Technological Research, Tukur Abba and Musa Dauda Bassi
Determinants of Library Use Among Students of Agriculture: A Case Study of Lagos State Polytechnic, Ajayi Taiwo Abosede and Ogunyemi Oluwole Ibikunle
Academic Libraries in Nigeria in the 21st Century, Bappah Magaji Abubakar
ICTs and Information Needs of Rural Female Farmers in Delta State, Nigeria, Edwin I. Achugbue and Sylvester O. Anie
Influence of Locus of Control and Computer Skills on the Use of Internet Resources by Undergraduate Students in Nigerian Universities, O. O. Adeagbo
Recognition of Library Terms and Concepts by Undergraduate Students, Lydia Ola Adedibu and Isaac Olugbenga Ajala
Insurance Coverage in Nigerian Academic Libraries, E. Ademola Adekanye
Reference Service in Academic Libraries: Accommodation of International Students, Olugbenga Ademodi
Teaching Effectiveness, Availability, Accessibility, and Use of Library and Information Resources Among Teaching Staff of Schools of Nursing in Osun and Oyo State, Nigeria, Moses Oladele Adeoye and S. O. Popoola
Investigating the Information Needs of Sandwich and Part- Time Students of Two Public Universities in Ogun State, Nigeria, Abayomi Ebenezer Adesoye and Oyintola Isiaka Amusa
Library Habits of Distance Learning Students of the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, Airen Adetimirin and Godwin Omogbhe
Students' Level of Study and User of Library Resources in Nigerian Universities: A Comparative Study, Idayat Odunola Agboola and Olusola Bamidele Bamigboye
Universal Bibliographic Control of Publications in Nigeria: The Journey So Far, Anthony Agena Igbashal and Jessica Aheman Agoh
Bibliographic Control of Publications: The Impact on African Countries, Anthony Agena Igbashal and Jacob F. Tsegba
A Survey of Senior Secondary School Libraries in Jammu and Kashmir, India, Sofi Zahoor Ahmad
Doctoral Research in Library and Information Science by Pakistani Professionals: An Analysis, Rais Ahmed Samdani and Rubina Bhatti
Poor Reading Habits Among Nigerians: The Role of Libraries, A. J. Aina, J. I. Ogungbeni, J. A. Adigun, and T. C. Ogundipe
Work-related Stress among Librarians and Information Professionals in a Nigerian University, Emmanuel Babatunde Ajala
Indispensability of Library Services to All Professions, C. O. Ajidahun
Computer and Internet Facilities Use in Distance Education: A Survey of Sandwich Students of University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, Samson Oyeniyi Akande
The Role of Public Libraries in Promoting Adult Education in Nigeria, Daniel O. Akparobore
Management of Records in University Libraries in the South-South Zone of Nigeria, Blessing Amina Akporhonor
Book Availability and Performance Measure in an Academic Library: The Case of the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) Library, Mthatha Campus, Gbade A. Alabi
Library Instructon Programme As a Correlate of Student Catalogue Use in Colleges of Education Libraries, Samuel Arubam Amkpa and Amudat I. Imam
Appraisal of Classification Schemes and Their Effectiveness in Organizing Law Collections in Nigerian Law Faculties, O. I. Amusa and A. O. Iyoro
Impact of Information Computer Technology on Primary Health Care Services to Rural Communities in Niger Delta Region of Nigeria, Sylvester O. Anie
The Economic and Social Benefits of ICT Policies In Nigeria, Sylvester Ozioma Anie
The Impact of Gender on the Use of the Digital Library at the University of Ibadan, Sylvester Ozioma Anie
Scientometric Portrait of Dr. Atta-ur-Rahman, Manzoor Ahmad Khan Anjum and Munir Ahmad
Information Requirements of Pakistani Media Practitioners: A Comparative Study, Munra Nasreen Ansari
Information Needs of Policy Makers in Nigeria: The Case of Imo State Civil Service, Emmanuel U. Anyanwu, Enyinna Zander, and Desmond Oparaku
Internet Services in Nigerian Private Universities: A Case Study, Isaac Echezonam Anyira
One Among the Twelve: How Library Professionals Constitute a Serious Challenge to the Provision of Library Services in the 21st Century, Isaac Echezonam Anyira
The Anatomy of Library Users in the 21st Century, Isaac Echezonam Anyira
Issues In Citing Internet Resources: What Nigerian Authors, Librarians, and Information Seekers Must Abide In, Isaac Echezonam Anyira and Anthonia Awabueze
Use of the Internet by Research Scholars and Post- Graduate Students of the Science Faculty of Aligarh Muslim University, Mohammad Aqil and Parvez Ahmad
Reality versus Expectations: A Survey of University of the Punjab's Libraries Using SERVQUAL, Alia Arshad and Kanwal Ameen
Use of Library Resources by Staff and Students of Secondary Schools in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State, Uche Arua and George I. Chinaka
Perceived Records Management Practice and Decision Making Among University Administrators in Nigeria, Bola C. Atulomah
Corruption Eradication in Nigeria: An Appraisal, Oyinola Oluwagmamiga Ayobami
A Survey of Children's and Young Adult Books in Iran: 2000-2008, Mina Akhbari Azad and Zahra Abazari
Analysis of LIS Research Articles 1997-2007: Critical Thinking, Gender, and Education, Fahimeh Babalhavaeji and Mitra Ghiasi
Information Seeking Behaviours of Rural Women in Malaysia, Ahmad Bakeri Abu Bakar
A Survey of Information Resources Required by Ulama to Perform Their Work Roles: A Case Study of Borno State, Nigeria, Ahmed Bakeri Abu Bakar and Adam Gambo Saleh
Mapping of Tapioca (Sago) Research in India: A Scientometric Analysis, R. Balasubramani and C. Murugan
Availability and Accessibility of Internet Facilities in Nigerian University Libraries: A Case Study of Two Federal Universities in South West Nigeria, Olusola Bamidele Bamigboye and Idayat Odunola Agboola
Use of Newspapers by Students of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria, O. M. Bankole and S. O. Babalola
The Library is a Growing Organism: Ranganathan's Fifth Law of Library Science and the Academic Library in the Digital Era, Keren Barner
A Critical Examination of Information and Communication Technology Policies: Effects on Library Services in Nigeria, Emmanuel E. Baro
Gender Differences in Use of Electronic Resources in University Libraries of Adamawa State, Nigeria, Musa Dauda Bassi and Emmanuel Camble
Revisiting Academic Library Design: A Response to William T. Caniano's "Academic Library Design: A Commons or an Athenaeum", Donald Beagle
Internet Use by Social Scientists at the Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan: A Survey, Rubina Bhatti, Mahe Bushra Asghar, Sarwat Mukhtar, and Tariq M. Chohan
Relevance of Ranganathan's Laws of Library Science in Library Marketing, R. K. Bhatt
Open Access, African Scholarly Publishing, and Cultural Rights: An Exploratory Usage and Accessibility Study, Natalia Taylor Bowdoin
An Exploratory Study of Indian Science and Technology Publication Output, G. Buchandiran
Citation Analysis of Dissertations of Law Submitted to University of Delhi, Joginder Singh Burman and M. Sheela
The School Library As a Foundational Step To Childrens’ Effective Reading Habits, Isaac Oluwadare Busayo
Usage of E-Resources in Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, with Special Reference to the UGC-Infonet Digital Library Consortium, Suresh K. Chauhan, Prem Chand, and Sarbjot Kaur
A Survey of Engineering College Libraries in Sri Venkateswara University Area, Andhra Pradesh, India, C. Chinna Balu and Dr. V. Pulla Reddy
Building Institutional Repositories in Bangladesh Using Dspace: A New Paradigm of Scholarly Communication, M. Hossam Haider Chowdhury, Nazim Uddin, Hasina Afroz, and Abdul Hayee Sameni