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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.
2022
PRESERVATION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS: A CASE OF A PUBLIC LIBRARY WITHIN THE ACCRA METROPOLITAN AREA OF GHANA, Deborah Nyamewaah Amankwah Mrs., Albert Paa Kojo Ebi Bilson Mr., and Gloria Atisoe Ms.
30-year bibliometric analysis of digital library studies, Muhammad Muhajir Aminy
DIGITAL REPOSITORY FOR PUBLIC ARCHIVES: THE PUBLIC RECORDS AND ARCHIVES ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF GHANA IN FOCUS, Angela Berkoh Angela Berkoh, Harry Akussah Akussah, and Noah Darko-Adjei
AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF ICT RESOURCES INMANAGEMENT OF STUDENTS WITH SPEICAL NEEDS IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN ENUGU STATE, Calista Chinyere Aniekwe, Uzoamaka Ogwo Ph.D, and Chinedu J. Ayolugbe
UTILIZATION OF LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR ACADEMIC ACTIVENESS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS, Mercy Ifunanya Ani PhD, David Onyeamaechi Ekeh PhD, Chuks Marcel Ezemoyih PhD, Catherine Mbana Okpara, Ogochukwu Faith Igu, Chidiebere Cordelia Ojemuyide, Ifeoma Roseline Iketaku PhD, and Pauline O. Nebo PhD
Information Literacy Skills of LIS Students in Pakistan: A study of University of Sargodha and University of the Punajab, Lahore, Bilal Anjum, Muhammad Asif Ali, and Shahzeb Mugheri Ph.D Scholar
DIGITAL RESEARCH PROFICIENCY IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SKILLS EMPLOYED BY SECRETARIAL STAFF AND BUSINESS TEACHERS IN DAY-TO-DAY ADMINISTRATION AND TRAINING IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS, Honesta Chidiebere Anorue, Ogenyi Ochehe, and Maureen Anayo Madu
Influence of Offline and Online Access Skills on Motivation to Access Institutional Repositories, Indah Wijaya Antasari
Challenges of The Industrial Revolution Era 1.0 to 5.0 : University Digital Library In Indoensia, Merlin Apriliyanti and Ilham M
Internet Usage for Research and Learning Among University Students in Nigeria, Oberiri Destiny Apuke and Elif Asude Tunca
Pivotal role of Information Communication Technology in Record and Archive Management, Marcus Aragabye, Oluwaseyi Awe, Mideenuhy Isiaq, Aisha Folarin, Abdullah Badmus, Shukurot Akorede, Adebukola Akinwale, and Doocivir Annune
Justification of Manual Classification of Information Resource in ICT Age in Nigeria, Marcus Oladotun Aragabye
ICT Literacy of Vocational High School Teachers of Construction and Property Engineering Expertise Program, Anas Arfandi, Panennungi T., Onesimus Sampebua’, Hamidah Suryani, and Nahriana -
Where did librarianship go in the teaching curricula of iSchools?, Muhammad Arif Dr., Miguel Baptista Nunes Prof., and Saima Kanwal Dr.
Utilisation of Library information resources by Undergraduates of Public University in Ogun State, Rahman Olorunleke Arowolo, B.A. Ajiboye, and Samuel Kolawole Adio
ASSESSING INFORMATION-SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS USING WILSON’S MODEL OF INFORMATION BEHAVIOUR IN FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (SPECIAL), OYO, Taiwo Mujidat Arowosaye and Olubunmi D. Bakare Dr.
AWARENESS AND RELEVANCE OF INFOPRENEURSHIP AMONG LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCES (LIS) PRINCE ABUBAKAR AUDU UNIVERSITY, ANYIGBA, KOGI STATE NIGERIA, Olutayo Arowosola, Musa Kashim, Lamidi Blessimg Oyizea, Ochai Joseph, and Adam Hussena
Awareness, Accessibility and Use of Electronic Information Resources by Students of Public Polytechnics in Lagos State, Nigeria, Omonike Atinuke AROWOSOLA Mrs, Azeez Adebamgbola ADEOYE, Lauretta Nnebuogor OJEI Mrs., and Mutiat Yewande SALVADOR Miss.
The tracking of paper usage data versus citation counts for Library Philosophy and Practice, Rumiye Arslan, Keziban Orbay, and Metin Orbay
Business Information Needs of Culinary Entrepreneurs in Wonopringgo Village, Pekalongan, Central Java, Azra Arumaisha and Taufik Asmiyanto
SOCIAL INCLUSION LIBRARY PROMOTION STRATEGY THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, Andi Asari, Djoko Saryono, Nora Lina Mohd Hussain, and Robby Asyari
Designing a model to measure information intelligence based on the Indices and measures, Asefeh Asemi, Vahid Aghakishizadeh, Ahmad Shabani, Adeleh Asemi, and Andrea Ko
Electronic Information Resources Use, Quality Reference Service Delivery And Academic Performance Of Final Year Students In Colleges Of Education In Lagos State, Nigeria, Bolanle Badirat Ashiru, Adegbore Muritala, Olalekan Abiola Awujoola, and Oyinola Oluwaseun Bayowa
Online Information Searching Techniques: An Investigation from Library Science Professionals, MUHAMMAD ASIF and Shakeel Ahmad Khan
Adopting Green Practices: Challenges for University Libraries of Pakistan, Muhammad Asim and Pervaiz Ahmad Prof. Dr.
Adoption of Green Practices in University Libraries of Pakistan: A Qualitative Study, Muhammad Asim and Pervaiz Ahmad Prof. Dr.
Community Libraries in the Capital of Pakistan: current status, issues, and perspectives, Muhammad Asim, Dr. Amjid Khan, and Sheikh Muhammad Arshad
LIBRARY RESOURCES ACCESSIBILITY AND ICT ADEPTNESS: CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OTUOKE LIBRARY., Luqman Ayanlola Atanda and Cecilia Oyebola Olafimihan
ISSN Registration Services in Indonesia: Problems and Solutions, Dwi Ridho Aulianto
Understanding the Usage of Anti-Plagiarism Software: Lessons from Malaysian Communities, Shipra Awasthi, Muhamad Ikhwan Mohd Zain, and Shiva Kanaujia Sukula
Bibliometric Analysis On Human Resource Management In The Library Based On SCOPUS Platform From 1969-2021, Lallawm awmi, Lalngai zuali, and Lalduh zuali
Job Satisfaction and Work Motivation as Correlates of Career Commitment of Librarians in Universities in South-west, Nigeria, Olubunmi Olawumi Awoyemi Dr.
Control Mechanism And Punishment Strategies As Correlates Of Deviant Behaviour Reduction Among Undergraduates In Public University Libraries In South-West, Nigeria, Olalekan Abiola awujoola and oyinola Oluwaseun Bayowa
Implementation of Virtual Library in Nigeria: Issues and Way Forward, Daniel Samuel Ayele Mr.
Students’ Perspective on Effectiveness of Electronic Resources and Conventional Textbook Materials in Promoting Learning in Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic (IMAP), Lafia., Daniel Samuel Ayele (CLN)
Creating Community of Young Readers during Covid-19 Lockdown: A Comprehensive Study of a Digital Reading Platform: Storyweaver, Shaveta Azad and Rupak Chakravarty Prof.
Connecting the Dots: Relation Mapping using Literature Connector and Network Visualization, Shaveta Azad, Priyanka ., Atasi Sinhababu, and Rupak Chakravarty
Impact and Challenges of Open Learning on Library and Information Science Community with special reference to MOOCs, Fazia Azhar and Babita Jaiswal
Challenges Faced by Library Professionals Regarding Adoption and Uses of KOHA: A Study of Dr.Mahmud Husain Library University of Karachi, Pakistan, Kulsoom Azhar and Rafat Parveen Siddiqui
Challenges Faced by Library Professionals Regarding Adoption and Uses of KOHA: A Study of Dr. Mahmud Husain Library University of Karachi, Pakistan, Kulsoom Azhar and Rafat Parveen Siddiqui
The Relevance of the Five New Laws of Librarianship to the Development of Mosque Libraries in Indonesia, Ahmad Amir Aziz
Extent of Involvement of Planning and Coordination Practices For Conflict Management in College Of Education Libraries in South-East and South-South Nigeria, Chioma Azubuike,
Use of Electronic Resources in Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools in Enugu State during COVID 19 Era: How Effective?, Elizabeth Titilope Babarinde, David Abobi Agbo, and Victoria Olayemi Fagbemi
Correlations between Work Environment, Affective, Normative, and Continuance Commitments of Library Personnel in Public University Libraries in South-West Nigeria, Ogunbanjo Babatunde, Solomon Olusegun Awonus, and Ifedamola Olaniy
ICT Competence and Attitude among Faculty members related Review of Literature from the period 2012-2021, M M. Bachalapur Dr. and Manjunatha S
Investigating perceived digital literacy skills of master students: A case study at the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Fahimeh Baghernejad-Javid and Saeideh Valizadeh-Haghi
Digital Literacy and Increased Utilization of Higher Education E-Learning in Indonesia : A Literature Review, Heri Cahyo bagus, Ilham M, Merlin Apriliyanti, and Muhammad Yazid
Status of Customer Relationship Management Activities in University Libraries of Pakistan, Mir Bahader
Library Leaders’ Attitude towards User Care in University Libraries of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad, Mir Bahader, Muhammad Asif Naveed, Rahim Jan, Tahir Jan, and Muhammad Hussain
INFLUENCE OF ICT USE ON SMEs PERFORMANCE IN NORTH-CENTRAL GEO-POLITICAL ZONE NIGERIA, Olatunji Azeez Bakare Mr., Ezinwanyi Madukoma PhD, and Musa Yila Umar Mr
Islamic Scholarly Publishing and a Comparative Analysis of Religious Publications in the National Bibliography of Nigeria, Sirajudeen Bakrin and Sirajudeen Femi Bakrin
Role of Academic Libraries in the age of MOOCs in India, Dr.P.Balasubramanian Subramanian Bala subramanian and Divina Rosiline D’silva Divina
Influence of Public Library on Human Development concerning Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu, India, Dr.P.Balasubramanian Subramanian Bala subramanian and P Shahnaz Shahnaz
Preferred Strategies and Use of Electronic Information Resources among the Academic Community: A Case Study, Dr.P.Balasubramanian Subramanian Bala subramanian and Jegan M. S Jegan
Job Satisfaction among the Library Professionals of Engineering Colleges in South Tamil Nadu, Dr.P.Balasubramanian Subramanian Bala subramanian and P Viji Viji
Usage of Electronic Resources by the Faculty Members of Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College, Coimbatore: A Study, Jeyapragash Balasubramani, Muthuraj Anbalagan, and Prabhu R
Assessment of Information Literacy and Fake News Identification of Benguet State University Freshmen: Implications for Library Literacy Program, Daniel Jr Balbin
Social Media Mediated Library Services during Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Lockdown: A Case of University of Zambia Library, Boniface Banda Mr. and Pailet Chewe Mr.
The Creation of Primary Sources Digital Collections in an Academic Library, Keren Barner
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICY FOR E-RESOURCES, Santana Baruah and Dr. Anupam Chanda
CUSTODIAN OF THE JEWISH HISTORY & HERITAGE: AN ACCOUNT OF NATIONAL LIBRARY OF ISRAEL, Qurat ul Ain ul Ain Bashir Dr
Library Services and Challenges in State and Private university libraries of Gujarat: A Comparative Study, Somnath Ganeshnath Bava
Knowledge Management in Organizations: Gateway to Sustainable Competitive Performance, Roseline Bawack
Modern and Information Services of an Academic Library: An Overview, Bala Sankar B and Bala Sankar B
INFORMATION LITERACY AND ICT SKILLS OF LIBRARY STAFF IN SOME SELECTED FEDERAL POLYTECHNICS IN NIGERIA, LATEEF Alhaji BELLO
Self-Concept as a Predictor of Librarians' Commitment in University Libraries in Southern Nigeria., Ezeudu Benedicta
Revolutionary changes in librarianship and the need for strategic planning for sustainable transformation of academic libraries, Oyemike Victor BENSON, Ph.D; Obiageli F. MBAJIORGU; BLESSING N. EMUCHAY; and Uju Rosemary EWEAMA
USE OF ONLINE DATABASES BY NUCLEAR SCIENTISTS OF GHANA ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION, GHANA: A REVIEW, Albert Paa Kojo Ebi Bilson Mr., Andy Tandoh Mr., and Christabel Torshie Torto Ms.
Use of Social Media Platforms for Dissemination of Information and Creating Awareness about Library Resources and Services among Students in Lagos State University, Nigeria, Mausi A. Bokoh Mr., Morenikeji M. Bello Miss, and Adeola A. Idowu Miss
Exploring Copyright Compliance in Self-Archiving of Scholarly Works: Nigerian Librarians’ Perspectives, Iskil Arisekola Bolaji Mr.
Assessment of awareness of Farmers on agricultural information services in Mara Region, Tanzania, Evance Mulashani Bonephace, Xuewen Gui, and Peter John Makawia
Users’ Perception of Plagiarism: A Study of Researchers at MAHE, Meghna Borpuzari and Rekha Pai
Documentation and Preservation of Endangered Manuscripts through Digital Archiving in North-Eastern States of India, Dibanjyoti Buragohain, Manashjyoti Deka, and AMIT KUMAR
Entrepreneurship Opportunities for Library and Information Science Graduates: A Qualitative Study, Kiran Butt and Pervaiz Ahmad Prof. Dr.
The Journey of Digital Library Establishment in Pakistan: A Systematic Literature Review, Kiran Butt, Amjid Khan, and Pervaiz Ahmad
Veterinary Medicine Students' Use of Library Resources and Access to Scientific Papers, Noel W. Cabfilan
A Study on UGC-CARE Journals of Library and Information Science, Partha Chattopadhyay Librarian and Bikash Kumar Halder Librarian
Contribution of Information Professionals in Combating Misinformation Surrounding the Current Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and Beyond, Pailet Chewe, Eness M.M. Chitumbo Mrs., and Silumesi Kabilwa Mr.
Library Support Services at the University of Zambia amid the Covid-19 Pandemic: A SWOT Matrix, Pailet Chewe, Zachary Zulu Mr., Mercy M. Wamunyima Mrs., Given M. Kuntumoya Ms, Celine M. Mwafulilwa Mrs., Sarah T. Gwayi Mrs., Fabian Kakana Mr., Eness M.M. Chitumbo Mrs., Gelvazio Sakala Mr., Christine W. Kanyengo Ms, Judith Banda Mrs, and Francina N.S. Makondo Mrs.
Digital fatigue: are librarians at universities in Zimbabwe spared?, Blessing Chiparausha
Influence of Information Literacy Skills on Infopreneurship Intentions of Library and Information Science Undergraduates in Public Universities in South-West, Nigeria, Helen Osebequen Chris-Israel, Uloma Doris Onuoha, and Beatrice Yemisi Ojokuku
UTILIZATION OF OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN THE SOUTH-SOUTH NIGERIA, Chukwuemeka Chukwueke
Factors Influencing Career Choice among Secondary School Students in Aba North of Abia State and Implications for School Library Development, Ndubuisi Eze Chukwu, Chinenye Ifeoma Ogidi, Immaculata N. Akaneme, and Leonard Chidi Ilechukwu
TOWARDS EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN NIGERIA: THE ACADEMIC LIBRARY PERSPECTIVE., Scholastica A.J. Chukwu Rev Sr Dr., Nkeiru A. Emezie Dr, Ifeoma S. Njoku Dr., and Rosemary Abanum
Electronic Information Resources Use and Research Productivity of Lecturers in Private Universities in Oyo State, Oladeji Daniel Olufemi Mr and Adeyeye Sophia V. PhD
Reading habits of students from secondary and higher secondary schools in Patrasayer block of Bankura district, West Bengal, India, Mithun Das and Rajesh Das
BEHAVIORAL PATTERN OF INFORMATION SEEKING USERS OF NATIONAL LIBRARY, KOLKATA, sankha subhra das and P Balasubramanian
Copyright, Altruism, Trust Factors In the Use of Institutional Repositories by Teachers of Northeast Central Universities of Assam, Susmita Das and Mukut Sarmah
Creating relevance in the Nigerian system: the place of Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI), National Bibliography and Curriculum Development., Okhakhu O. David, AKINLONU MOFIYINFOLUWA, EGBEYEMI TAIWO, SAKA ABDULATEEF OMOTOSHO, OTOKITI IFEOLUWA OBALOLUWA, and Jatto Victor Omeiza
Parent involvement towards children’s reading habit: A focus group survey from Nashik, India, Suvarna P. Desale and Rajendra M. Kumbhar Ph.D.
Academic Stress and Coping Mechanism among LIS students during the COVID-19 Pandemic – Route to Resilience and Recuperation, MITHU DEY and SATISH KUMAR
Study of Use of an Additional Reading Material in Swayam MOOC Platform in India and Need of Learner Centric Personalized Adaptive Real-time Reading Material in MOOCs, Sangeeta N. Dhamdhere Dr, Vaidehi Dhamnikar Ms, and Anand Gaikwad Mr
ASSESSMENT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SKILLS IN OPERATION AND SERVICE DELIVERY BY PARA PROFESSIONALS OF UNIVERSITY OF JOS LIBRARY., DAVID DIRMUN DIMLONG, ONYEKE EMMANUEL ONYEKE, CHRISTOPHER OBIGHO UWAGWE, and Gushop Sintiki Gideon
Usage of Library Collections and Services by First Year Medical Undergraduates : A Case Study at University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka, harshani Dissanayake
Providing Information Resources to Remote Clients During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Perspective of the Distance Education Academic Libraries, Tinyiko Vivian Dube
Access and Utilisation of Climate Change Information by Small-holder Farmers in Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo Districts, Ghana, KOJO BAWA DUKPER Mr
E-Resources Remote Access Tools: A Comparative Analysis, Duragappa . and Chandrashekara M
Fifty Years (1970-2019) Journey of 'Journal of Documentation': A Scientometric Analysis of Research Productivity and Publication Trends, Gururaj F. Durgannavar Mr., Manoj Kumar Verma Dr., Sidhartha Sahoo Dr., and Ghouse Modin Nabeesab Mamdapur Mr.