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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2010

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EVALUATING STUDENTS’ USE OF CAMPUS WIDE NETWORK IN ACCESSING LIBRARY RESOURCES AND SERVICES IN NNAMDI AZIKIWE LIBRARY, UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA, DELIGHT UDOCHUKWU and H C. Chukwuemeka

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Outsourcing for Effective Resource Management in Nigerian University Libraries, Akobundu Dike Ugah

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Provision and Use of Legal Information among Civil Rights Groups in the Oil Producing Communities of Nigeria, Margeret U. Ugboma

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Challenges of Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) in Library and Information Science in the ICT Environment, Chijioke F. Ugwuanyi and Jonas U. Ezema

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The Effect of Social Factors on Students' Academic Performance in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions, S.S. Umar, I.O. Shaib, D.N. Aituisi, N.A. Yakubu, and O. Bada

Rebranding Nigeria through Strategic Library Services, Amanze O. Unagha and Samuel K. Ibenne

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MLIS Curriculum at Punjab University: Perception and Reflections, Nosheen Warraich

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Faculty Attitudes Toward Collaboration with Librarians, Atif Yousef

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Citations in Psychology PhD Theses: An Obsolescence Study, N. Zafrunnisha and V. Pulla Reddy

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Quality of Life among Rural Nigerian Women: The Role of Information, Yetunde Abosede Zaid and S. O. Popoola

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Library 2.0: Blogs, Wikis, and RSS to Serve the Library, Alessia Zanin-Yost

2009

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Assessment of Personnel Training Needs in the Ibrahim Babangida Library, Federal University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria, Tukur Abba and Emmanuel M K Dawha

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Searchers' Perception of Access Regulations in Nigerian National Archives, Abiola Abioye

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Partnership between Librarians and Faculty at a Malaysian University Library: A Focus Group Survey, Ahmad Bakeri Abu Bakar

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Virtual Reference Service in the Muslim World: Opportunities and Challenges, Ahmad Bakeri Abu Bakar

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Quality Assurance and the Implication for the Management of University Libraries in Nigeria, E.L. Adebayo

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Computer Skill among Librarians in Academic Libraries in Ondo and Ekiti States, Nigeria, D.T. Ademodi and E. O. Adepoju

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Knowledge, Perception, and Attitudes of Library Personnel towards Preservation of Information Resources in Nigerian Federal University Libraries, Samson Oyeniyi Akande

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Analytical Study of Master of Library Science Dissertations at the University of Maiduguri, Nigeria, Yahaha Aliyu and Tukur Abba

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Higher Education and Information Literacy: A Case Study of Tai Solarin University of Education, C. Amalahu, O.O.E. Oluwasina, and O.A. Laoye

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Third Wave Changes: The Role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Definition of Librarianship, Faezeh Sadat Tabatabaee Amiree and Bentolhodah Khabbazan

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E-Learning 2.0: Learning Redefined, Rupesh Kumar A

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Tracing the Archetypal Academic Librarian, Stephen E. Bales

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RSS Applications in Libraries and Information Centres, Sadanand Bansode, N.B. Dahibhate, and Kishore Ingale

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Effect of Peer Review on Citations in the Open Access Environment, Mohammad Hanief Bhat

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Organizational Communication for Organizational Climate and Quality Service in Academic Libraries, J. A. Bolarinwa and D. Y. Olorunfemi

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Academic Libraries and the Remaking of the Canon: Implications for Collection Development Librarians, Julianne Buchsbaum

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Segmented Professions: Further Considerations of Theory and Practice in LIS and Librarianship, Andrew Carlin

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Ergonomic Issues in Academic Libraries in Kolkata, West Bengal: A Pilot Study, A.M. Chandra, Suhana Ghosh, Sangita Barman, and Dhruba Prosad Chakravarti

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Research Outputs from Nigerian Tertiary Institutions: An Empirical Appraisal, S. Chiemeke, O.B. Longe, F.A. Longe, and I.O. Shaib

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Alive and Well: Revisiting Sable's "Death of Book Selection", Okoro C. Chukwu

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Getting to Know the Neighbors: Library Support for Study Abroad Programs, Virginia Connell

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Librarians' Education in the Age of Knowledge: Consideration of Skills, Methods, and Tools, Akram Fathian Dastgerdi

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Patterns of In-Service Training for Special Libraries: A Pilot Study, Queenette doh-Ilomechine

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The Relationship of Academic Role and Information Use by Engineering Faculty, M Doraswamy

The Effect of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) on Teaching Library and Information Science, Rahman Ebrahimi

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Availability and Use of ICTs in Collection Management in University and Special Libraries in the Niger-Delta Region, Nigeria, Daniel Emojorho and K.I.N. Nwalo

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Information for Rural Communities: A Solution for Sustainable Development in the Niger Delta, Abraham Tabor Etebu

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Effectiveness of Library Resources in the Libraries of Agricultural Research Institutes in Nigeria, Lily Oluebube Ezeala

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Online Social Networking Sites and Privacy: Revisiting Ethical Considerations for a New Generation of Technology, Peter Fernandez

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E-Resource Collection Development: A Survey of Current Practices in Academic Libraries, Robert Flatley and Krista Prock

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Chat Reference: Training and Competencies for Librarians, Atefeh Noorizadeh Ghasri

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Assuring Quality in Distance Education for Library and Information Science: The Role of the Library, V Gopkumar and A Baradol

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Information for Industry in Nigeria, Yahya Ibrahim Harande

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Information Services for Rural Community Development in Nigeria, Yahya Ibrahim Harande

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Librarian Faculty Status: What Does it Mean in Academia?, Nathan D. Hosburgh

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Devising a Classification Scheme for Islam: Opinions of LIS and Islamic Studies Scholars, Haroon Idrees and Khalid Mahmood

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Effects of Information Literacy Skills on the Use of E-Library Resources among Students of the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, Abdulwahab Olanrewaju Issa, Amusan Blessing, and Umma Dauda Daura

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Recruitment and Retention of Personnel Directing Rural Libraries: A Review of Literature in Preparation of a Study for Idaho, Thomas Ivie

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Health Information Management Skills and ICT Staff Training Needs in a Nigerian Tertiary Medical Library, Helen Komolafe-Opadeji

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Information Needs of Faculty Members and Research Scholars of Chaudhary Charan Singh University: A Case Study, Devendra Kumar

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The Merchant of Venice: Schools, Libraries, and Censors, David C. Kupfer

Information-Seeking Behavior: A Study of Panjab University, India, Preeti Mahajan

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Use of Information and Communication Technology by Medical Students: A Survey of VSS Medical College, Burla, India, Bulu Maharana, Swarupanjali Biswal, and N. K. Sahu

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The Role of Library and Information Science Education in National Development, Fatemeh Malekabadizadeh, Farhad Shokraneh, and Akram Hosseini

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Closing the Gap: Investigating the Search Skills of International and US Students: An Exploratory Study, Charity K. Martin, Charlene Maxey-Harris, Jolie Ogg Graybill, and Elizabeth K. Rodacker-Borgens

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Societal Transformation and Reference Services in the Academic Library: Theoretical Foundations for Re-Envisioning Reference, Pamela N. Martin

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Library Leaders Needed: Yes, Please Apply, Rebecca McElrath

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Web-based Services in University Libraries: A Pakistani Perspective, Muhammad Sajid Mirza and Khalid Mahmood

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Databases: From Paper-based to Web-based, Alireza Isfandyari Moghaddam

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Scholarly Communication: A Journey from Print to Web, Bhaskar Mukherjee

LIS Research in Pakistan: An Analysis of Pakistan Library and Information Science Journal 1998-2007, Mirza Mirza Muhammad Naseer and Khalid Mahmood

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Libraries and the Future of Search, Judith O'Dell

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Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Local Government Administration: The Case of Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, Monday Obaidjevwe Ogbomo

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Citation Analysis of Doctoral Works Submitted to the Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Wole Michael Olatokun

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Family-Work Conflict, Information Use, and Social Competence: A Case Study of Married Postgraduate Students in the Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Doreen Yemisi Olorunfemi

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Copyright Law: Influence on the Use of Information Resources in Nigeria, Ogie Rosnold Omoba and Florence Adeola Omoba

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Reading Habits of Secondary School Teachers: A Study of Selected Secondary Schools in Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area, Adebayo Oyeronke

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An Empirical Study of Accessibility and Use of Library Resources by Undergraduates in a Nigerian State University of Technology, Fadekemi Omobola Oyewusi and Samuel Adeolu Oyeboade

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Use of Electronic Resources by Postgraduate Students of the Department of Library and Information Science of Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria, Obuh Alex Ozoemelem

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Essential Writing Tools for Building a Scholarly Foundation in Higher Education, Kelli R. Paquette

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Use of the Internet by Faculty and Research Scholars at Gulbarga University Library, S Parameshwar and D.B. Patil

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Hiring the Reference Librarian: An Examination of Duty Equivalents, Beatrice Priestly

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Information Seeking Behavior and User Satisfaction of University Instructors: A Case Study, Muhammad Rafiq

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A Comparative Study of Credit Earning Information Literacy Skills Courses of Three African Universities, Oluwole Ejiwoye Rasaki

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Academic Status and the Doctoral Degree Requirement for Promotion of Librarians in Nigerian University Libraries, M.O. Salaam and F.N. Onifade

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Consortia and Cooperative Collection Development in the Libraries of Technological Institutes of North India, M P Satija

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Marketing Research as a Tool for Finding Library Users' Needs and Demands: Application of Three Party Theory, Farzana Shafique

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Information Technology and Online Resources in Dental College Libraries of Haryana, Chetan Sharma

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Avoiding a Tragedy: Information Literacy and the Tragedy of the Digital Commons, Christopher D. Springer

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A Student Profile of Information and Records Management Departments in Turkey, Fatoş Subaşıoğlu and Erkan Özdemir

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Information-Seeking Behavior of Law Faculty at Central Law College, Salem, S Thanuskodi

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The Environment of Higher Education Libraries in India, S Thanuskodi

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Individualized Learning in Universal Basic Education: Implications for the Librarian as Counselor, Emem Paul Udofia

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Strategies for Preservation and Increased Access to Newspapers in Nigerian University Libraries, Akobundu Dike Ugah

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HEC National Digital Library: Challenges and Opportunities for LIS Professionals in Pakistan, Nosheen Fatima Wairrach and Muzammil Tahira

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Metadata for Plant Seeds: Taxonomy, Standards, Issues, and Impact, Erin Wilson

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The Patriot Act and Early ALA Action: Habermas, Strauss, or Derrida?, David Woolwine

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Metadata: Implications for Academic Libraries, Israel Yañez

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Management of Change in Cataloguing: A Survey of Practices in Covenant University and University of Lagos, Nigeria, Felicia Yusuf

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Small Group Teaching in Library and Information Science, Razieh Zahedi

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The Role of the Iranian Library and Information Science Association in the Informal Education of Librarians, Mohammad Zerehsaz, Tania Azadi, and Fatemeh Pazouki

2008

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User Education at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Library: Prospects and Challenges, K. Agyen-Gyasi

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Application of Johari Window Theory to Understanding Librarian's Changing Roles as Information Providers, M. A. Akewukereke and Ibitoye Samuel Olukayode

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The Importance and Influence of Philosophical Thinking for Librarians, Nazli Alkan

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Issues of Book Acquisition in University Libraries: A Case Study of Pakistan, Kanwal Ameen

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Dialectic Schemes in Thesaurus Creation, Maziar Amirhosseini

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The Role of Academic Libraries in Universal Access to Print and Electronic Resources in the Developing Countries, Chinwe V. Anunobi and Ifeyinwa B. Okoye

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A Survey of Library Automation in College Libraries in Goa State, India, Sadanand Y. Bansode and Shamin Periera

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Librarians and the Attention Economy, Karl Bridges