Thank you for your support of Library Philosophy and Practice over the years. We are very happy to have migrated to the Digital Commons at San Jose State University.
Library Philosophy and Practice (LPP) (ISSN 1522-0222) is a Green Open Access, peer-reviewed electronic journal supported by the School of Information at San Jose State University.
LPP is completely open access, there are no fees to submit or publish, and articles are discoverable via web search. 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.
Submissions from 2022
The Utilization of Electronic Journal: Analysis of The Source of References for Thesis Writing by Students of Early Childhood Teacher Education Department, Amirul Mukminin, Edi Waluyo, Diana Diana, Akaat Hasjiandito, and Imam Shofwan
Assistive Technologies used in Canadian University Libraries for the Visually Impaired, Ramina Mukundan and Nikesh Narayanan
Library Services and Linked Data at Makerere University: Prospects of a Research-Led University, Onan Mulumba
An overview of knowledge management research in Zimbabwe: From 2010 to 2022, Jonathan Munyoro, Takawira Machimbidza, and Stephen Mutula
A STUDY OF USING E-RESOURCES BY RESEARCH SCHOLARS IN SELECTED INSTITUTIONS OF SOUTHERN TAMILNADU: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY, SENTHUR VEL MURUGAN LIBRARIAN
The EFL Students’ Perspectives on Library Modalities: Attitude and Correlation to Academic Achievement, Afif Ikhwanul Muslimin M.Pd. and Fitrana Harintama M.Pd.
Information Literacy Skills and Impact of COVID-19 on Rural Students of Tamil Nadu, South India, S. Muthukumar and M. Mani
The Records and Information Management Policy and the Management of Public Sector Records in Zimbabwe, Samson Mutsagondo
Placing the Cart Before the Horse: E-Records Policy Experiences and Lessons from Zimbabwe’s Provincial Government, Samson Mutsagondo and Petronella Katekwe
The plight of managing audio-visual archives in developing economies: The case of Zimbabwe, Samson Mutsagondo and Sabina Tholanah
Use of Library Information Resources by Undergraduate students at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania, NICHOLAUS MWALUKASA Dr
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH: PROTOTYPING IN WEB OPAC FOR INDONESIAN CHILDREN, Rifa Nadila, Riche Cynthia Johan, and Gema Rullyana
It Is Time to Break The Boundaries: Profiling Practices and Perceptions on Marketing in Special Libraries in Sri Lanka., K. A. Vishaka Narmada, Assistant Librarian and W.R.W.M.A.U. Weerakoon, Senior Assistant Librarian
WEBOMETRIC STUDY OF NATIONAL INSTITUTIONAL RANKING FRAMEWORK (NIRF) LISTED COLLEGE WEBSITE WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO LIBRARY WEB PAGES, Sunil V. Narnaware and Shashikant Ganpatrao Rokade
Evaluation of Library Websites of Colleges Affiliated to University of Delhi: A Content Analysis Study, Kajal Narula and Paramjeet Kaur Walia
Open Educational Resources (OER) initiatives: Global and Indian Quo Vadis, Phulasmita Nath
Relationship between Awareness and Use of Digital Information Resources among University Students of Southern Punjab, Rab Nawaz:, Salman Bin Naeem, and Muhammad Ramzan
Design and Development of a Public Health Information Service Model for Rural Inhabitants of Balasore District of Odisha, Chittaranjan Nayak Research Scholar (Ph.D) and Dr. Arun Kumar Chakraborty Librarian
IMPACT OF LIBRARY CONSORTIA ON RESOURCE SHARING IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES: EVIDENCE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI LIBRARY, EUGENE NCHE CHE, Dorothy Njiraine Dr., and Elisha O. Makori Dr.
The conceptualisation of the Provisioning of Assistive Resources for Patrons with Visual Impairment within Academic Libraries in Zimbabwe, Mthokozisi Masumbika Ncube, Chipo Mutongi, and Mercy Kurebwa
Evaluating Institutional Repositories’ (IR) capabilities for long-term preservation with a focus on content, file format and metadata practices in selected public university libraries in Kenya, Hellen M. Ndegwa, Emily Bosire Dr., and Damaris Odero Dr.
Factors influencing library use by students with disabilities in Zimbabwe: The case of United College of Education (UCE), Makhosazana Ndiweni, Takawira Machimbidza, and Stephen Mutula
Contribution of Annals of Library and Information Studies in SCOPUS database (2011-2021): An analysis Bibliomatrice study, Dheeraj Singh Negi
Implementation and Design of E-Library System using QR code and Smart Mobile Phone, Dheeraj Singh Negi
Indian Research Information Network System (IRINS): Analysis of University of Delhi Faculty Profiles in IRINS, Dheeraj Singh Negi
Mapping of Authorship and collaboration pattern of IFLA journal during 2015-2019: Scientometrics study, Dheeraj Singh Negi
Trends and Developments of Institutional Open Access Repository Movement in BRICS countries: A comparative Study, Dheeraj Singh Negi
Toward a New Approach to Information Science: Intertextuality, Narges Neshat
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS UTILIZATION OF ACADEMIC LIBRARY: A CASE STUDY OF JOSEPH AYO BABALOLA UNIVERSITY IKEJI-ARAKEJI, OSUN STATE NIGERIA, Franca Ngeme Mrs, Grace Ajewole Mrs, and Samson Adesina Akinola
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF CATALOGUERS IN ELECTRONIC ERA IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN SELECTED PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES, OSUN STATE, FRANCA NGEME, GRACE MORENIKE AJEWOLE, and OLUWOLE BANJI AJAYI
UNDERSTANDING COVID-19 RELATED HEALTH LITERACY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES AMONG THE WORKING LIS PROFESSIONALS IN DR. ZAKIR HUSAIN CENTRAL LIBRARY, JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA: A STUDY, Ms. Nisha MN and Manir Uddin Ansari MUA
High Performance Work Systems and Job Performance: The Influence of Professional Mentoring a Case of University Libraries in Nigeria, Ifeoma Stella Njoku PhD and Ifeoma Stella Njoku
Research Productivity of College and Research Library Journal: A Bibliometric Study, Ofoedu Nkiruka Angela and Cynthia Okey-Okafor
Maturity Analysis of the Information Governance Model Matrix in the Correspondence and Archives Department of the Batam Indonesia Free-Zone Authority, Rayhan Musa Novian and Azman Mat Isa
Knowledge Sharing on Record Management at Record Centre of Batam Indonesia Free-Zone Authority, Rayhan Musa Musa Novian, Riche Cynthia Johan, and Linda Setiawati
A SURVEY ON READING HABIT OF LAW STUDENTS IN TAMIL NADU DURING COVID-19: A CASE STUDY, SURESH N and S Thanuskodi
COMPUTER SKILLS AS CORRELATES OF USE OF ONLINE INFORMATION RESOURCES BY LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE UNDERGRADUATES OF UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, EDO STATE, NIGERIA., Nelson Onyeka Nwabueze, Adaora Joy Udo-Anyanwu Ph.D, and Nneka Eugenia Okore
Performance of the Website of the Postgraduate College of the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Williams Nwagwu, Williams Ezinwa Nwagwu PhD, and Ayo Habeeb
Management of School Libraries and Utilization of Library Resources by Secondary School Students in Rivers State, Felix Ahamefula Nwankwo Ph.D CLN; Pearl Chidimma Akanwa Prof. CLN; and Ogechi Nkechinyere Okorie Ph.D, CLN
EFFECT OF LIBRARY RESOURCES ON SECONDARY STUDENTS' ACADEMIC ABILITY LEVELS IN CHEMISTRY IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA, Bernadine Ngozi Nweze PhD, David Agwu Udu PhD, and MaryAnn Ngozi Okpala Mrs.
ICT AS A TOOL FOR ENHANCING LITERACY FOR LIVELIHOOD IN THE COMMUNITIES OF IMO STATE, NIGERIA, Godwin Nwogu
Organizational Climate and its Implication on Engagement of Staff: A Library Perspective, Ngozi Ogechukwu Nwogwugwu, Ngozi Uzodike, and Chike Nwosu
Educational Information Need of Undergraduate Music Students, Edith Nwakaego Nwokenna, Ogechukwu Vivian Amanambu, Blessing Chisom Umeano, Frances Jumoke Oloidi, and Uche Calista Vita-Agundu
Relevance of Digital Libraries in the Promotion of Security Through Community Policing Strategies in Rivers State, Nigeria, Adaobi Nwoye, Judith Ugwueke, Chinyere Anigbogu, and Christian Olori
Measures to Improve Information Services Provision in Selected Public University Libraries in Western Kenya., Irene Nyakweba, Joyce Muwanguzi Bukirwa, and Elisam Magara
ATTITUDE OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE STUDENTS TOWARDS ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES IN SELECTED UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN RIVERS STATE, Chidaka Okachukwu Nyemezu Dr
ATTITUDE OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE STUDENTS TOWARDS ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES IN SELECTED UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN RIVERS STATE, Chidaka Okachukwu Nyemezu Dr.
ATTITUDE OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE STUDENTS TOWARDS ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES IN SELECTED UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN RIVERS STATE, Chikada Okachukwu Nyemezu Dr
Role of the Internet in Narrowing the Digital Divide between the Members of the Jordanian Society during the Coronavirus Crisis, Othman Obeidat and Othman Obeidat
Need-Achievement And Career Preference Of In-School Adolescents In Anambra State, Nigeria: The Need To Reposition School Librarian/Library Roles, Chizoba L. Obikwelu, Augustina Obioma Ede, Olileanya Iyke Iheakaghchi, and Victoria Yemi Fagbemi
Digital Literacy Inclusion: The Role of Librarians in Higher Education in the New Normal, Oluwatoyin Oyeyemi Obinyan Mrs and Linus Ikechukwu Ugwuanyi Mr
LIBRARY RESOURCES UTILIZATION BY LECTURERS IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY, Abigail Chikaodinaka Obodo PhD, Justina Nneka Eze PhD, and Mercy Ifunanya Ani PhD
Accessibility and Usage of School Library Materials and Facilities by Social Studies Teachers in Sapele Metropolis, Sunday Obro
Occupational Variables as Correlates of the Turnover Intentions Among Library Personnel in Private University Libraries in South-South, Nigeria., Rosemary Anwuli Odiachi Dr.
Library information needs of Parents of Children who are Career Workers in Academic Libraries: Implication for Policy and Practice, Richard Sunday Odo Mr, Moses Onyemaechi Ede Dr., and Chinedu Ifedi Okeke Professor
Use of Mobile Social Media for Academic Activities by Undergraduate Students at the Federal University of Lafia, Nigeria, Alice Olije Odu and Madely Du Preez
Investigating Postgraduate Students of Olabisi Onabanjo University's Use of Electronic Information Resources UsingTechnology Acceptance Model., Abiodun O. Odunewu, Wuraola Janet Oyedipe, and Siddiqah O. Oyedokun
EFFECT OF EDUTAINMENT VIDEOS ON LITERACY SKILLS ACQUISITION AMONG PRESCHOOL CHILDREN. IMPLICATIONS FOR UPDATING CHILDREN'S AUDIO-VISUAL LIBRARY, Akobi Thomas Ogbeche Dr and Chinedu Ifedi Okeke Prof.
USAGE OF SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORKING SITES AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE UNDERGRADUATES IN SOUTHERN NIGERIA, Ivwighreghweta Oghenetega (CLN) Dr. and Uwaifo stephen osahon Prof.
USAGE OF ELECTRONIC ACADEMIC DATABASE RESOURCES AMONG LECTURERS AND POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS IN WESTERN DELTA UNIVERSITIES, OGHARA, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA, DR. IVWIGHREGHWETA (CLN) OGHENETEGA and SAADATU EIREYI-FIDELIS
READING HABITS OF UNDERGRADUATES IN UNIVERSITIES IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA, DR. IVWIGHREGHWETA (CLN) OGHENETEGA and DR. EKHORUTOMWEN MARIA-GORRETTI
Involvement of Library personnel in the Application of Information and Communication Technologies in Academic Libraries in Bayelsa and Delta States, Onoriode Kelvin Oghenovo Mr and Iwhiwhu Enemute Basil Dr
REJUVENATING ACADEMIC LIBRARIES FOR EFFECTIVE SERVICE DELIVERY IN THE POST COVID-19 ERA, Emuejevoke Paul Ogo Mr, Angela Chiwendu Nweke Mrs, and Ademola Ferdinand Omosekejimi Mr
INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS VIS- A-VIS INFORMATION UTILIZATION OF STUDENTS OF POLYTECHNICS IN SOUTH EAST NIGERIA, Ndu Maria Ogonna Mrs, Ifeyinwa Blessing Okoye Dr, and Agbagha Mercy Mma Miss
Enhancing Learners Participation in the use of Libraries through Digital Literacy in Rivers State, Nigeria, Bala Ogu, Gloria Olori, Stella Nwizu, and Christian Olori
Influence Of User Deviant Behaviours On Information Resources Safety In Public Academic Libraries In Ogun State, Nigeria., Ayomikun Ogunbadejo and Vincent E. Unegbu
Correlations between Work Environment, Affective, Normative, and Continuance Commitments of Library Personnel in Public University Libraries in South-West Nigeria, Babatunde Ogunbanjo, Solomon Olusegun Awonusi, and Ifedamola Olaniyi
Utilization of Information and Communication Technology in Public Library Operations in Rivers State, Nigeria, Kolawole Ogunbodede and Ibisiki Bobmanuel Mr.
Information and Communication Technology Applications and use in Medical Records and Information Management in Selected Hospitals in Ijebu Ode Local Government Area, Ogun State., Aderonke Ogungbade CLN and oluwatobi Abdul Mr
INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR AND USE BY RESEARCHERS OF ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF COLLEGE OF NIGERIA (ASCON), Kuburat Olayinka Ogunode Mrs, Abdulateef Babatunde Oshinaike Dr, and Susanah Oluyinka Tomomowo-Ayodele Mrs
OPEN ACCESS RESOURCES USAGE AND COPYRIGHT VIOLATION AMONGST UNDERGRADUATES IN TWO UNIVERSITIES IN IBADAN, OYO STATE, Adebisola Theresa Oguntimehin and James Ogielagbega Enamudu
COVID-19 AND EDUCATION: EFFECTS OF INTEGRATING MOBILE DEVICES WITH UNDERGRADUATE LEARNING PROCESS, Moyosade Omolade Oguntuase and Oluwabunmi Dorcas Bakare
ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION IN LIS FOR JOB CREATION, SELF RELIANCE AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, Ogwo Okechukwu Kalu
Information And Communication Technology (ICT) Competence And Job Performance Of Librarians In Universities In Abia State., Emmanuel Kelechi Okehie Lieutenant, Genevive Chigekwu Nnadieto, Doris Chinyere Obiano Dr, and Ndu Maria Ogonna
Assessment of Preschool Librarians’ Library Disciplining Strategies for Effective Use of Preschool Library, Charity C. Okeke M.Ed, Clara O. Ifelunni PhD, Anthonia N. Ngwoke PhD, Gloria C. Ugwu PhD, Eucharia N. Aye PhD, Chinedu I.O. Okeke Prof, Nnamdi T. Ekeanyanwu Prof, and Christian S. Ugwuanyi PhD
Enhancing Leaners’ Motivation and Academic Achievement in Basic Science Using Printed Library Resources, Emmanuel C. Okenyi Ph.D, Christian S. Ugwuanyi Ph.D, Victor S. Ezema Ph.D, and Anthonia N. Ngwoke Ph.D
Attitude of Faculty Members Towards Open Access Institutional Repositories in Public Universities in North East, Nigeria, Chinyere A. Okezie Dr and Israel Habibu Idris Dr
Digital Libraries in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities, foluke okocha
Evaluation of Web Information Sources for Academic Purposes by Undergraduate Students in a Developing country, foluke okocha
The Role of Academic Libraries in Promoting Clientele Centered Services, Flora Ifeoma Okogwu
The Role of University Libraries in Accreditation of Academic Programmes: Challenges and Prospects, Flora Ifeoma Okogwu and Juliana Obiageri Akidi
Users Perception of the role of Academic Library in Private Universities in Delta State., Stanley Efe Okolo
Rewards and Recognition of Librarians Job Performance in some selected University Libraries in South-South, Nigeria, Ngozi Vera Okonoko, Dika Sunday Ikhimeakhu, and Ozioma Precious Amadi
Utilization of the library and its effect on academic achievement of undergraduates in selected university libraries in South-South, Nigeria, Josiah Sarah Okpa, Idachaba Joy Asibi, and Ufuoma Eruvwe
Assessing Level of Availability and Hindrances to Adequacy of ICT Facilities for the Provision of E-Resources Services in University Libraries in Southwest Nigeria, Oluwatosin Okunoye and Oluwatosin Okunoye
ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH INFORMATION LITERACY OF NIGERIANS ON THE PREVENTIVE MEASURES OF COVID 19 PANDEMIC: A CROSS SECTIONAL ONLINE SURVEY, Onyedikachi Michael Okwor Mr, Linus I. Ugwuanyi mr, Emmanuel C. Eze Dr, and Jude Chidike Onah mr
Computer Mediated Communication Technologies (CMCT) and Librarian’s Interactions with Users for Effective Service Delivery in Delta State University Library, Emmanuel Okwu PhD and Diseiye Oyighan CLN
SOCIAL MEDIA USE AND APPLICATION DURING COVID-19 BY SPECIAL LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA: CASE STUDY OF JUSTICE BABASOLA OGUNADE LAW LIBRARY, NIGERIA, Daniel Olufemi Oladeji Mr and Dorcas O. Bakare
USE OF OPEN ACCESS RESOURCES BY UNDERGRADUATES IN SELECTED PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA., Ahmed Abass Oladele and Marcus Oladotun Aragbaye
Utilization of Digital Information Resources by Undergraduates at Lead City University, Ibadan Nigeria, Taofeek Abiodun Oladokun and Azeez A. Adeoye
Availability and Accessibility of Health Information to Women in Rural Community, Elemere, Moro Local Government, Kwara State, Olamide Hammed Olaiya, marcus oladotun Aragbaye, and Omolara Deborah Akintobi
Digital Literacy Skills of Library and Information Science Undergraduates in South-West, Nigeria, Julie Owansuan OLALERE and Opeyemi Deborah SOYEMI
Use of Mobile Learning Applications and Academic Engagement of Library and Information Science Students in Universities in South-West, Nigeria, Julie Owansuan OLALERE and Opeyemi Deborah SOYEMI PhD
AN OVERVIEW OF THE APPLICATION OF ACADEMIC SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES AS STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY OF ACADEMICS IN NIGERIA UNIVERSITIES, Ademola E. Olanusi and Ademola E. Olanusi
USAGE OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARY-BASED ELECTRONIC RESOURCES BY UNDERGRADUATES AT ADEKUNLE AJASIN UNIVERSITY AKUNGBA –AKOKO, ONDO STATE NIGERIA, Ademola E. Olanusi, Ademola E. Olanusi, and ademola edward
INVESTIGATION OF INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEM SOFTWARE (ILS) USE IN NIGERIAN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY LIBRARIES, Adebola Aderemi Olatoye Mrs
Evaluation of the Adoption and Use of Integrated Library Management Software in Selected Private University Libraries in Osun State, Nigeria, Sunday Olabisi Olatunji and Mutawakilu Adisa Tiamiyu Prof.
The Extent of History Lecturers’ Use of Virtual Libraries for Teaching and Research, Frances Jumoke Oloidi, Chinyere Isaac Madukwe, Ogechukwu Vivian Amanambu, and Blessing Chisom Umeano
