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Library Philosophy and Practice (LPP) (ISSN 1522-0222) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal supported by the School of Information at San Jose State University.
LPP contains 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 2024
ROBOTICS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN LIBRARIES, PRINCE CHIBUZOR EKE, NKECHI MERCY EGESIMBA, and NNAM MILLS EZEBUIKE
BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY AND SMART LIBRARY: A CASE STUDY OF IGNATIUS AJURU UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, PRINCE CHIBUZOR EKE, PATIENCE CHINEDU OKERE, and G.B. SAGHANEN-NTOGO
Information Management Practices as Correlate of Service Delivery in Special Libraries in Rivers State, Nigeria, Crescentia Worigida Eleto Department of Library and Information Science and OBILOR Esezi Isaac
Transformational Leadership of Library Chiefs and its Mediating Effect on Job Satisfaction and Quality of Work-Life, Catherine Era and ESTELA DEQUITO
Enhancing Staff Discipline and Effectiveness in Academic Libraries in Delta State, Rachael Ejovwokoghene Eserada Mrs and Ogbomo Monday Obaidjevwe Dr
The Effects of Internal Training and Job Satisfaction of Library Staff in Some Selected University Libraries in South-South, Nigeria, Okoh Helen Ewere, Ogonwa Jacinta, Ugbenyo Safiya, Ezeanuna Ginika, and Ufuoma Eruvwe
Influence of library environment on the use of library information resources by undergraduates in Federal Universities in South-West, Nigeria, naomi iziegbe eyaguobor
EMERGING TRENDS AND CHALLENGES OF METADATA IN 21sT CENTURY NIGERIAN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES, Rose Ezeibe Dr., Daniel Aniekan Aloysius Dr., and Godwin M. Nna-Etuk Dr.
A Historical Framework of the Qualitative Analysis of Social Media for Libraries and Archives, Kheir Fakhreldin
Book Clubs and Displays: RA for Readers and Communities, Kelly Fojtik
Cyber Loafing and Innovative Work Behavior as Predictors of Perceived Job Performance: A Nigerian Study, Oluyomi Folorunso and Ruth Okeile
A systematic review of academic writing services in low- and middle-income countries, Augustine N. Gitonga, Peter M. Gatiti, and Prisila Everisty Mlingi
E-Resources in Law Libraries : Study of User Satisfaction in the select University Libraries of Delhi, Gunjan Gupta and Sudhir Tyagi
Assessment of computer Literacy and online information searching skill of Open and Distance Learners: A Study, veen naik g, Veena Naik G, and Veena Naik G
Development of Public Library Services to Support Small Businesses in Iran: a Systematic review, maryam habibi and soraya Ziaei
Job Satisfaction of LIS Professionals: Comparative Analysis of Public/Private Sector’s University of Karachi Sindh, Pakistan, Abida Hashmani, Naweed Sehar Dr., Areeba Rafiq, and Ghulam Fareed
Exploring the Awareness and Usage of Electronic Library Resources Among Students at College Level in Assam, Krishna Hazarika Dr
Adoption of Emerging Information Sources by Information Professionals at a private Zimbabwean university, Haward Hogo and Nevermore Sithole
Taking Environmental Responsibility Seriously: Academic Libraries, AI, and Climate Impacts, Frank Houghton, Jennifer Moran Stritch, and Lisa O'Rourke Scott
Environmental Sustainability and Green Information Literacy in the Public Libraries of Balochistan, Shahzadi Humbhi, Shabbir Tareen, Alia humbhi, and Abdul Raheem
Change Management Effects on Library’s Personnel Performance In Kogi State College Of Education ANKPA Kogi State Nigeria, OGBOLE IBRAHIM
The Role of Livestock Cooperative Societies in Providing Information on Livestock Production in Northwest Nigeria, suleiman idris and Abdulkadir Tsagem Mamman
Library Services and Resource Provision to Prison Inmates in Enugu Maximum Prison Library, Enugu State, Nigeria, Andrew Ifeanyi Ifeabor, Godwin Sunday Ezeh, Comfort Ometere Alabi, and Margaret N. Ngwuchukwu
The Management Variables and the Provision f Library Services to the University Undergraduates in South-East, Nigeria, Ngozi Immaculata Ike Dr.
Improving Access to Information on Health Hazards of Telecommunications Masts by Residents in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Abdulkadir Tanko ISAH, Jibrin ABDULRAHAMAN, and Irewole Dorcas IBINAIYE
The Evolving Role of Libraries in the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Navigating Digital Transformation, Abdullahi Olayinka Isiaka, Abdulfatai Soliu, Biliamin Abiola Aremu, Benjamin Adebisi Bamidele, Saidu Saba-Jibril, and Adelani Rotimi Ibitoye
The Roles of Library in Digital Language Documentation of the Ethnic Minorities of Bangladesh, Md. Aktarul Islam and Md. Habibur Rahman
Challenges Facing the Utilization of Mobile Telephony in Learning in Some Selected Higher Institutions of Learning in Nigeria, Ogonwa Jacinta, Okoh Helen Ewere, Okoledo Seromo, and Ufuoma Eruvwe
Impact of Electronic Resources on Research Productivity of Scholars in Universities of Jamshoro, Sindh, Ali Ahmed Jamali and Shamshad Ahmed Dr.
Prospects and Challenges of Library Collaboraton in Changing World, Eze Onwuzurike Jane
AI and Lifelong Learning: Examining AI’s role in lifelong learning and professional development., Victor Omeiza JATTO, Oluwadamisola Modupe OLAYEMI, and Morakinyo Sunday FAKUNLE
Scholarly Contributions and Web Visibility of Library and Information Science Educators in Nigeria, Manir Abdullahi Kamba and Sani Mohammed Gwarzo
Disaster Management in Public Sector University Libraries in Karachi, Sameem Kardar and Muhammad Waseem Zia
Library Stock Management: Mandya University Library Scenario, Kavitha N., Hullerappa G., and Sampath Kumar B.T.
EXAMINING THE DIGITAL ARCHIVES AND ACADEMIC LIBRARY RECORDS MANAGEMENT IN THE DIGITAL ERA: THE SIGNIFICANCE OF USING BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY, Adeniyi Isaiah KAYODE and Sunday Adebisi OGUNTAYO DR
EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL COMPETENCE AND DIGITAL SELF-EFFICACY ON THE ADOPTION OF BIG DATA IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CENTERS: A CONTEXTUAL STUDY, Adeniyi KAYODE and Sunday Adebisi OGUNTAYO DR
Records management practices and service delivery in private universities: A case of Academic registrar’s Department at the All-Saints University Lango, Abong Kenneth and Luyombya David
A Comprehensive Review of Literature and Exploration on Library Security System, Amreen Khan and S. K. Sonkar
User’s Perceptions and Expectations with H.U Beg Library Services: A Study of Service Quality Measurement, Muhammad Kabir Khan
Mapping Success: SWOT Analysis of Roots Millennium University Libraries in Pakistan, Muhammad Kabir Khan, Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Aleem, Arslan Sheikh, and Mohamad Noorman Masrek
Utilisation of Mobile Library Technologies and Library Service Delivery in Public and Private Universities in South West, Nigeria, Daniel T. O. Kolawole, Udauk U. Enang, and Affiong E. Effiong
Proficiency in utilizing Web Resources and Applications to support Researchers: A Gender wise analysis of Engineering College Library Professionals in Kerala, Usman koya P T and Dr. Gopakumar V
Use and Awareness of Open Educational Resources of Students and Faculty of Nrupathunga University: A Study, Jayamma KV and Sathish P Mr
Evaluating the accessibility and usability of electronic resources in Mizoram university central library: a user’s perspective, Anudha Lepcha, Abhishek Rai, and Manendra Kumar Singh
A Proposed Innovative Learning Spaces for a State University Library in the Philippines, Delna Liwaden-Galut and David A. Cabonero
EXAMINING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ SATISFACTION WITH CURRENT AWARENESS AND ORIENTATION SERVICES IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN BENUE STATE, Joseph Lughlugh, Vanen Bur Akpoo Mr., and Joseph Igligli Mr
Research Collaboration among Library and Information science (LIS) Professionals in Nigeria., Ebisemen Patience Lulu-Pokubo and George Azubuike Onwueme
Information Seeking Behavior among the Final Years Students Department of LISAS at the University of Sindh Jamshoro, Pakistan, Inam Magsi, Dr. Muhammad Akhtar Rind, and Arif Ali Bhatti
Digital Humanities Development and Innovations that Enhance Information Markets in Academic Institutions, Elisha Ondieki Makori and Hellen Gesare Omangi
Functionalities of Koha and Evergreen: A Comparative Study Open Source Library Management Software, Partha Sarathi Mandal
A Study on General Degree College Library Websites in Purba Bardhaman District in West Bengal, Partha Sarathi Mandal and Dr. Sukumar Mandal
Schools’ records management also matters: An Information Governance Maturity Model assessment of records management practices at Mufakose 4 Secondary School in Harare, Zimbabwe, Patrick Mandizha and Samson Mutsagondo
Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Classification of Library Resources: The Case of Claude AI, Sugabsen Martins
The Impact of Open Access in Public Libraries, South Africa, Molaodi Margaret Matobako Dr
AWARENESS AND UTILIZATION OF E-RESOURCES BY FACULTY MEMBERS OF GOVERNMENT SERCHHIP COLLEGE IN THE DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT: A STUDY, F Chanchin Mawia, Bhaigyashree Boro, Chawng than sangi, and Jacob MS Dawngliana
Cognitive and Affective Information Seeking barriers affecting first-year students at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), Rirhandzu S. Mhinga, Rirhandzu Sharon Mhinga, and Madely du Preez
UNLEASHING THE POTENTIAL OF METRIC TERMINOLOGIES IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE RESEARCH, Niranjan Mohapatra and Satyajit Nayak
Exploring Trends in Library and Information Science Literature: A Scientometrics Analysis from a Global Perspective, HAFIJULL MONDAL and Anamika Das Dr.
Practical Cataloging and Classification Training by Library and Information Science Users Education at Kwara State University Library, Nigeria, Abdrahman Atanda MOUSTAPHA and Odushina Babatunde JULIUS
Web 3.0 tools employed in private high school library media centres in Zimbabwe: The case of Bulawayo Metropolitan Province, Elton Tafataona Moyo and Takawira Machimbidza
An Assessment of Training Needs of Records Management Personnel at the National Archives of Zimbabwe, Tinashe Mugwambi and Samson Mutsagondo
Investigating the integration of ICTs in Library and Information Science (LIS) curriculum in Zimbabwe, Tinashe Mugwisi and Tinashe Mugwisi
Assessing the Impact of Library Orientations on Student Engagement and Academic Success, Shivanand Mulimani
Enhancing Productivity of Library Professionals: The Skills Dimensions, Shivanand Mulimani
Social Media and Research Visibility: Role of Libraries, Shivanand Mulimani
Information Needs, and Sources of Information, of Art and Design Students in Diploma Awarding Institutions in Uganda., David Musiimaami, Constant Okello-Obura, and David Luyombya
Students’ knowledge and attitude towards plagiarism: A case of Lusaka Apex Medical University students, Dalitso Mvula and Treasure Chisakula
Exploring Social Networking Trends among School Students from Class 4th To 8th of Kendriya Vidyalaya Dholpur, Rajasthan, Neerja Ms, Narender Chauhan Dr, and Manisha Rani Ms
Evaluation of websites of prominent Library association in India :A Webometric Analysis, Rohit Negi
REFERENCE SERVICES ACCESSIBILITY AND USERS’ SATISFACTION IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA, Theresa Nwafornso, Ashiver Elizabeth Annune Dr, and Anthony Agena Igbashal Prof
Mobile Library Sustainability in Public Libraries: A Panacea for Effective Information Services Delivery to Rural Dwellers in Nigeria, Angela Chiwendu Nweke (CLN), Okesanya Roseline Omoadoni (CLN), and Ademola Ferdinand Omosekejimi (CLN)
Curriculum Imperatives for Entrepreneurial Academic Librarianship in Nigerian Library Schools, Nene Favour Kalu Obasi Dr, Amaoge Dorathy Agbo Dr, and Joy Chituru Onyenachi Dr
Investigation into Electronic Resources Utilization and Evidence-Based Medicine Practice among Resident Doctors in Nigeria, Oluwatoyin Obinyan
Librarians' Use of Social Media for Marketing Library Services and Resources in University Libraries in Delta and Edo States, Monday Obaidjevwe Ogbomo and Angela O. Bello
Combating Terrorism to Promote National Security in Nigeria: Libraries and Information Centres to the Rescue, Udemezue Joseph Ogugua and Jovita Amarachi Ikeagwuani Mrs
The Role of Libraries in Bridging Gender Inequality in Nigeria: A Critical Review, Udemezue Joseph Ogugua, Julius Okeke Ofordile, Amarachi E. Agubosim, and Nnaemeka Uchenna Ezeonyi
Public Library Service to Children in Selected State Library Boards in Nigeria, Samuel Oke Ogunniyi, Johnson Ayodeji Akerele Dr, Dare Samuel Adeleke Mr, and Jesubukade Emmanuel Ajakaye Mr
Systematic Review On Self-Control A Predictor Of Work Performance Of Librarians In Public Universities In South Western Nigeria., Tola Abosede Ogunojemite
Effect of Library Orientation on Students: The Case of Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE)., Ngozi Ojeabulu (Mrs) and Enite A. Urhefe-Okotie (PhD)
E-commerce and the Digital Economy: The Place of Nigerian Libraries, Rebecca Chidimma Ojobor Dr., Scholastica C. Ukwoma Dr., and Victoria N. Okafor Prof.
Use of Koha Integrated Library System in Public University Libraries in Southwest Nigeria, THOMAS AANU OJO
Information services and academic integrity, Adaeze Okeke
UTILIZATION OF ELECTRONIC RESOURCES FOR EFFECTIVE LIBRARY SERVICES IN THE 21ST CENTURY, Stanley Efe Okolo
Demographic Characteristics as Determinants of Awareness Level of E-Resources Among Postgraduate Students in Public Universities in Nigeria, Oluwatosin Olubunmi Okunoye Ph.D
The Role of Women Librarian in Eradicating Gender Based Violence in Rivers State, Nigeria., Roseline Omolola Oladipupo; Eberechi Ejuh; and Princess Solomon, Princess
Effect of staff training on information services delivery to library users in public libraries in the South-west Nigeria, ABDULAHI MAYOWA OLANIYI
LIBRARY FACTORS AND USER EDUCATION AS DETERMINANTS OF LIBRARY USE BY UNDERGRADUATES IN TWO UNIVERSITIES IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA, ABDULAHI MAYOWA OLANIYI and OLALEKAN ABIOLA AWUJOOLA DR.
Use of Electronic Security Systems for Preservation of Information Resources in a University Library in Oyo State, Nigeria, Esther Olanike Olaniyi Miss and Abiola Abioye Prof.
A Survey of Library Service Delivery in an Age of Internet in Mountain Top University, Eunice Oluwayemisi Oloyede Dr, Aderonke Ayobami Ogungbade Miss, and Opene Sunday Ozonuwe Mr
RESEARCH SELF-EFFICACY: A STUDY OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS IN LIBRARY SCHOOLS IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA., Adeola Esther Olutoki and Monisola Adebanke Osoba
Digital Preservation Practices in Federal University Libraries in Southwestern Nigeria, Oladapo James Omoju Mr and Funmilola Olubunmi Omotayo Dr
Influence of information system on Decision Making by Secondary School Administration in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area in Rivers State, Chidimma Evangeline Onwuagbaizu and Dagogo Alu LongJohn
Effect of Inclusiveness and Contemporary Teaching and Learning Environments on Students with Learning Disability, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
Promoting Faculty Research Excellence and Visibility in Nigerian Universities through the Open Access Paradigm Shift, Colette Ogugua Onyebinama Dr. and Ngozi Chima-James Dr.
Information Seeking Behaviour of Physicians for Patient Care in University Teaching Hospitals in North-Central, Nigeria, Onyeke Emmanuel Onyeke and Prof. Chinwe N. Ezeani
Discipline-Based Entrepreneurship: A Catalyst for Resilient and Sustainable Development for Undergraduate Students, Joy Chituru Onyenachi Associate Professor, Nene Favour Kalu Obasi Dr, and Amaoge Dorathy Agbo Dr
TECHNOLOGICAL METHODS AND PROMOTION OF OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES IN RIVERS STATE OWNED LIBRARIES, Patrick Chimmeri Ordu, Clementina Clement-Abraham, and Onyema Nsirim
Effort Expectancy as Correlate of Electronic Health Information Resources Use by Clinical Sciences Students in University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, Olutoyin Olukemi Oso Dr and Seun Gbolahan Kolawole
Enhancing Library and Information Centres: Efficient Methods for Texts and Images Recognition in Digital Era, Oladotun Ayowumi Osunkentan and Peace Caleb Morakinyo
