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
Publication study of Liquid crystals in International Perspective: a Scientometric Approach, Dr Padmavathi N and Dr Nayana J
A Bibliometric Analysis of Variable Displacement Pump for Optimal Control of Operating Parameters, Anurag Ashokkumar Nema and Nagraj R. Gandhe
A Bibliometric Analysis of Impact Energy Absorption System to Enhance Vehicle Crashworthiness, Archana Nema and Nagraj R. Gandhe
Information Needs and Information Seeking Behaviour of Agricultural Research Fraternity of West Bengal, India: An Evaluative Study, Priyanka Neogi and Bhanu Partap Dr.
Bibliometric Analysis on Optimal Path Planning for Robots, Varad Sandeep Nerlekar, Tathaagat Nihar Mamtura, Nishant Singh, Suket Anand, and Sushma Parihar
INFLUENCE OF DIGITAL RESOURCES ON DEVELOPMENT OF BASIC LITERACY SKILLS AMONG PRESCHOOLERS IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA, A. N. NGWOKE, DR.; C. A. EZEMA Dr.; and V. N. NWACHUKWU Prof.
Mapping the Cash Waqf Literature Based on Web of Science and VOSviewer: A Bibliometric and Visualization, Sri Yayu Ninglasari
Mosque Library: Bibliometrics Analysis Based on Web of Science (WOS) Database, Sri Yayu Ninglasari and M. Fikri Himmawan
Role of Jordanian Universities E-Libraries in E-Publishing Process for Postgraduate Students, Mohammad Niqresh
The Influence of Data Mining in Increasing Benefits of Libraries in Jordanian Governmental Universities, Mohammad Niqresh
Role of Total Quality Management (TQM) in Increasing Information Security within Jordanian E-Libraries, Mohammad Niqresh and Omar Mohammad Al-Jaradat
SPOTLIGHT ON UNWTO ELIBRARY, Dr.S. NirubaSethukumari, Dr.A. Thirumagal, and Dr.M. Mani
MASS MEDIA EXPOSURE AND ITS INFLUENCE ON PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE PREVENTION BEHAVIOUR AMONG WOMEN OF CHILD BEARING AGE IN THREE SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIAN STATES, Chioma Njoku and Luke Ifeanyi Anorue Dr
Usage of School libraries by Secondary school teachers in Mysore block: A study, Kavitha N and Chandrashekara M
MOTIVATIONAL VARIABLES AND STAFF PRODUCTIVITY AMONG LIBRARY STAFF IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, OWERRI., GENEVIVE CHIGEKWU NNADIETO
Impact of E-Resources Literacy on E-Resources Consumption habits among College students: An Experimental Study, Gervasius Nongkseh Mr., Moses Mark Naga Professor, and Kamaljit Chirom Dr
Disaster Management of College and University Libraries in Shillong: A Survey, Joytiful Nongrang and Jiarlimon Khongtim
Lessons Learned from Bookstagrammers for Library Promotion and Promotion of Readership: Qualitative Study, Anna Novotna, Kamil Matula, Veronika Kociánová, and Vojtěch Svačina
Assessment of Research Productivity on Cyanobacteria: A Scientometric Study, Prasanna Kumari N, Srinivasaragavan S, and Gayathri S
Research performance and trends in Seed technology research: A scientometric assessment, SURESH N Dr and Thanuskodi S Dr
Entrepreneur Skills as Determinants to Job Opportunities Among LIS Postgraduate Students in University Of Ilorin, Silifat Ranti Nuhu, Najeebat Opeyemi Abddulraheem, Hajarah Abubakar, Abdulrasaq Abdurauf, and Kabir Sulaiman
Peer Support Group Health Literacy Case Study of HIVAIDS Patients in Karawang, Indonesia, Siti Nursanti SN, Wahyu Utamidewi WU, and Yanti Tayo YT
REFERENCE ANALYSIS IN BIOTIKA JOURNALS AS THE SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE IN THE BIOLOGY FIELD, Mohamad Nurzaman, Hanny Hafiar, Risa Nurisani, and Nurul Asiah
Implementation of RDA in Cataloguing and Classification in 21st Century: Issues Challenges and Prospects, Chiegonu Bridget Nwachi, Emmanuel Ihekwuaba Dr, and Michael C. Nwafor (corresponding author)
Staff Use of Institutional Repositories for Academic Purposes in Nigerian University Libraries: the Librarians’ Perspective., Chiegonu Nwachi and Nkechi Idoko Dr
Digital Learning in Post COVID-19 Era: Policy Options and Prospects for Quality Education in Nigeria, Stephen Tochukwu Nwachukwu, Chinweoke Methodius Ugwu, and Joseph O. Wogu
Librarians’ Information and Communication Strategies for Solving Restiveness among Secondary School Students in Enugu-North Local Government Area of Enugu State, Angela Ngozi Nwadike Ph.D, Grace Ngozi Omeje Ph.D, and Bartholomew Chinweuba Nwefuru Ph.D
Online Newspaper Usage in a University Community in Nigeria, Williams Nwagwu
Undergraduate Students’ Use of Electronic Resources in Academic Libraries in Selected Universities in Nigeria, Williams Nwagwu
Open Educational Resources (OER) In Nigerian Universities: Promotion And Awareness Opportunities For Academic Libraries For A Path To Higher Education Success, Ngozi Maria Nwaohiri Mrs
Online Library Skills of Music Educators and Music Students in Nigeria, Edith Nwakaego Nwokenna, Ogechukwu Vivian Amanambu, and Blessing Chisom Umeano
Pre-service Music Teachers’ Use of University Library Services, Edith Nwakaego Nwokenna, Ogechukwu Vivian Amanambu, and Blessing Chisom Umeano
Information Literacy Skills of Pre-Service Music Teachers, Edith Nwakaego Nwokenna, Ogechukwu Vivian Amanambu, Blessing Chisom Umeano, and Frances Jumoke Oloidi
Challenges and Facilitating Factors of Automation in Federal University of Technology Owerri Library, Judith Chioma Nwosu and Doris Chinyere Obiano CLN
Assessing Challenges faced by Library Information Service Users in selected Public University Libraries in Western Kenya., Irene Nyakweba Nyakweba, Joyce Muwanguzi Bukirwa, and Eunice Nakato Nankuba Sendikadiwa
Assessment of Information Services’ Provision in University Libraries in accordance with The Commission of University Education (CUE) Guidelines: Selected University Libraries in Western Kenya, Irene Nyakweba Nyakweba; Joyce Bukirwa Muwanguzi Dr.; Eunice Sendikadiwa Nakato,Nankuba Dr.; and Felicitas ciabere Ratanya
An Evaluation of the Indian Chemical Science Research Publications Output of the Last Two Decades (2000 – 2019), MAHADEVI NYAMAGOUDAR and Gavisiddappa Anandhalli
EMPIRICAL STUDY OF THE AWARENESS AND UTILIZATION OF INTERNET SEARCH ENGINE AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES FOR EFFECTIVE INFORMATION RETRIEVAL ON THE WEB., Chidaka Okachukwu Nyemezu Dr., Esther Nwarubu Edeh Miss, Israel Oghale Edereka Dr, and Njideka Rachael Ugwu Miss
Information Literacy Skills as a Correlate to the Use of Library Resources among Polytechnic Students in Delta State Nigeria, Gabrieline Onyedikachi OBARO and Godstime UMUSOR
Experiences of Health Care Providers Using Information and Communications Technology for Maternal and Child Health Care in Selected Health Facilities in Nigeria, Obasola Ireti Obasola
Measuring the Use of Digital Information Sources During COVID19 in the Libraries of Private Jordanian Universities, Othman Obeidat
Assessment of University Libraries in Southeast Nigeria based on LRCN Standards and Guidelines: A focus on Buildings, Furniture and Equipment, Amaka Raymonda Obiamalu and Anthonia Ukamaka Echedom Prof.
The Impact of Collection Development Policy on the Provision of Library Resources in Academic Libraries in Imo State, Nigeria, DORIS CHINYERE OBIANO
AWARENESS AND COMPETENCY LEVEL OF UNDERGRADUATES FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE PROFESSION IN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA, Ify Evangel Obim Mrs, Evangeline U. Nwankwo Mrs, and Jude Chidike Onah
The Role of Extension Workers in the Provision of Information To Small-Scale Crop Farmers in Oji-River Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria, Marford Chukwugozie Obingene
Influence of Cataloguers’ Motivation on their Job Performances in Public University Libraries in South East Nigeria, Comfort N. Obiozor and Obiora Nwosu Prof
LIBRARY USE AND SATISFACTION OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE MAKURDI, BENUE STATE, Akor Solomon Obotu Mr, Ikani Joshua Adaji, OKECHUKWU OBEDIA CHUKWUKA, Umar Danladi Abubakar, and Mohammed Umar Galadima
Availability of Current Awareness Services in Public Libraries in Katsina State Nigeria, Akor Solomon Obotu, Ikani Joshua Adaji, OKECHUKWU OBEDIA CHUKWUKA, and SADIQ OMENEKE FAUZIYAT
AN ASSESSMENT OF USERS’ PERCEPTION OF SERVICES IN BENUE STATE POLYTECHNIC LIBRARY, UGBOKOLO, Dr. Nathaniel A. Oche
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AS A CORRELATE OF JOB PERFORMANCE OF LIBRARIANS IN THE STATE POLYTECHNICS IN NORTH CENTRAL, NIGERIA, Dr. Nathaniel Agbo A. Oche Dr., Rachael Opeyemi Odunlade Dr, and Joshua Onaade Ojo Dr
Information Systems Evaluation in Ghanaian Academic Libraries Using DandM IS Success Model, Patience Emefa Dzandza Ocloo Dr. and Lizette King Dr.
Assessment of Rural Women Farmers’ Knowledge on Selected Soya Bean Products and Accessibility to Nutrition Education Sources in Ekiti State, Nigeria, Olalekan Odefadehan Dr., Temitope Omoyungbo, Ayotunde Owolabi, and Tolulope Akinbobola
The Place of Assistive Technologies in the Service Delivery of Special Need Users in Academic Libraries of Kogi State, Imoisili O. Odigie and Nwakaego Okube
Application of Citation Analysis in Development of Core Chemistry Information Sources in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Library, Awka., Angela Nkiruka Ofoedu and E. S. Anaehobi
Awareness and Utilization Of Online Subscribed Databases by Academics in University Libraries in Delta State., Justice Owajeme Ofua Mr
Information Needs of Traditional Medicine Practitioners (TMPs) in Nigeria with a Particular Reference to Alimosho Local Government of Lagos State, Adeniran Pauline Oghenekaro Mrs.
Effect of Job Security and Job Satisfaction on the Commitment of Library Personnel in Academic Libraries in Ogun State Nigeria, Babatunde Ogunbanjo
Job Satisfaction and Organisational Commitment among Library Personnel in Public Tertiary Institution Libraries in Ogun State, Nigeria, Babatunde Ogunbanjo
Undergraduate Students Use of Electronic Resources amid the COVD-19 Pandemic Lockdown, Kolawole Ogunbodede, Smart E. Ambrose Mr., and imade Idubor Mrs
Academic Self-Efficacy and Information Needs Satisfaction of Undergraduates in Universities in South-West Nigeria., John I. Ogungbeni and Obiora Nwosu Prof.
Effect of Literature in The School Library on The Social Development of Empathy and Friendship Skills of Children, Ngozi Ojeabulu Mrs
The Role of Federal Varsity Libraries in Collecting and Preserving Indigenous Knowledge for Sustainable Development in South East Nigeria, Rebecca Chidimma Ojobor Dr., Elizabeth Titilope Babarinde Mrs, Victoria Olayemi Fagbemi Mrs, and Evangeline Uchechi Nwankwo Mrs
Counselling as a Learner Support Service for Enhancing Quality Learning for Students of National Open University of Nigeria, South-East Study Centres of Nigeria, Ikechukwu Charles Okafor, Charles Chibuike Onwuadi, Charity Onyeodiri Imo, Eberechukwu Charity Eneh, Polycarp Mbagwu Darlington Okeke, and Chiedu Eseadi
Electronic Resources Collection Development Practices in University libraries: A Conceptual framework Perspective, Flora Ifeoma Okogwu
Understanding Electronic Resources Collection Development Practices Through Selected Theories, Flora Ifeoma Okogwu
Information Needs and Information Seeking Behaviour of Secondary School Teachers in Umunze, Anambra State, Godgive Chinenye Okoli and Franklyn Chibuike Azubuike CLN
Awareness and Utilisation of PsyArXiv for the Dissemination of Research Preprints Among Psychology Scholars in Universities, Abigail Edem Okon and Isaac Ofem Ubi
Interactive Technology Competencies Required by Business Education Graduates in Universities, South-South Nigeria as Perceived by Lecturers, James Okoro PhD and Ekwere A. Umoeshiet PhD
CONSTRAINTS AND PROSPECTS OF E-LEARNING IN UNIVERSITIES AS PERCEIVED BY BUSINESS EDUCATION LECTURERS IN SOUTH-SOUTH NIGERIA, PATIENCE OKORO
Assessment of Challenges and Prospects of E-Marketing in the Development of Nigerian Universities’ Education Lecturers in South-South, Nigeria, PATIENCE EWOMAOGENE OKORO
Assessment of Purpose and Problems of Using Electronic Information Resources by Patrons: the Case of Osun State University Library, Oluwatosin Okunoye
Academic Libraries, Science and Technology Development and the Nigerian Smart City Initiative (NSCI): Issues, roles and Challenges, Emmanuel Okwu
BENEFITS OF THE VOLTA REGIONAL LIBRARY ON THE PERFORMANCE OF BANKOE KPOANYIGBA E.P. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN HO MUNICIPALITY, Stephen Okyere, George Tesilimi Banji Dr., and Baffour Gyem Darkwa
CONSUMERS’ HEALTH INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR ON SOCIAL MEDIA: A CASE STUDY OF LAUTECH TEACHING HOSPITAL LIBRARY AND LAUTECH COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES MEDICAL LIBRARY IN OSOGBO, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA., Yemisi Oluremi Oladapo, Moses Oladele Adeoye, Susanah Olayinka Tomomowo-Ayodele, and Isau Adewole Adegun
EMPERICAL ANALYSIS OF LIBRARY RESOURCES USE BY CLINICAL STUDENTS IN LAUTECH COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, OGBOMOSO, OYO STATE, NIGERIA, Yemisi Oluremi Oladapo, Akinola Oluwole Adewoyin, Titilayo Olufunmi Oluwole, Jacob Kehinde Opele, and Adenike Olubunmi Gariba
CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF MEDIA RESOURCES CENTRE IN SELECTED PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OSOGBO METROPOLIS,OSUN STATE, NIGERIA, Yemisi Oluremi Oladapo MRS, Mujeeb Opeyemi Nasir Mr, Moses Oladele Adeoye Mr, Adenike Olubunmi Gariba Mrs, and Kudirat Olawumi Salami MRS
SOCIAL MEDIA USE FOR MEDICAL INFORMATION SHARING AMONG MEDICAL OFFICERS IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATION FOR LIBRARIANSHIP, Yemisi Oluremi Oladapo, Jacob Kehinde Opele, and Moses Oladele Adeoye
Use of Mobile Technologies for Accessing Health-Related Information among Librarians in Osun State, Nigeria, Yemisi Oluremi Oladapo, Jacob Kehinde Opele, and Moses Oladele Adeoye
A WEBOMETRIC STUDY OF NIGERIAN JOB SEARCH WEBSITES, Samuel Oluranti Oladipupo, Damilola Olanrewaju Lasode, and Hafsat Titilade Abdulrahman
Utilization of Library and Information Centres in Promoting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Nigeria, Bolaji Oladokun, Oladimeji Eyitayo Yemi-Peters, and Kehinde Abayomi Owolabi PhD
Library Digital resource Utilization in Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Ekiti State, Nigeria, Olabode Olajide Mr and Rotimi James Omolehin
Perception and Readiness of Students’ Towards Online Learning in Nigeria During Covid-19 Pandemic, Olalekan Moses Olayemi, Hayatudeen Adamu Mr, and Kemi Jummai Olayemi Mrs
ORGANIZATION OF LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY: A SURVEY OF THE CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED BY LIBRARIANS IN NIGERIA, Florence Nwanne Olise
Ethnicity in Nigeria in Post Colonial Era and Implications for Reader-Centred Library Collections, Frances Jumoke Oloidi and Leonard Ilechukwu
The Extent of Postgraduate History Students’ Library Use and Research Skills, Frances Jumoke Oloidi, Hero Usiomoefo Obasuyi, Ogechukwu Vivian Amanambu, and Blessing Chisom Umeano
The Use of Open Educational Resources for Research by Postgraduate History Students, Frances Jumoke Oloidi, Hero Usiomoefo Obasuyi, Ogechukwu Vivian Amanambu, and Blessing Chisom Umeano
Library and Information Resources Use by Undergraduate Students of Federal University of Technology, Akure., Micheal Olorunfemi and Deborah Adeola Ipadeola Mrs.
The Significance of Access to Information—and the Challenges it Faces in Librarianship, Shannon M. Oltmann, Emily JM Knox, and Chris Peterson
Electronic Information Resources Utilization among Physical Sciences Postgraduate Students in Federal University Libraries, South West, Nigeria, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo
Automation of Academic Libraries in Nigeria: Issues and Practices, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo and Robert Akinade Awoyemi
Fostering Open Access through Online Academic Publishing: the role of academic libraries in Nigeria, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo and Victoria Yemi Fagbemi (Mrs)
Online Information Resources Utilization among Students in Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Nigeria, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo, Victoria Yemi Fagbemi (Mrs), and Robert Akinade Awoyemi
Extent of Technology Tools Utilization by Physical Science Postgraduate Students in Selected Federal University Libraries in Nigeria, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo, Victoria Yemi Fagbemi (Mrs), and Precious Anya Udensi
Capacity Building for Sustainable Digital Information Services in Academic Libraries in Nigeria, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo, Samuel Oke Ogunniyi (PhD), and Mkumator Eric Chia
An Assessment of Library and Information Science (LIS) Professional Skills among Librarians in Bab Fafunwa Library, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Nigeria., Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo, Samuel Oke Ogunniyi PhD, and Victoria Yemi Fagbemi (Mrs)
A Study of Library Information Services Seeking Behaviour among Students of Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, Nigeria, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo and Precious Anya Udensi
Users’ Satisfaction on Library Resources and Service in Universities Affiliated Programmes in Federal Colleges of Education in South-west, Nigeria, Adesanya Olusegun Oyeleye and Oluwafemi Segun Victor S. V.
THE IMPACT OF INFORMATION ACCESS TOWARDS THE CONDUCT OF FREE, FAIR AND CREDIBLE ELECTIONS IN NIGERIA, MODUPE OLUWABIYI and ALBERT O. ADETUNJI
Impact of Historical Review and Archival Accessibility in Combating Covid-19 Pandemic in Nigeria, BAKARE D. OLUWABUNMI Dr and Mary Funke Ajayi Mrs
Librarians’ ICT Competencies and Utilization of Emerging Technologies in Academic Libraries in Rivers State, Nigeria, Anthonia Omehia, Emmanuel Okwu, and Onyema Nsirim
