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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.
2008
Information Literacy for German Language and Literature at the Graduate Level: New Approaches and Models, Peter Kraus
A Survey of Collection Development Practices in Technical Institutes in Ghaziabad, Utter Pradesh, India, Krishna Kumar, Akhtar Hussain, and Neetu Singh
Should the American Canon Be Discussed in a Public Library? The Selection of Classic American Authors in One Book Reading Projects, David C. Kupfer
Marketing of Library and Information Services and Products in University Libraries: A Case Study of Goa University Library, M. Madhusudhan
The Creation of a Multimedia Orientation to the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Delhi: A Systems Analysis, M. Madhusudhan and Reetu Verma
Use of the Internet and Electronic Resources for Dental Science Information: A Case Study, Rajeev Manhas
Free Websites of Value for Humanities Students and Faculty Researchers, Eileen McElrath
Students' Perception of the Impact of User Education on the Use of Reference Resources: An Iranian Experience, Mahdi Mohammadi, Alireza Isfandyari Moghaddam, and Mehri Ezadi Yeganeh
An Assessment of the Impact of Book Aid International (BAI) on the Development of Libraries in Kano State, Nigeria, Ahmed Mohammed
The Development of Academic Journals in Institutions of Higher Learning in Kano State, Nigeria, Ahmed Mohammed
“Books of the Hour”and “Books of All Time”: Booklists in the Evolving Library, Sarah Naper and Stephanie Wiegand
Library and Information Support for New Partnership for Africa 's Development (NEPAD), Christopher Nkiko and Felicia O. Yusuf
The Information Needs of Faculty Members in a Nigerian Private University: A Self-Study, Chuma Opara Nnadozie and Chizoba Doris Nnadozie
The University Library, Information Provision, and Use by Policymakers in Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Nigeria, Abiodun O. Odunewu
Availability and Accessibility of ICTs in the Rural Communities of Delta State, Nigeria, Monday Obaidjevwe Ogbomo and Esoswo Francisca Ogbomo
Importance of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Making a Heathy Information Society: A Case Study of Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria, Monday Obaidjevwe Ogbomo and Esoswo Francisca Ogbomo
Student Characteristics and Use of Library Services in the University of Uyo, Anthonia E. Omehia, Boma B. Obi, and Henry Itohowo
Faculty Opinion as Collection Evaluation Method: a Case Study of Redeemer's University Library, Osagie Oseghale
Budgeting for Library Technical Services in an Electronic Age, Adetoun A. Oyelude and C.O. Ola
Parallel Systems: The Coexistence of Subject Cataloging and Folksonomy, Elaine Peterson
Library Education in Bangladesh: Strengths, Problems, and Suggestions, A.I.M. Jakaria Rahman, Momena Khatun, and Dr. Mohammed Mezbah-ul-Islam
Making E-Reference Books Findable, Mohan Ramaswamy, Tara Baillargeon, and Charlene N. Simser
Minority Degree College Libraries in Andhra Pradesh: A Study with Special Reference to NAAC Standards, Syamalamba Rani
Overlap in Web Search Results: A Study of Five Search Engines, Rafiq Ahmad Rather, Fayaz Ahmad Lone, and Gulam Jeelani Shah
Marketing First Impressions: Academic Libraries Creating Partnerships and Connections at New Student Orientations, James G. Rhoades Jr. and Arianne Hartsell
Hypertextual Library Manifesto Version 1.0, Riccardo Ridi
Library Visits and Consultation: A Case Study of Universities in Northwestern India, Chetan Sharma
Bridging the Information Divide among Engineering College Libraries in Tamil Nadu, India: A Network Design, S. Sivaraj, S. Mohammed Esmail, and M. Kanakaraj
Information Needs and Information-Seeking Behavior of Arts and Humanities Teachers: A Survey of the University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, Muhammad Tahir, Khalid Mahmood, and Farzana Shafique
Computer and Internet Use by Health Care Professionals in a Rural Medical College in India, Mayank Jasvantray Trivedi and Anuradha Joshi
The Significance of School Libraries in the Educational Development of Students: the Case of Novena University Staff School, Kwale, Delta State, Nigeria, Queenette Udoh-Ilomechine
Availability and Accessibility of Information Sources and the Use of Library Services at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Akobundu Dike Ugah
Motivation and Productivity in the Library, Akobundu Dike Ugah
Faculty Use of a Cybercafé for Internet Access, Akobundu Dike Ugah and Victoria Okafor
Globalization and National Information Policy in Nigeria, Augonus Nnamdi Uhegbu
Implementing Universal Basic Education (UBE) through the Strategic Provision of School Library Services, Amanze Onyebochi Unagha
Organization as a Management Variable: A Survey of Nigerian University Libraries in the South South Zone, Ima M.P. Usoro
Growth and Development of Scholarly Literature: An Analysis of SCOPUS, Mehmood ul-Ajaz Wani and Sumeer Gul
Development of Public Libraries in India, Zahid Ashraf Wani
What Do Students Want? A Focus Group Study of Students at a Mid-Sized Public University, Michael A. Weber and Robert Flatley
The State of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigerian University Libraries: The Experience of Ibrahim Babangida Library, Federal University of Technology, Yola, Benki S.H. Womboh and Tukur Abba
Applying Game Theory in Libraries: Review and Preview, Ying Zhong and Aaron Hegde
2007
Attitudes of Librarians in Selected Nigerian Universities toward the Use of ICT, Paul Adesola Adekunle, Rosnold Ogie Omoba, and Adeyinka Tella
The Effect of Medical Libraries on Medical Education: Evidence from Osun State, Nigeria, Gboyega Adio, M. A. Akewukereke, and Samual Olukayode Ibitoy Ibitoye
Student Expectations of Faculty in a Nigerian LIS School, Esharenana E. Adomi
A Better Response Rate for Questionnaires: Attitudes of Librarians in Nigerian University Libraries, Esharenana E. Adomi, Blessing T. Ayo, and E. D. Nakpodia
A Survey of the Organization of Resources of the Delta State University Library, Abraka, Daniel O. Akparobore
The Management of Staff Records at Delta State University Library, Abraka, Nigeria, Blessing Amina Akporhonor and Enemute Basil Iwhiwhu
Greek Primary School Teachers Dream of the Ideal School Library, Ioanna Arvaniti, Argyris Kyridis, and Konstantinos Dinas
Faculty-Librarian Collaboration on Developing Reading Skills in Tertiary Institutions, Isabella Idomu Awale-Ale
PROVISION OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES TO THE VISUALLY CHALLENGED STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, LEGON, Efua Mansa Ayiah Mrs
Library Delivery 2.0: Delivering Library Materials in the Age of Netflix, Lori Bowen Ayre
The Virtue of Reference, Wayne Bivens-Tatum
The View from an Elder: Closing Essay, JoEllen Broome
A Rough Measure of Copy Cataloging Productivity in the Academic Library, John Buschman and F. William Chickering
UGC-Infonet: E-Journals Consortium and Indian Academics: The Right Initiative at the Right Time, Suresh Chauhan and Prem Chand
Users' Perceptions of the Use of Academic Libraries and Online Facilities for Research Purposes in Nigeria, S. Chiemeke, O.B. Longe, S.S. Umar, and I.O. Shaib
Bridging the LIS-Practitioner Gap: Some Frames for Research, Felix T. Chu
You and Me and Google Makes Three: Welcoming Google into the Reference Interview, Jill Cirasella
No Shhing: Giving Voice to the Silenced: An Essay in Support of Critical Information Literacy, John J. Doherty
What ABOUT the book? Google-izing the Catalog with Tables of Contents, Angi Faiks, Amy Radermacher, and Amy Sheehan
Using Google Analytics for Improving Library Website Content and Design: A Case Study, Wei Fang
Information Literacy for Branch Campuses and Branch Libraries, James Hooks, Carl Rahkonen, Chris Clouser, Kelly Heider, and Rena Fowler
Study Habits of Postgraduate Students in Selected Nigerian Universities, Stella E. Igun and Oghenevwogaga Benson Adogbeji
Use of ICT in Libraries: An Empirical Study of Selected Libraries in Bangladesh, Md. Shariful Islam and Md. Nazmul Islam
Standing Up for Open Source, Lee David Jaffe and Greg Careaga
The Evolution of Instruction in Grant Writing and Research in the Libraries at the University of Utah, Peter L. Kraus
“Have You Searched Google Yet?” Using Google as a Discovery Tool for Cataloging, Jennifer Lang
Developing Students' Awareness of Plagiarism: Crisis and Opportunities, Amrita Madray
A Survey of Digital Information Literacy of Faculty at Sambalpur University, Bulu Maharana and Champeswar Mishra
Agricultural Knowledge Transfer in India: a Study of Prevailing Communication Channels, I. V. Malhan and Shivarama Rao
Editorial: Our Professional Image, Steve McKinzie
Pioneer Bachelor Degree: Citation Analysis of Covenant University Students' Research Projects, Christopher Nkiko and Niran Adetoro
Google 'til They Goggle: Trawling Electronic Databases to Build Your Collection and Better Serve Your Client Base, Carol Ottolenghi
Digg.com and Socially-Driven Authority, Steven Ovadia
Library Mentoring and Management for Scholarship, Necia Parker-Gibson
Nebraska's Library Depository Retrieval Facility, Debra Pearson and Nancy J. Busch
Library Resource Sharing in the Early Age of Google, Beth Posner
Research Authority in the Age of Google: Equilibrium Sought, Mariana Regalado
Editorial: Shape Shifters: Librarians Evolve Yet Again in the Age of Google, Mariana Regalado and Jill Cirasella
An Assessment of the Reference Collection and Services of Four Academic Libraries in Nigeria , Josiah Oghenero Ruteyan and Blessing Amina Akporhonor
Door-in-the-face: Understandings of Scholarship for Academic Instruction Librarians, Shilpa Shanbhag
Games for Teaching Information Literacy Skills, Felicia A. Smith
No Longer the Sacred Cow – No Longer a Desk: Transforming Reference Service to Meet 21st Century User Needs, Gabriela Sonntag and Felicia Palsson
Work Motivation, Job Satisfaction, and Organisational Commitment of Library Personnel in Academic and Research Libraries in Oyo State, Nigeria, Adeyinka Tella, C.O. Ayeni, and S.O. Popoola
Skeptical Medical Reference: Helping Patrons Find Critical Resources for Consumer Health Issues, Samantha Hypatia Thompson and Ambrose A. Thompson
Evaluation of the Practicum Trainee Librarians at Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria, P.A. Tiemo and Andrew Ogheneruemu
The Effect of Library Policies on Overdue Materials in University Libraries in the South-South Zone, Nigeria, Christina Ndedde Udoumoh and Clara Chinyere Okoro
A SWOT Analysis of the University Library of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Library, Umudike, Nigeria, Akobundu Dike Ugah
Evaluating the Use of University Libraries in Nigeria: A Case Study of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Akobundu Dike Ugah
Obstacles to Information Access and Use in Developing Countries, Akobundu Dike Ugah
The Role of Nigerian Primary School Libraries in Literacy and Lifelong Learning, Ima M.P. Usoro and Eboro E. Usanga
Digital Library Initiatives at Higher Education and Research Institutions in India, N. Varatharajan and M. Chandrashekara
Privacy Policy Assessment for the Livingston Lord Library at Minnesota State University Moorhead, Stacy Voeller
Unclear on the Context: Refocusing on Information Literacy's Evaluative Component in the Age of Google, Genevieve Williams
Libraries and the Balance of Liberty and Security, David E. Woolwine
The Evaluation of a Diversity Program at an Academic Library, Zheng Ye (Lan) Yang and Brenda White
Metadata: a New Word for an Old Concept, Amin Yousefi and Shima Yousefi