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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.
2006
Managing the Library's Corporate Culture for Organizational Efficiency, Productivity, and Enhanced Service, Samuel Olu Adeyoyin
The Impact of the Internet on Research: The Experience of Delta State University, Nigeria, Oghenevwogaga Benson Adogbeji and Oghenevwogaga David Toyo
The Equilateral Triangle Paradigm: A Mathematical Interpretation of the Theory of Tertiary Sources on the World Wide Web, Dariush Alimohammadi
Web-based Reference Projects: an Approach for Iranian LIS Departments, Dariush Alimohammadi
Library Instruction: Past Lessons, Future Plans, Dariush Alimohammadi and Mahshid Sajjadi
Technological Change, Universal Access, and the End of the Library, Wayne Bivens-Tatum
On Not Revising The ALA Code of Ethics: an Alternate Proposal, John Buschman
Philosophical Views about Digital Information and Relational Schemata, Markos Dendrinos
For Charity or Profit? A Case Study of The Friends of Ferguson Library's Used Bookshop Program, Westerly A. Donohue
Toward a Critical Ethnography of Librarian-Supported Collaborative Learning, Terrence W. Epperson
Resource Sharing in the Digital Age: Prospects and Problems in African Universities, Felicia Etim
Customizing and Using a Popular Online Information Literacy Tutorial: One Library’s Experience, Robert Flatley and William Jefferson
From Library to Knowledge Center: Building a Website to Introduce a New Building to the Community, Araby Greene
The Plane Tree Turns Fifty: A History of the Department of Librarianship at Ankara University, Oya Gürdal and Fatos Subasioglu
Information Society: European Considerations in Economic and Cultural Contexts, George Adam Holland
Human Capital for Nigerian Libraries in the 21st Century, Stella E. Igun
Creating a Library Logo for an Academic Library, Jim Kapoun
Tomorrow's Library: The Building, Online Access, and Classroom, Michael Kazanjian
Internet Use by Researchers: A Study of Panjab University, Chandigarh, Preeti Mahajan
Blazing the Trail in Poverty Alleviation among University Students in Nigeria: the Federal University of Technology, Yola, Baba L. Ndagana and S. A. Ogunrombi
Effect of Cooperative, Competitive, and Individual Use of Self Instruction Method (SIM) on Learners' Achievement in Library Skills, Ebong Nyama Nkebem and Henry Itohowo
Collection Development Policies: Ground Rules for Planning University Libraries, P. Olatunji Olaojo and M. A. Akewukereke
The Pains and Gains of the Publication Requirement: A Survey of Librarians at Delta State University, Nigeria, J.E. Onohwakpor and P.A. Tiemo
Proceedings of the 24th Annual Seminar/Workshop of the Nigerian Library Association, Cataloguing, Classification, and Indexing Section, Josiah Oghenero Ruteyan
Information Needs and Use Pattern of Disadvantaged Communities: A Case Study, Mahendra Kumar Seth and Baman Parida
Alternative Models of Knowledge Production: a Step Forward in Information Literacy as a Liberal Art, Shilpa Shanbhag
Blogs as Tools for Online Information Sharing, Gurdev Singh and S.M. Shahid
Information Access Post September 11: What Librarians Need to Know, Laura Taddeo
The Impact of Self-Efficacy and Prior Computer Experience on the Creativity of New Librarians in Selected Universities Libraries in Southwest Nigeria, Adeyinka Tella and C. O. Ayeni
Bicycle Access to Public Libraries: a Survey of Pennsylvania Public Libraries and Their Accessibility to Patrons Arriving Via Bicycle, Samantha Hypatia Thompson
Health Science Libraries and the 21st Century, Mayank Trivedi
Sources of Information on New Economic Partnership For African Development (NEPAD), Amanze O. Unagha and Henry I. Okon
Experimenting with a Model Digital Library of ETDs for Indian Universities Using D-Space, J. K. Vijayakumar, TAV Murthy, and M. T. M. Khan
What Do Faculty Want?: a Focus Group Study of Faculty at a Mid-sized Public University, Michael A. Weber and Robert Flatley
2005
Unlocking the Door to Special Collections: Using the Web Combination, Terry Abraham
Circulation in a Consortium, Lynn Baird
Total Quality Management in the Academic Library, S. Siraj Nissa Begum
Online Tutorials: Tips from the Literature, Cecile Bianco
The Design of the Wilson’s Library Literature Online Tutorial, Cecile Bianco
Mankind's Memory Managers: a New Paradigm of Library Science, Primoz Bizjak
Using Sorted Lists for Error Checking, Robert L. Bolin
Boyd Cycle Theory in the Context of Non-Cooperative Games: Implications for Libraries, Karl Bridges
Thoughts on the Future of Library Computing: Implications of the Use of Handheld Computers for Library Service, Karl Bridges
Characteristics of Successful Partnerships Between Libraries, Schools, and Community Agencies, Carol A Brown
Case Study of the Round Mountain Public Library, Lisa Bryant
Deterring Plagiarism: A New Role for Librarians, Margaret Burke
On Libraries and the Public Sphere, John Buschman
Retrospective Application of Subject Headings, Part 1: a Case Study at the Central Washington University Library, Daniel CannCasciato
Retrospective Application of Subject Headings, Part 2: a Case Study at the Central Washington University Library, Daniel CannCasciato
Hierarchical Gaps and Subject Authority Control Processing : an Assessment, Daniel CannCasciato and Mary Wise
Social Aspects of Information, Felix T. Chu
From the Physical Reality to the Virtual Reality in the Library Environment, Markos Dendrinos
An Education in ©opyright Law: A Primer for Cyberspace, Robert N. Diotalevi
Teaching Information Skills in the Information Age: the Need for Critical Thinking, John J. Doherty, Mary Anna Hansen, and Kathryn K. Kaya
Empowering the Intentional Learner: A Critical Theory for Information Literacy Instruction, John J. Doherty and Kevin Ketchner
Information Literacy and the McKinsey Model: The McKinsey Strategic Problem-Solving Model Adapted to Teach Information Literacy to Graduate Business Students, Christy A Donaldson
Technology Infrastructure and Information Literacy, Eugene A. Engeldinger
Placing Value on Information, Audrey Fenner
The Future in Context: How Librarians Can Think Like Futurists, John Fenner and Audrey Fenner
Making Your Library’s Website Accessible, Robert Flatley and Mark DeJong
Diversity and Collection Development, Ellen D. Gilbert
The High Tech and the Beautiful: Library Buildings, Digital Libraries, and the Future, Ellen D. Gilbert
Confidentially Speaking: American Libraries and the USA PATRIOT Act, Ellen D. Gilbert
Community Resources as Part of the School Library Collection, Jennifer Hammond
Librarianship and the Philosophy of Information, Ken R. Herold
Do You Really Want to Be a Forum?, Leonard Hitchcock
Harnessing Information Technology for the 21st Century: Library Education in Nigeria, Ukoha O. Igwe
Effective Communication and Smooth Administration of Academic Libraries in the 21st Century: A New Paradigm in Nigeria, Henry Itohowo
The Electronic Library : An Indian Scenario, V. Franklin David Jebaraj and M Deivasigamani
Library and Information Networks in India, V. Franklin David Jebaraj and Franklin Robert Devadoss
Challenges for Library Professionals in India in the New Millennium, Joseph Jestin and B Parameswari
Marketing of Information Products and Services for Libraries in India, Joseph Jestin and B Parameswari
Assessing Library Instruction Assessment Activities, Jim Kapoun
The Use of PowerPoint in the Library Classroom: An Experiment in Learning Outcomes, Jim Kapoun
Concepts of Information Seeking and Their Presence in the Practical Library Literature, Kelly Patricia Kingrey
Geo-referenced Digital Libraries: Experienced Problems of Purpose and Infrastructure, Ying Liu
Nontraditional Students' Library Satisfaction, Jeff Luzius and Brian Webb
Academic Libraries in India: A Present-Day Scenario, Preeti Mahajan
Twenty-five Years of Collegial Management: The Dickinson College Model of Revolving Leadership and Holistic Librarianship, Steve McKinzie
Integrating Philosophy and Practice in the Management of Collection Development, Paul Metz
Cooperative Collection Management in the Consortial Environment: the VIVA Pilot Projects, Christopher Millson-Martula, Susanna Bartmann Pathak, and Carol Pfeiffer
Vital Technical Services in Academic Libraries, Leopoldo M. Montoya
Indian Innovative Ways Are More Than Digitization: Bhodhivanam, the Library's Forest Environment, John Neelankavil CMI
Using Server Logfiles to Improve Website Design, Elaine Maytag Nowick
A Model Search Engine Based on Cluster Analysis of User Search Terms, Elaine Maytag Nowick, Kent M. Eskridge, Daryl A. Travnicek, Xingchun Chen, and Jun Li
The Role of Library Services in Adult Literacy Education, J.E. Onohwakpor
Building a Digital Library: With Comments on Cooperative Grant Projects and the Goals of a Digital Library, Elaine Peterson
Patron Initiated, Web-based Document Delivery in Germany, Elaine Peterson
Communication with Library Systems Support Personnel: Models for Success, Brian Rossmann and Doralyn Rossmann
Look Out! The Biggest Library Problem, Scott Rummler
The Economics of an Indian Engineering College Library, T.K. Saravanan
Teaching the Library: Best Practices, Laura Saunders
Moving Digits in Serials Life, Jean-Mark Sens
Use of RFID Technology in Libraries: A New Approach to Circulation, Tracking, Inventorying, and Security of Library Materials, Syed Md. Shahid
Incorporating the Values of the Legal Profession into a Research Instruction Experience for Law Students: Simulating A Law Firm Research Experience, Karen Summerhill
Dimensional Advances for Information Architecture, Joanne Twining
The Changing Environment of Academic Libraries: End-User Education and Planning Strategies for Libraries in India, M. Christina Vasanthi
User Expectations in Private-Public Libraries in India, M. Christina Vasanthi