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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.
2011
Students Use of Academic Libraries in Nigeria: A Case of Obafemi Awolowo University Library, Ile-Ife, Chinwe M. T. Nwezeh and I. N. Shabi
Rural Farmers' Problems Accessing Agricultural Information: A Case Study of Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria, Nnenna A. Obidike
The Library as an Effective Tool for Understanding the Health Status of Rural Communities in Nigeria, Nnenna A. Obidike and Idoko Nkechi
Student Citation Behaviour in Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria, Alex Ozoemelem Obuh and Ihuoma Sandra Babatope
Security and Crime Prevention in Academic Libraries: A Case Study of the Kano State College of Education, Kano, Nigeria, Andrew Leo Ogbonyomi
Library Use Education as a Correlate of Use of Library Resources in a Nigerian University, T. A. Ogunmodede, Gboyega Adio, and O. A. Odunola
Use of Serial Publications by the Academic Staff of School of Arts and Social Sciences in Adeyemi College of Education Ondo State, Nigeria, Samuel O. Ogunniyi, Johnson A. Akerele, and Adeola F. Afolabi
Libraries as Tools for Capacity Building in Developing Countries, L. A. Ogunsola
The Next Step in Librarianship: Is The Traditional Library Dead?, L. A. Ogunsola
Access to Research Information in Cybercafés: The Challenge to Academic Libraries, Victoria N. Okafor
Comparative Analysis of Research Output of Federal Universities in Southern Nigeria, Victoria N. Okafor
SMEs and Business Information Provision Strategies: Analytical Perspective, C. Okello-Obura and James Matovu
Records and Archives Legal and Policy Frameworks in Uganda, Constant Okello-Obura
Information Communication Technology Support for an ELearning Enviroment at the University of Lagos, Nigeria, Christopher Olatokunbo Okiki
Use of Electronic Information Sources by Postgraduate Students in Nigeria: Influencing Factors, Olatokunbo Christopher Okiki and S. M. Asiru
Services for Conflict Resolution: The Role of Nigerian Academic Libraries, Michael Onuchukwu Okoye, Mwabuisi T. Imo, and Uche H. Igbo
Open Access, Institutional Repositories, and Scholarly Publishing: The Role of Librarians in South Eastern Nigeria, M. O. Okoye and A. N. Ejikeme
A Model for Adoption and Application of ISBD in Book Publishing in Nigeria, Oshiotse Andrew Okwilagwe
Lecturers’ Perception of the Adequacy of Resources and Services of University of Ado-Ekiti Library, O. Olajide and F.A. Fabunmi
Staffing Patterns of State Colleges of Education Libraries in Nigeria, Gabriel Olatunde Onifade and F.N. Onifade
Workshop on Gender and Leadership, Erueterio Josephine Onohwakpor
Sources of Funds in Academic Libraries in Delta State, Nigeria, Janet Onomeh Ubogu and Rose B. Okiy
Comparative Analysis of Students’ Information Seeking Behaviour in Adventist Universities: A Survey of Babcock and Solusi Universities, Uloma Doris Onuoha and Adedamola Adesola Awoniyi
E-Learning through Digital Libraries: The Case of National Open University of Nigeria, Nkiru J. Otubelu
Information Communication Techonology (ICT) Use as a Predictor of Lawyers’ Productivity, J.E. Owoeye
Factors Affecting Student Use of Information Technology: A Comparative Study of Federal University of Technology, Owerri and Niger Delta University, Amazoma, Joyce Chinyere Oyadonghan and Felix Mmanuoma Eke
Physical Facilities as Determinants of Undergraduate Students' Use of Federal University Libraries in Nigeria, Georgina Uchey Oyedum
Use of the Internet in Government First Grade College Libraries in Bidar District, D. B. Patil
Redesigning Nebraska's Libraries Technical Services: Creating a Climate for Change, Debra J. Pearson and Nancy J. Busch
Student Preferences in Library Website Vocabulary, Mark Aaron Polger
Indian LIS Literature in International Journals with Specific Reference to SSCI Database: A Bibliometric Study, Pallab Pradhan and Rajesh Chandrakar
Using SKOS to Express Faceted Classification on the Semantic Web, Theresa Putkey
Job Descriptions of Government Librarians in Pakistan, Saima Qutab and Farzana Shafique
Correlation among Library Facilities: An Analytical Study, Srinavasa Rao
Use of IT and Its Impact on Service Quality in an Academic Library, Gulam Rasul and Ashok Kumar Sahu
Use of Web 2.0 and Its Implications for Libraries: Perceptions of Information Professionals in Pakistan, Ata ur Rehman and Farzana Shafique
A Survey of User Perception and Satisfaction with Reference Services in University Libraries of Punjab, Shafiq Ur Rehman, Farzana Shafique, and Khalid Mahmood
Educators' Perspective on Library Education in Nigeria, Adam Gambo Saleh
An Assessment of Public Library Services in North Eastern Nigeria, Adam Gambo Saleh and Fatima Ibrahim Lasisi
Information Needs and Information Seeking Behavior of Rural Women in Borno State, Nigeria, Adam Gambo Saleh and Fatima Ibrahim Lasisi
Business Planning, Information Preference, and Information Use as Factors in Banking Operations in Nigeria, A. A. Salman
Assessment of Information Literacy Skills among Science Students of Andhra University, C. Sasikala and V. Dhanraju
ICT Skills of LIS Professionals in Engineering Institutions of Orissa, India: A Case Study, Sunil Kumar Satpathy and Rabindra K. Maharana
A Private Library with Valuable Intellectual and Cultural Heritage: A Case of Masood Jhandeer Research Library, Farzana Shafique, Ata-ur- Rehman, and Sarwat Mukhtar
Rural Youth’s Perceptions of Information Sources and Rural Library Services, Norshila Shaifuddin, Masitah Ahmad, and Wan Nor Haliza Wan Mokhtar
ICT Facilities in University Libraries: A Study, K. S. Sivakumaren, V. Geetha, and B. Jeyaprakash
Use of E-Resources and UGC-Infonet Consortium by the Teachers and Research Scholars in Aligarh Muslim University, Md. Sohail and Md. Imran Ahmad
An Evaluation of State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) Libraries in Selected States in South- West Nigeria, Adetoun Sote, Kolawole Akinjide Aramide, and Ajibola Gbotoso
Library Philosophy and Practice, 2004-2009: A Scientometric Appraisal, Dillip K. Swain
Bibliometric Analysis of the Indian Journal of Chemistry, S. Thanuskodi
Internet Use by Researchers: A Study of Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, S. Thanuskodi
Use of ICT among Faculty Members of Self Financing Engineering Colleges in the Changing Higher Education Environment, S. Thanuskodi
Use of Internet by the Social Science Faculty of Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, India, S. Thanuskodi and S. Ravi
Use of Information Resources and Services at Delhi Public Library (DPL): A Survey, Sunil Tyagi
Patron-Driven Purchase on Demand Programs for Printed Books and Similar Materials: A Chronological Review and Summary of Findings, David C. Tyler
Personnel Management Theories and their Implications for Libraries, A. D. Ugah and Uduakobong Oscar Udoh
Expectancy Theory, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, and Cataloguing Departments, Akobundu D. Ugah and Uche Arua
Size and Quality of Information Sources and the Use of Library Services in a University Library, Akobundu Dike Ugah
Size and Quality of Information Sources and the Use of Library Services in the Libraries in the Universities in the Southeast of Nigeria, Akobundu Dike Ugah and George Chilaka
Obstacles to Provision and Use of Development Information in Rural Communities in Nigeria, Amanze O. Unagha and Samuel K. Ibenne
The Professional Visibility of the Nigerian Library Association: A Report of Survey Findings, Chimezie Patrick Uzuebgu and Nnamdi Emmanuel Onyekweodiri
The Professional Visibility of the Nigerian Library Association: A Report of Survey Findings, Chimezie Patrick Uzuebgu and Nnamdi Emmanuel Onyekweodiri
Trends in the Use of E-journals: A Case Study of PEC University of Technology, Chandigarh, Seema Vasishta and Panjab University Chandigarh, India
METS: A Survey of Recent Literature and Applications, Lindsey Wagner
LIS Professionals’ Staffing Patterns: Pakistani Public Sector Universities, Nosheen Fatima Warraich and Kanwal Ameen
Effective Communication for Reference Service Delivery in Academic Libraries, Felicia Yusuf
2010
A Snapshot of Information-Seeking Behavior Literature in Health Sciences: a Bibliometric Approach, Ahmed Bakeri Abubakar and Yahya Ibrahim Harande
Availability and Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Six Nigerian University Library Schools, Bappah Magaji Abubakar
Incorporating Information Technology in Library and Information Science Curriculum in Nigeria: A Strategy for Survival in the 21st Century, Bappah Magaji Abubakar
Automation in Two Nigerian University Libraries, A.M. Adegbore
Insurance Coverage in Nigerian Academic Libraries, E. Ademola Adekanye
The Role and Impact of Non-Academics Staff Union (NASU) in Two Nigerian Universities, Moses A. Adeniji and Olalekan A. Adekunjo
Teaching Reading Comprehension in Selected Primary Schools in Oyo State, Nigeria, Moses A. Adeniji and Anne Omale
Student Librarian Work Study Programmes in Academic Libraries: An Appraisal, Tinuade O. Adewale and N.A. Ajayi
ICT Facilities: Ergonomic Effects on Academic Library Staff, Aderonke O. Adeyemi
Demographic Variables and Self-efficacy as Factors Influencing Career Commitment of Librarians in Federal University Libraries in Nigeria, Gboyega Adio and S.O. Popoola
Application of ICTs in Nigerian Secondary Schools, Esharenana E. Adomi and Emperor Kpangban
Exploiting Computer Facilities for Internal Income Generation: A Comparison of Two Nigerian Libraries, Fredrick Olatunji Ajegbomogun
Theft of Law Books in Nigerian University Law Libraries: An Investigative Study, C.O. Ajidahun
Effects of Federal Government Interventions on Collection Development in Nigerian Universities, B.F. Akindojutimi, T.O. Adewale, and B.O. Omotayo
Resource Sharing among Law Libraries: An Imperative for Legal Research and the Administration of Justice in Nigeria, Hussaini Ali, J.E. Owoeye, and Stella N.I. Anasi
The Culture of Collection Evaluation in Pakistan, Kanwal Ameen
Curbing Youth Restiveness in Nigeria:The Role of Information and Libraries, Stella N.I. Anasi
Use of Electronic Resources among Academics at the University of Karachi, Munira Nasreen Ansari and Bushra Adeeb Zuberi
Use of ICT Facilities for Serials Functions in Southern Nigeria Federal University Libraries, Chinwe V. Anunobi and Benson E. Edoka
The Role of Libraries in the Preservation and Accessibility of Indigenous Knowledge in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria, Isaac Anyira, Oghenovo K. Onoriode, and Dr. Anthonia Nwabueze
Availability and Use of Audiovisual and Electronic Resources by Distance Learning Students in Nigerian Universities: a Case Study of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Ibadan Study Centre, Kolawole Akinjide Aramide and Omolara M. Bolarinwa
A Comparative Study of Captioned Video and Face-to-Face Instruction in Library Instruction for Secondary School Students with Hearing Impairment, Morayo Ibironke Atinmo and Rotimi Adesina Egunjobi
Perceptions of a Profession: Librarians and Stereotypes in Online Videos, Ramirose Ilene Attebury
Awareness of Library 2.0 and Participating in the Global Discussion among Librarians in Southwest Nigeria Universities, Bola C. Atulomah
Awareness and Accessibility of Environmental Information in Nigeria: Evidence from Delta State, Yemisi T. Babalola, Akinola D. Babalola, and Faith O. Okhale
Perception of the Internet as an Enabler of Scholarship among Postgraduate Students of the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, Olusola Bamidele Bamigboye and Reuben Abiodun Ojo
Libraries Build Autonomy: A Philosophical Perspective on the Social Role of Libraries and Librarians, Audrey Barbakoff
Status of Technological Competencies: A Case Study of University Librarians, Syeda Hina Batool and Kanwal Ameen
Role of Libraries in Conflict Resolution: The Niger Delta Case, Friday B. Batubo and Beleudaara Nelly Digitemie-Batubo
Open Access Repositories: A Review, Mohammad Hanief Bhat
An Evaluation of User-Education Programmes in the University Libraries of Pakistan, Rubina Bhatti
Information Needs and Information-Seeking Behaviour of Faculty Members at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Rubina Bhatti
Internet Use among Faculty Members in the Changing Higher Education Environment at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan, Rubina Bhatti