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 2021
Website Based Library Service Development for Elementary School Library Services (Case Study: A Private Elementary School Library in Surabaya), Nasa Zata Dina, Iva Nur Annisya, and Nyoman Juniarta
Research on Application of Information Technology for Library Information Service, Nasa Zata Dina and Nyoman Juniarta
Mapping the Research output of Bundelkhand University: A Bibliometric Analysis of Publications from 2000-2019, Aparna Dixit and Ritu Singh D.
COLLABORATION BETWEEN LIBRARIANS AND ACADEMICS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES FOR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN KZN, Petros PN Dlamini, Bethiweli Mlambo, and T Masenya
Preservation of traditional medicinal knowledge: Initiatives and techniques in rural communities in KwaZulu-Natal, Petros PN Dlamini and Khanyile Nokwanda Nokwanda
Information Needs and Requirements of the Rural Population of Tamilnadu and Relevance of Common Service Centers: A Study, Dr. P. Muthumari Dr. P. Muthumari
Awareness and Use of Open Educational Resources: A study, Felcy Dsouza
Research Publications Trend of St Joseph Engineering College, Mangaluru, Karnataka: A Bibliometric Study, Felcy Dsouza
Use of Electronic Information Resources in a Special Library in Ethiopia, Frehiwot Fekadeselassie Dubale, Isabel Schellnack-Kelly PhD, and Williams Ezinwa Nwagwu PhD
Challenges encountered by academic library staff regarding the processing of requested information resources, Tinyiko Vivian Dube
Mapping the Scholarship on Mental Health during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scientometric View, Manju N. Dubey and Pooja P. Dadhe. Assistant Librarian
Global Exploration on Bibliometric Research Articles: A Bibliometric Analysis, Nisrutha Dulla, Sugyanta priyadarshini, Sumita Mishra, and Sukanta Chandra Swain
Digital Literacy Skills As Correlate Of Electronic Information Resources’ (EIRs) Use By University Undergraduates In South-south, Nigeria, Raphael Ebiefung CLN and Ebere Onah CLN
SENSITIZATION AND PROMOTION OF INFORMATION LITERACY ON COVID-19 PANDEMIC BY LIBRARIANS IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTH-WESTERN NIGERIA, Adefunke Sarah Ebijuwa Dr, Adetoun Adebisi Oyelude Mrs, Abba Mabruka Abubakar Mrs, Celina Jumai Nongo Dr, and Ahmad Hauwa Sani Dr
Health Information-Seeking Behaviour of People and Implications for School-driven HIV Prevention Programmes, Nkechinyere Charity Edeh and Chiedu Eseadi
Awareness and Attitude of Senior Secondary School Students towards HIV/AIDS Risk Factors and Preventive Measures in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, Nkechinyere Charity Edeh, Okechukwu O. Nwaubani, Chiedu Eseadi, Chinenye Ifeoma Ogidi, and Chijioke Chimaobi Offor
Online Information Retrieval Strategies adopted by Internet Users in Avoiding Perceived Occupation Maladjustment, Moses Onyemaechi Ede Miss, Elizabeth Nwanneka Nnaji Miss, Gloria Chidimma Obayi Miss, Chinedu Ifedi Okeke Prof., and Amanda U. Ugwoezuonu Dr.
Library and Information Science Entrepreneurship Education and Empowerment of Post Universal Basic Education Students’ for Self-Reliance and Job creation, Edith C. Edikpa PhD, Eucharia A. Onu PhD, Patricia U. Agu PhD, Honorius Chibuko, and Chidumebi N. Oguejiofor
Awareness of the Concept of Makerspace: The Scenario of University Libraries in Nigeria, Rhima Tracy Efe
Library and Information Science Integrated Language Teaching Approach and Students’ Achievement in English Grammar, Cajethan I. Egbe PhD, Grace C. Offorma Prof, and Goodluck Kadiri PhD
Assessment of Entrepreneurship Education undertaken by Library and Information Science Students in Imo State University, Owerri., Chinedu C. Egbuchu and Adaora Joy Udo-Anyanwu
Knowledge, Beliefs and Practices of the Covid-19 Pandemic among Nigerians, Kennedy Arebamen Eiriemiokhale PhD, Oluwole Akanmu Odunola PhD, and Adetoun Omolola Idowu Prof.
INFLUENCE OF LIBRARY ENVIRONMENT AND USER EDUCATION ON UNDERGRADUATES' USE OF LIBRARY AT COLLEGE OF EDUCATION WARRI, NIGERIA., Eniekebi ejiroghene
INTRODUCTION OF ICT IN NIGERIAN SECONDARY SCHOOLS, Eniekebi ejiroghene
INTRODUCTION OF ICT IN NIGERIAN SECONDARY SCHOOLS, Eniekebi ejiroghene
Library and Information Science Professional Skills and Entrepreneurial Intention Among Undergraduates of Universities, Martina Ekpenyong Ekeng Dr. and Abimbola Labake Agboke Dr.
Users’ Satisfaction with Library Facilities and Attitude of Staff in National Library, Martina Ekpenyong Ekeng Dr. and Jacob Effiong Esin Dr.
Access to E-Resources by Librarians in University Libraries in Niger Delta Region, Nigeria, Vincent Osamuyimen Ekhaguosa, Mary Irughe, and Efosa Egharevba
Access to E-Resources by Librarians in University Libraries in Niger Delta Region, Nigeria, Vincent Osamuyimen Ekhaguosa, Mary Irughe, and Efosa Egharevba
Menstrual Hygiene Literacy Campaign Among Secondary School Girls in Rural Areas of Delta State, Nigeria, Onome Norah Ekoko and Violet Elohor Ikolo
A Scientometric Portrait of Daniel Funk: Publication Productivity, Collaboration Patterns, and Citation Analysis, Alireza Elahi, Sajad Gholampour, and Geoff Dickson
Institutional Repository Awareness amongst Library and Information Science Students of Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria, ABIOLA Bukola ELATUROTI and Victor Omeiza JATTO
Work Environment and Job Performance of Librarians in Ahmadu Bello University Library (KIL), Zaria, OTOBO ELVIS EFE and Kabir Muhammad Sahabi
AVAILABILITY AND REMOTE ACCESSIBILITY OF ACADEMIC LIBRARY SERVICES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES DURING THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN, Helen U. Emasealu Dr. (Mrs). and Susan N. Umeozor Dr.
Information Needs and Seeking Behaviour Of Researchers At African Regional Aquaculture Centre (Arac) In Rivers State, Veronica Emenogu, Anthonia Omehia Prof, and Emmanuel Okwu Dr
CHALLENGES TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC DATABASES BY LECTURERS IN GOVERNMENT-OWNED UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA., Mary Emmasiegbu and Sebastian E. Anaehobi
Impact of Public Library Services on Educational Transformation in Nigeria; Case Study of Oyo State Library Board, James Ogielagbega Enamudu, Solomon Amaechi Akannam, Charity Olubusola Odunsi, and Sunday Olabisi Olatunji
Academic Motivation and Attitude Towards Plagiarism by Undergraduates in Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, James Ogielagbega Enamudu and Sharon Oluwapelumi Akonedo
The Effect of Visual Communication on Children's Reading Interest, Endri Endri
THE INFORMATION ANALYSIS AND THE REVIEW OF RESEARCH RESULTS AS A SOURCE OF KNOWLEDGE FOR THE MAPPING OF ADVANCED RESEARCH (Bibliometric analysis of the research on The Citarum River), Cipta Endyana, Hanny Hafiar, and Jimi Narotama Mahameruaji
TEACHER PERCEPTION TOWARDS THE USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA, Chinwe Enyi and Mkpoikanke Otu
Psychological Factors, Digital Literacy Skills and Use of Electronic Information Resource by Postgraduate Students of Delta State University , Abraka, EJOMAFUVWE ERAVWOKE
A Scientometric Introspect of Literary Warrants Published in Annals of Library and Information Studies (ALIS) during the Last Decade, Manash Esh Mr and Dr. Saptarshi Ghosh
TRENDS IN ACADEMIC MOBILITY IN THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH BENGAL (2011-2020): A SCIENTOMETRIC STUDY, Manash Esh Information Scientist and Dr. Saptarshi Ghosh Professor
Analyzing Digital Literacy (DL) of the LIS students, University of North Bengal, India, Manash Esh Mr and Saptarshi Ghosh Dr
CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians: A Bibliometrics Study, Kavitha ES
Developing a Fuzzy Expert System to Determine the Levels of Students' eHealth Literacy, Rogheyeh Eskrootchi, Masoud Zavari, and Mohammadreza Alibeyk
The Publication Trend of Internal Medicine in Iran, the Middle East and the World: A 10-Year Bibliometric Analysis, Maryam Esmaeilzadeh, Abbas Doulani, and Mohammad Gomar
Sustainable Agricultural Development and Grassroots` Information Provision: An Appraisal of Information Needs of Adani Rice Farmers In Enugu State of Nigeria, Godwin S. Ezeh, Rebecca C. Ojobor, and Chioma C. Onoh
Pre-Reading Activities and Students’ Achievement in French Oracy: Implication for Evaluation in Library and Information Science, Kenneth O. Eze PhD, Grace C. Offorma PhD, Christian S. Ugwuanyi PhD, and Chinedu I.O. Okeke PhD
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Education in Nigeria: Implications for Policy and Practice of e-learning, Uchenna N. Eze, Maximus M. Sefotho, Charity N. Onyishi, and Chiedu Eseadi
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND JOB PERFORMANCE OF LIBRARIANS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN NORTH-EAST NIGERIA, Oluwafemi Joseph Fajonyomi Mr
Information Literacy Skills Acquisition by postgraduate students of National Open University of Nigeria: Makurdi study Center., Tor-Akwer HELEN FAMAREN and Akpe Precious Doo
Level of Awareness of Mentoring Practices for Professional Development by Librarians in University Libraries in North Central Nigeria, TOR-AKWER HELEN FAMAREN and TERWASE VICTORIA MEMBER
Electronic Management in University Libraries under Corona Pandemic (Covid-19): Reality and Challenges, HANAN AHMED FARAG
Artificial Intelligence Investing in Academic Libraries: Reality and Challenges, Hanan Ahmed Farag, Sameh Nour Mahfouz, and Samia Alhajri
ACCESSIBILITY, USAGE, AND BEHAVIORAL INTENTION OF PRINT BOOKS AND EBOOKS BY MEDICAL STUDENTS, Ghulam Farid, Dr. Ijaz Miraj Librarian, Sohail Iqbal, and Sadaf Iftikhar
Library Services for Students with Disabilities: Barriers and Way Forward., Tania Farooq and Shazia Manzoor
AWARENESS AND PERCEPTION OF THE ACADEMIC STAFF OF PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES TOWARDS THE USE OF INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORIES IN NIGERIA, Joseph Kehinde Fasae and Clement Ola Adekoya
Investigation of Preventive Conservation of Library Materials in National Library of India, Kashish Fatima and Nishat Fatima
Curriculum Framework of Library and Information Science Education In the United States, the United Kingdom and India, Shahwar Fatima AMU and Mehtab Alam Ansari AMU
Forecasting of the COVID-19 Epidemic: A Scientometric Analysis, Pandri Ferdias and Ansari Saleh Ahmar
Literacy in Indonesian: A Bibliometric Analysis, Pandri Ferdias, Dede Sutisna, R. Rusli, Achmad Daeng GS, and Abdul Rahman
A bibliometric analysis of research output, citation analysis, author productivity, collaborations, and institutions of repute in smartphone Health Applications (spHealth Apps)., dwight figueiredo and Milind Chunkhare
Funds Generation from the Internal Activities of an Academic Library Based on the Resource Based View (RBV) Theory, Christopher Kwame Filson Mr, Kwame Kodua-Ntim PhD, and Paulina Afful-Arthur Mrs
Bibliometric Analysis of Articles on Accounting and Covid-19 during the Pandemic, irman firmansyah and aam slamet rusydiana
Influence of Demographic Factors on Information-seeking Behaviour of Medical Doctors in Teaching Hospitals in Nigeria, Oluyomi Folorunso
THE RELEVANCE OF COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICY IN THE COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT OF MARANATHA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE AND GHANA CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LIBRARIES, Afua Frempong-Kore
A Scientometric Study of Highly Cited Journals in Science Discipline Indexed by Scopus and Web of Science, Geeta Gadhvi and Kinjal K. Parekh Ms.
Measuring Impact of ‘E-Shodh Sindhu’ in Scholarly Publications, Geeta Gadhvi and Roshni S. Yadav
Library Competency and Satisfaction of Seminarians Towards Their Formation, Rose Ann Oriao Gados and Elizabeth Allan Lascano
The Green Library Initiative in Indian perspective: A Study, Sk Abdul Gaffar, Sindhu P. N Mrs, and S. Kishore Kumar Mr
A Bibliometric Analysis of Authentication based Access Control in Cloud using Blockchain, Yogesh Gajmal and Udayakumar R.
Bibliometric Analysis of Researchers’ Competencies through Web of Science, Muhammad Abbas Ganaee, Shamshad Ahmed, Muhammad Ajmal Khan, and Ayesha Gulzar
Information Access Pattern among the Library and Information Science Professionals in Coimbatore Region, K Ganapathy and R Jayabal Dr.
Researchers' perception and attitude towards Open Access (OA) resources: an alternative model and important for academic and research libraries, Perumal Ganesan and Gunasekaran Mangai
Research Productivity of First Ten NIRF Ranking Academic Institutes in India during 2015-19: A Scientometric Analysis, Subrata Gangopadhyay and Bhaskar Mukherjee
Assessment of Library Webpages of Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) North India: An Evaluative Study, Rashmi Gangwar, Research Fellow and Shilpi Verma Prof.
Problem-based Learning and Thinking Style Impact on Information Literacy Skill Improvement among Islamic Education Department Students, A Gani, Siti Zulaikhah, Kamran Asat Irsyady, and Ferry Muhammadsyah Siregar
Library Anxiety: An Overview of Re-Emerging Phenomena, Nikica Gardijan
Bibliometric study of Masters’ and Ph. D. theses accepted by Indian State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) in 2018, kailash Chandra garg Dr and Sonia Bansal Ms
Awareness and Attitude towards Plagiarism among Post Graduate Students and Research Scholars of Select Social Sciences Departments of Kurukshetra University and Panjab University, Chandigarh, Neha Garg Ms., Manoj Kumar Joshi Prof.(Dr.), and Jivesh Bansal Dr.
Evidence Based Medicine: The Role of the Health Sciences Librarian, Nasra Gathoni
Internet Information Retrieval Experiences and Challenges of Aga Khan University Library Users, Nasra Gathoni
Advancing knowledge sharing in development organisations: barriers, enablers and strategies, Peter Gatiti
An empirical study of the use of tools and technologies for knowledge sharing in development organisations in Kenya, Peter Gatiti
LGBTQ Notion Evaluation: A Bibliometric Analysis and Systematic Review, Poonam Gautam and Dr. Ajay Solkhe
Authorship Collaboration and visualization on Detention Center Research: A Scientometric study, MITHU ANJALI GAYAN and Dipankar Reang mR
Citation analysis of Mathematics: a scientometric study based on PhD theses, Tripura University, MITHU ANJALI GAYAN and Sanjay Kumar Singh
An Overview and Content Analysis of UGC-NET with Reference to LIS Discipline and New Pattern, Beerappa G, Madhu S, and Dr Kannappanavar B. U.
Leadership Styles and Job satisfaction of Library Personnel in University Libraries in Ondo State, Nigeria., Arinola Oluwatoyin Gbotoso Mrs and Opeyemi R. Oboh Mrs
Global Research Publications Trends of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Scientometric Analysis, Gesa George and Ashok Thomas
Off-grid Solar energy systems adoption or usage - A Bibliometric Study using the Bibliometrix R tool, Amartya Ghosh and Dr. V. K. Satya Prasad
REVISION AND QUALITY ANALYSIS OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE CONCEPTS IN WIKIPEDIA, Chaitali Ghosh and Prof. Udayan Bhattacharya
Webometric Analysis of Open Access Digital Repositories of Agricultural Sciences in Continents of Oceania, Sanjib Ghosh and Dr. Bijan Kumar Roy
Websites of Open Access Digital Repositories of Agricultural Sciences in European Continents: A Webometric Study, Sanjib Ghosh and Prof. Bijan Kumar Roy
Bibliometric Landscape of Indian Publications on COVID-19 in 2020, Tapas Kumar Ghosh
A Bibliometric Analysis of Ultrasonic Vibration Assisted Turning, Govind S. Ghule and Sudarshan Sanap Prof. Dr.
An Analysis Of Contributions In Annals of Library and Information Studies (ALIS) For A Decade: 2010 To 2019, Satwinder Pal kaur gill and Shaveta arora
Google Scholar Adoption by LIS Educators in India: An Exploratory Study, Subham Giri and Prof. Rupak Chakravarty
