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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
INFORMATION NEEDS AND SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF ILLEGAL OIL BUNKERS IN IMIRINGI TOWN OF BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA, Tangkat Yusuf Dushu Mr.
An Analysis of Preservation Methods in Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, Tangkat Yusuf Dushu Mr., Emmanuel Uche Okwu Ph.D, and Haliru Bah Haliru
Technological Competencies of Teachers in Teaching Learning Process and the Librarians’ Role to Enhance the Technological Skills: A Study, Avijit Dutta and Najmun Nessa
USE OF ELECTRONIC RESOURCES BY USERS OF THE GAUTAM BUDDHA CENTRAL LIBRARY AT THE B.B.A.U., LUCKNOW, UTTAR PRADESH: A STUDY, suraj kumar dwivedi and Shilpi Verma
IMPACT OF RESOURCE DISCOVERY & TECHNOLOGY ON SATISFACTION LEVEL OF USERS IN LIBRARIES, Utkarsh Dwiwedi and DR. RAJANI MISHRA
Information Literacy Skills and Use of Electronic Information Resources (EIRs) By Undergraduates in Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, Raphael Ebiefung and Catherine Okafor
INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF TEACHER-LIBRARIANS IN CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA, Elizabeth N. Ebizie P.hD, Obiageli C. Njoku Ph.D, Charles A. Oraelosi Ph.D, and Mkpoikanke S. Otu Ph.D
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AS A MEDIUM IN THE EMPOWERMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE EDUCATORS FOR EFFECTIVE KNOWLEDGE DELIVERY AND SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION IN SOUTH EAST, NIGERIA, Mercy Ebong, Uzoamaka Ogwo, and Victor N. Nwachukwu
INFORMATION ACCESS TOOLS AND UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION RESOURCES BY MEDICAL STUDENTS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSTIES SOUTH – SOUTH, NIGERIA., Affiong Effiong and Abimbola Aagboke
INFORMATION ACCESS TOOLS AND UTILIZATION OF INFORMATION RESOURCES BY MEDICAL STUDENTS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSTIES SOUTH – SOUTH, NIGERIA., Affiong E. Effiong and Abimbola L. Agboke
The Implementation of Social Media Based Library Services at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Nigeria., Kingsley Egbukole and Marlene A. Holmner
Challenges and Prospects of Reference Services in Federal University Libraries in South-West, Nigeria, Rotimi Adesina Egunjobi Dr., Samuel O. Ogunniyi Dr., and Jesubukade Emmanuel Ajakaye Mr.
Public Library Services on the Promotion of Literacy Level of Users in Kenneth Dike E-Central Library, Awka, UGOCHI IRUOMA EGWUONWU, OBIOMA LOVETH OBIEKWE, and EVELYN NKIRUKA EKPEHA
Leveraging High-End Technologies for Quality Library Services in Nigeria, Kennedy Arebamen Eiriemiokhale PhD and Basirat Omolara Amzat Mrs
Testing of the Quality of Service Provision of Lagos State University Library, Lagos, Nigeria, Esther Motunrayo EKEH
Managing smart campus and smart libraries: a look at challenges and the way forward for libraries in developing countries, Justina Ngozi EKERE Ph.D; Oyemike Victor BENSON, Ph.D; Catherine Chinyere EKE; and Blessing N. EMUCHAY
Cloud Computing Application for accessing E-resources by University Librarians: Case Study of University Librarians in Niger Delta Region., Vincent Osamuyimen Ekhaguosa; Gladys Otasowie Otote; Mary Irughe; Efosa Egharevba; and Blessings Amina AKPORHONOR,
INFLUENCE OF THE USE OF LIBRARY RESOURCES AND SERVICES ON POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS RESEARCH IN TWO NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES, EFFIOWAN ELIZABETH EKONG Mrs and KUBURAT OLAYINKA OGUNODE Mrs
Mentoring As A Tool For Re-Skilling The Academic Librarian In ICT Age, Chukwunaza N. Ekwelem Mr, Zikrat Abdulsalam, and Emmanuel Abigeal Bimpe
Influence of records management practices, work environment and administrative effectiveness in Lagos State Judiciary, Nigeria, OTOBO ELVIS EFE
USE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES AND SERVICES AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN THE IBADAN LIBRARY SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, Evelyn Nkechi Emeahara and Jesubukade E. Ajakaye
Information Needs and Information Seeking Behaviour Of Lecturers In Edo State College Of Nursing Sciences (Edocns), Peace osemudiamen Eromosele CLN, Progress Erikume CLN, and Jemilah Odufua Muhammed
Librarians’ Attitude Towards Information resource sharing In Federal University Libraries in North Central, Nigeria, Peace Osemudiamen Eromosele CLN and Jeremiah Emeka UGWULEBO CLN
INFLUENCE OF MARKETING ON USE OF LIBRARY SERVICES BY POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS IN SELECTED FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA, Adedoyin Oluwatosin Esan and Ismail Olatunji Adeyemi
Effect of Group Mentoring on Virtual Library Skills of Secondary School Students, Chiedu Eseadi
Shodhganga and Shodhshuddhi “2S” –Indian research Paragon: A Study, Manash Esh Mr and Saptarshi Ghosh Dr
Leadership and Innovative Behaviour in the Twenty First Century Academic Library, Ugwunwa Esse
Information Needs and Seeking Behaviour of Road Transport Employee Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) Members, Yenagoa Branch, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, Abraham Tabor Etebu Ph.D, cln, mnla and Godwin Oberhiri-Orumah (cln, mnla)
Digital Devices and Digital Literacy Skills Among Library and Information Science Students in Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, Abraham Tabor Etebu and Choice Meniwoze Zaccheus Ms
School Library Resources for Inclusive Online English Language learning: Teachers’ perspectives about differentiating instruction in the context of English as Second Language, Angela Eze and Charity N. Onyishi
The Extent of Availability and Utilization of ICT Facilities by Undergraduate Students for Research in Academic Libraries: A Case Study of Rhema University, Aba., William C. Ezecheta
MUTILATION OF INFORMATION RESOURCES IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN ABUJA, NIGERIA: THE WAY FORWARD, Innosent Eze
Assessment of Electronic Learning Usage in the Upper Basic Education French Language Curriculum: Implication for Evaluation of Library and Information Science Resources, Kenneth Oma Eze PhD, Ekwutosi Monica Nnadi PhD, and Christian Sunday Ugwuanyi PhD
Effect of Academic Library Usage on Pre-service Teachers’ Academic Achievement, Nneka Justina Eze PhD, Victoria Olasoji Omosowon PhD, Ifeoma Roseline Iketaku PhD, and Claris Nnenna Eze PhD
Digital Literacy Skills as Determinants of Library Use by Undergraduate Students of Private Universities in Oyo State, Nigeria, Sunday Morakinyo Fakunle, Oluwabunmi Dorcas Bakare, and S.V. Adeyeye
Library and Information Specialist in the Light of Information Architecture and his Role in Organizing Content, Hanan Ahmed Farag and ahlam saeed alqhtani
Availability and Accessibility as Determinants of Use of Electronic Reference Sources Among Secondary School Teachers in Ekiti State Nigeria, Adesanmi Mathew Farukuoye, Olayinka Folorunso, and Elizabeth Bukunola Lateef
Practices in Library Staff Development: A Study of Private Universities Libraries in Nigeria, Omobolanle Seri Fasola
The Access and use of Library and Internet as Information Source by Agricultural Academics and Extension Workers within King Cetshwayo District Municipality of Kwazulu-Natal Province, South Africa, Kayode Fatokun, Abdulsalam Abiodun Salman, and Eyitayo Francis Adanlawo
Communication Crisis for Librarians on Library Tourism: The Effects of the Crisis Pandemic Covid-19, FAUSTYNA tyna -
Utilization of Electronic Resources for Teaching and Research among Lecturers in University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Ugonna Benedette Fidelugwuowo Dr
COLLEGE LIBRARY MODEL TO ACHIEVE ACCOUNTING STUDENT SATISFACTION, irman firmansyah
Strategies for Overcoming Challenges in Digital Preservation of Electronic Theses and Dissertations in Public University Libraries in South-East Nigeria, Jerry E. Friday and Monica Eberechukwu Eze MRS
Strategies for Overcoming Challenges in Digital Preservation of Electronic Theses and Dissertations in Public University Libraries in South-East Nigeria, Jerry E. Friday and Monica Eberechukwu Eze MRS
Covid-19 Information Needs and Seeking Behaviour of Undergraduates of Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, Jerry Eyerinmene Friday Mr and Motu-ere Justina Atema Ms
Acquisition of 21st Century Librarianship Skills by Librarians in Public University Libraries in Bayelsa and Rivers States of Nigeria, Jerry Eyerinmene Friday Mr and Ngozi Scholastica Onuh Mrs
Awareness and Use of Self-Archiving Options among Librarians in Public University Libraries in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, Jerry Eyerinmene Friday Mr and Chioma Lilian Ugwuowo Mrs
A DECADE OF JOB PROSPECTS IN THE LIBRARIANSHIP PROFESSION, AKWASI DUFFOUR FRIMPONG and ANTHONY OBENG MR.
Staff Motivation, Discipline and Performance Appraisal as Correlates of Staff Job Performance in University Libraries in Bayelsa and Rivers States., Biokuromoye Fyneman Ph.D
Librarian and Faculty Conversations about Information Literacy: A Pilot Study on Communication across Disciplinary Boundaries, Carolyn B. Gamtso
UTTAR PRADESH HIGHER EDUCATION DIGITAL LIBRARY PORTAL: AN ANALYSIS, Rashmi Gangwar and Prof. Shilpi Verma
INFORMATION NEEDS AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITIES IN BENUE STATE, Agada George Mr, Samson Okpanachi Abu Mr, and Eric Ojobo Agada Mr
INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE IN THE CONTEXT OF KNOWLEDGE SOCIETIES AS A TOOL FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA, Agada George Mr, Eric Ojobo Agada Mr, and Samson Okpanachi Abu Mr
Digital Literacy and Job Performance of Librarians in Rivers State University Libraries, Nigeria, Tamunoseimiebi Maxwell George Miss, Emmanuel Okwu Dr., and Kolawole Ogunbodede
Digitization of World Heritage Sites of Iran as a Tool for Facilitating Online Access During Worldwide Pandemic: Case Study of Pasargadae World Heritage Site, Farzaneh Gerami, Nadim Akhtar Khan, and Zohreh Hosseini
Online Resources Utilization of Visual and Performing Arts Undergraduates, G. F. Yasanthini and S Santharooban
Closing the Gap: Supporting Equity, Diversity, & Inclusivity Plans in the Modern Library, Jameson Paul Ghalioungui
'Fake News' and Information Literacy, Jameson Paul Ghalioungui
Medical Records Management to Support Evidence-Based Medical Practice At Kisii Teaching And Referral Hospital, Kenya, Robert Nyakundi Gisemba Mr, Emily Ngeno Dr, and Emily Bosire Dr
A Content Analysis Based Review on the Application of Document Similarity Measures on E-resource Retrieval in Agriculture and Allied fields, Nitumika Gogoi and Uma Kanjilal
Research Methods and Contribution of Inflibnet to the University library in India Today, Dr. Miteshkumar C. Gohel and Dr. R. N. Mobarsa
DETERMINATION OF STUDENT'S DIGITAL LITERACY INDEX ON ACHIEVEMENT MOTIVATION AND LEARNING ACHIEVEMENT AT UNIVERSITAS PENDIDIKAN GANESHA (UNDIKSHA),BALI, Made Hery Wihardika Griadhi, Nyoman Trisna Herawati, Komang Witarini, and Wayan Sugita
DYNAMIC ARCHIVE MANAGEMENT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AT RADIO REPUBLIK INDONESIA, Nadia Aprilia Gude, Andi Asari, and Nurchasanah Nurchasanah
Information Resources Usage and Information Literacy Skills of School Teachers in Sri Lanka: a Survey, Chamani Gunasekera and R. Balasubramani
Web Content Analysis of State Agriculture University Library Website in Uttar Pradesh: An Evaluative Study, Kunjan Prasad Gupta ,Librarian
Content Analysis of Websites of University Libraries in Delhi: A Study, Saumya Gupta and Paramjeet K. Walia
Analysis of Information Communication Technology Competencies among Distance Learning Students of Kuvempu University: A study, Veena Naik G and SHIVALINGAIAH D Dr.
Distance Learners Satisfaction with Library Resources, Services and Facilities: A Study in Kuvempu University Library, Veena Naik G and Shivalingaiah D
Use of Electronic Resources among Users of Medical College Libraries in Multan Division, Pakistan, Saba Habib, Iqbal Hussain Asad, and Mir Bahader
Relationship between entrepreneurial self-efficacy and entrepreneurial intention in medical library and information science students: an Iranian perspective, Ronak Hamzehei, Mohammad Karim Saberi, Zahra Moradi, Zhaleh Moradveysi, and Mahdi Shaghaghi
Library and Information Science Research at University of Karachi, Pakistan from 2000 to 2022: A bibliometric analysis, Ikram Ul Haq, Zahida Anjum, and Nosheen Mahmood
Review of Manuscripts on “Library Marketing” Published in Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), Ikram Ul Haq, Muhammad Tanveer, and Haider Mahmood
Library Services during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Bibliometric Analysis and knowledge Mapping, Md. Armanul Haque, Xiaojuan Zhang Dr, Md. Shafiul Alam Dr, Md. Nazmul Hasan, and Farzana Islam Any
How to Attract The Library Visitors? The Role of CSR at The Library, Library Image, Customer Value, and Loyalty to The Library: Evidence from Indonesia, Sri Hartini, Masmira Kurniawati, Jovi Sulistiawan, and Muhammad Ihwanudin
A Literary Tool Among the Shades of Grey: Fanfiction, Libraries and Readers’ Advisory, Molly Hart
Measuring the Reliability Analysis of University Students' Utilization of Web-based Library and Information Services in Malaysian Academic Libraries, Husain Hashim, Shamila Mohamed Shuhidan, and Norizan Anwar
Marketing of Library Products and Services: A theoretical analysis, Shashikumar Hatti, Satishkumar Naikar, and Sayed Ahemd Inamdar
Webometrics Analysis of Websites of Private Engineering College of North India: A Study Through Google Search Engine, Rima Hazarika
Information needs and Information-seeking behavior of undergraduate students: A remote area perspective, Shahzadi Humbhi, Shabbir Ahmed Tareen, and Alia humbhi
A Multicultural Approach to Evaluate Information Literacy Skills of the University Students of the Remote Areas of Pakistan., Shahzadi Humbhi, Shabbir Tareen, Abdul Reheem, and Alia humbhi
Research Output of Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science (CJILS): A Bibliometric Analysis from 1993-2021, Abid Hussain
Use of WhatsApp Technology in Library Services: Case study of National Defence University Library, Islamabad, Pakistan, Abid Hussain
Journal of Education for Library and Information Science (JELIS) Through Bibliometric Lenses, Abid Hussain, Ashina Sadiq, and Hafiz Muhammad Zeeshan
Contributions to the Field of Library and Information Sciences in Pakistan: A Bio Bibliometric Study of Dr. Saeed Ullah Jan, Abid Hussain Mr and Nasir Shakoor
The Status of Resources and Services in the Public Libraries of Sindh, Pakistan: A Study, Mohammad Hussain, Ansa Parveen, and Dr. Khan Faqir
Growth and Research Productivity on Library Automation: A Bibliometric Analysis, Mohammad Hussain, Kainat Shaheen, Javeria Jan, and Ms Saddiqa
Marketing of Library and Information Product and Services: Study of Special Libraries of Karachi, Hafiz Muhammad Huzaifa and Naweed E. Sehar
Combating Domestic Violence Against Women in Nigeria: The Role of Library and Information Science Professionals, Ijeoma Juachukwu Ibegbulam Dr, Folasade Adepoju Mrs., and Ifeoma Roseline Echezona Prof.
Value of Library and Information Science (LIS) Degree for Side Business Practices among Employed Library and Information Science Professionals in Nigeria: a Preliminary Survey, Ijeoma Juachukwu Ibegbulam (PHD), Ngozi Celestine Uzoagba, Isaac Kenechukwu Ohaji (PHD), and Harriet Uche Igbo (PHD)
LECTURERS ATTITUDE TOWARDS COLLABORATING AND COMMUNICATING WITH LIBRARIAN FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING IN UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-SOUTH NIGERIA., Mary Idahosa Mrs and Jerome Idiegbeyan-ose Dr
TIME CONTROL, INFORMATION DISSEMINATION AND PREVENTION OF COVID 19 PANDEMIC BY LIBRARIANS IN NIGERIA, OgagaOghene Uzezi Idhalama Mr and Ezeabasili Augusta Chioma
Seeking of Agriculture Information through Mobile Phones by Rice Farmers in Ogoja Agricultural Zone, Cross River State, Nigeria, Friday O. Idiku, GININI FRANCIS ELEMI, EJEJE IGWE AGUBE, COMFORT AYA, and ANTHONIA EGEM OKEM
INFLUENCE OF INFORMATION SOURCES ON FARMERS’ INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE OF SOIL FERTILITY MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA, Friday O. Idiku, Emmanuel Ohara Eremi, Oliver Effiong Ntui, Mary Chinwe Nwogu, and Precious Jabe Besong
Library Use for Agricultural Research by Undergraduate Students of the Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Wildlife Resources Management, University Of Calabar, Nigeria, Friday O. Idiku, Oliver Effiong Ntui, Dorathy Aje Iyamah, Love Eyo Abu, and Dorcas Okaja Ochang
Availability and Use of Digital Reference Service Tools for Effective Service Delivery by Librarians in Private Universities Libraries in South-East Nigeria, Ejike Igwebuike and Emmanuel Ifechukwu Onoh Mr.
Libraries for all: the place of advocacy and marketing in promoting library services to disadvantaged groups., Ejike Udensi Igwebuike Dr., Kingsley Tochukwu Ihejirika Dr, and Marcus Carsimir Onah Dr.
Perspectives of Librarians on Quality Assurance Measures for Admission of Students in Distance Education Programme in Nigeria, Justina Ngozi Igwe PhD, Stella C. Nwizu Prof, and Christian N. Olori PhD
Delivering Community Library Services and Adult Library Education for the aged in Nigeria's Rural Communities, Emmanuel Chukwudi Ihekwoaba