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 2019
RFID Technology in Academic Libraries of North-East India, Anupam Chanda Dr. and Manoj Kumar Sinha Professor
Barcode Technology and its Application in Libraries, Dr. Anupam Chanda
Installation Process of Radio Frequency Identification System in Libraries: A Case Study on Assam Don Bosco University Library, Dr. Anupam Chanda
Use of Information Sources by the Personal attributes Science Faculty Members and Research Scholars in a University Environment: a Case Study of Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu, RANGANATHAN CHANDRAKASAN
Cited and citing pattern of Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics: An evaluation, Ajay Kumar Chaubey Mr.
Bibliometric Survey on Incremental Clustering Algorithms, Archana Chaudhari, Rahul Raghvendra Joshi, Preeti Mulay, Ketan Kotecha, and Parag Kulkarni
USER PERCEPTION OF DSPACE IN PDPU LIBRARY: A CASE, Bharat M. Chaudhari Mr. and Gita S. Patel Dr.
Student’s Perception on Information Literacy at M.D.S.D. Girls College Ambala City, KAUSHAL CHAUHAN
Research in the University of Calicut, India, Surendran Cherukodan Dr. and Mumthas A P
'Science', how is it formed?, Mozaffar CheshmehSohrabi
Comparison of websites based on webometrics index, Alexa's traffic rating and estimated value of Sinium Case study: Islamic Azad University (IAU), five units, Mozaffar CheshmehSohrabi and Omran Ahmadi
Bibliometric study of the Journal of New Marketing Research, Mozaffar CheshmehSohrabi and Reza Dehkhodaei
Implementation of RFID Technology in Libraries: A Case Study in UPES Library, Monishankar Chhetri and Ranjan Sinha Thakur
EFFECT OF THEFT AND MUTILATION ON THE USE OF LIBRARY COLLECTION IN AN ACADEMIC LIBRARY IN LAGOS STATE, NWEKE Angela Chinwendu
Application of Cloud Computing in University Libraries: Case Study of Selected University Libraries in Gujarat, Pradipsinh Chudasma, Atul Bhatt, and Dharmendra Trivedi
EMERGENT TRENDS IN LIBRARY SERVICES DELIVERY: THE APPLICATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES, Chukwuemeka Chukwueke MNLA and Juliet Onuoha PhD
Awareness, Access and Utilization of Information on Climate Change by Farmers in Zamfara State, Nigeria, Charles Nwabueze Chukwuji, Aliyu Gadanga Tsafe PhD, Sule Sayudi, Zainab Yusuf, and Ja'afar Zakariya
Awareness of the Usefulness of ICTs as Correlate of Attitude towards Use in collection development by Librarians, Joseph Chukwusa
Perceived Democratic Leadership Style of University Librarians and Library Staff Work Attitude, Joseph Chukwusa
Psychological Well-Being Among the Gender Wise Category of Users in terms of Library Anxiety at Centrally Funded Universities of Assam, India, Rajesh Chutia and Mukut Sarmah
User’s Satisfaction with Public Libraries: A Special Reference to District Central Library, Thiruvallur (Tamilnadu), Kasimani C Mr and Rajendran N Dr.
Use of Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) Services in District Central Library, Chennai, (Tamilnadu), Kasimani C and Rajentran N Dr
Use of Information Communication Technology College Libraries: A Study, Naveen C L and Dr. B U Kannappanavar
Use of Library Services and Facilities by Teachers of Pre- University Colleges in Shivamogga District: A Study, Karnataka, India, Narasappa K. C and Dr.Dharani Kumar P
Scientometric study of the research performed on Agronomy: The Indian perspective, Suresh C and Ramesh Babu
Scientometric study of the research performed on Agronomy: The Indian perspective, Suresh C and Ramesh Babu V
Use of Mobile Technology for the Provision of Reference Services in Nigeria University Libraries, Abata-Ebire, Blessing Damilola (Mrs); Roseline Omoadoni Okesanya (Mrs); Oluwasogo J. Abiodun; and Abiodun Kusoro
LIBRARY USER EDUCATION AS PANACEA TO STUDENTS SUCCESSFUL RESEARCH IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES : A CASE OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LOKOJA, NIGERIA, AMINU DANBABALE and AYUBA UBALE SAAD
The Use and Effect of Smartphones in Students’ Learning Activities: Evidence from the University of Ghana, Legon, Noah Darko-Adjei
Visualizing Research Collaboration in Statistical Science: A Scientometric Perspective, Prabir Kumar Das
Library Web Portal for Academic Libraries in India: A Case Study, Rajesh Das
An Assessment of Educational Resources through ERIC, CORE, PDFdrive and Project Gutenberg, Rajesh Das and Uttam Kumar Hazra Mr.
e-Learning Platform in SAARC Countries, Rajesh Das, Uttam Kumar Hazra, and Sinjini Mukherjee
Inconsistency in Selecting Metrics used for Bibliometric Studies, Sankha Subhra Das
Research Trends in Knowledge Management seen through Web of Science: A Bibliometric Analysis, sankha subhra das, Arpita Roy Chowdhury, and P Balasubramanian
Mapping Information Seeking Behaviour of Students at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, sankha subhra das and E Santhana Kumar
Trends in Research on Gene Cloning during 2001-15 : A Scientometric Study, sankha subhra das, Urkalamuthu K Mr, Balasubramanian P Dr, and Sankha Subhra Das Mr
Investigation on Virtual Reference Services (VRS) provided by selected Universities from Tamil Nadu, Sankha Subhra Das and Arpita Roy Chowdhury
Linking Library Resources to the Web through Linked Data, sankha subhra das and Arpita Roy Chowdhury
The Initiatives and Role of Librarians towards Open Access, Sankha Subhra Das and Arpita Roy Chowdhury
Creating Knowledge Awareness on Library Resources and Services Among the Students of St Xaviers College, Palayamkottai, sankha subhra das, E Santhana Kumar, and P Balasubramanian
The Opportunities and Damages of Virtual Social Networks from Students' Perspectives; the Experience of Iranian Users, Meisam Dastani, Ali Mohammadpour, and Javad Bagheri
Health information seeking behavior among students of Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Meisam Dastani, Milad Mokhtarzadeh, Amir Reza Nasirzadeh, and Ali Delshad
Webometrics of Payame Noor University of Iran with Emphasis on Provincial Capital Branches’ Websites, Meisam Dastani and Mohammad Mohsen Sadr
The Awareness and Understanding of Sustainability by the Academic Library Administrators: A Micro Level Investigation in Kolkata, India, Ashes Datta and Dr. Sabuj Kumar Chaudhuri
AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF REFERENCE SOURCES IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES, Boma Torukwein David-West
Mentoring: A Tool for Career Development in Academic Libraries, Dr. Boma T. David-West and Dr. Juliet Alex Nmecha
Privacy Awareness Among The Academic Social Network Users, Krishanu Dey and PARIKSHIT MONDAL Dr.
Appraisal of Job Placements and Roles Performed by Librarians at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Akorede Muftau Diyaolu Mr.
The role of competitive intelligence in provision of quality Information services, Akorede Muftau Diyaolu Mr.
Appraisal of Library Services in Selected Primary Schools under the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) Oyo State, Nigeria, Akorede Muftau Diyaolu Mr. and Elizabeth Modupe Ologunde Mrs.
Challenges of Integrated Library System (ILS) Migration in selected Academic Libraries in Oyo State, Nigeria., Akorede Muftau Diyaolu Mr. and , Olutoyin Olukemi Oso Mrs.
Fan Fiction and Readers Advisory, SARAH DONNELLY
Analysis of Usage of The Ohio State University’s Electronic Theses and Dissertations, Daniel S. Dotson
Citation Rates for Ohio State Graduate Theses & Dissertations: Trends, Surprises, and Inaccuracies, Daniel S. Dotson
Citations analysis of LIS theses submitted to Kuvempu University and University of Mysore, Vinay Kumar D and Sangeetha M
Demographic Variables and Academic Discipline as Determinants of Undergraduates’ Use of Electronic Library Resources in Federal universities in South-west, Nigeria, Adefunke Sarah Ebijuwa and Iyabo Mabawonku Professor
The Strategies Required for Improving the Teaching of Cost Accounting in Colleges of Education in South-East, Nigeria, Nathaniel Ifeanyi Edeh, C. A. Obi, and Ernest O. Ugwoke
24/7 LIBRARY FACILITIES: IMPLICATIONS FOR LIBRARY PATRONAGE IN KENNETH DIKE LIBRARY, UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, Edward Omoregbee Eguavoen Prince
Influence of Demographic Variables on the Utilization of Electronic Databases by University Lecturers in South-West, Nigeria, Kennedy Arebamen Eiriemiokhale CLN
The State of The National Library of Nigeria: Why The Nigeria Government Must Act Fast., Victor Tochukwu Ejechi
INFORMATION NEEDS AND SEEKING BEHAVIOR OF FINAL YEAR STUDENTS OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, OWERRI, Felix Mmanuoma Eke PhD, Faustina Chioma Haco-Obasi FUTO, and Anne Anthony Edem FUTO
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) AND THE FUTURE OF LIBRARY: A REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE, Chukwunaza N. Ekwelem Mr
Marketing of Library Services for Enhanced Accessibility in National Open University of Nigeria: Challenges and Strategies for Intervention, Loveth Ogoegbunam Ekwueme Ph. D and Promise Ifeoma Ilo Ph.D
Knowledge Sharing for Professional Growth: Views from Academic Librarians in Zimbabwe, Rexwhite T. Enakrire Dr, Collence T. Chisita Dr, and Josiline Phiri Chigwada
FACULTIES APPROACH TOWARDS ASSORTMENT MEASURES ON DIGITAL ARCHIVES: A STUDY, Nanda Kumari E
Examining the relationship between organizational commitments of Staffs and providing optimal services to clients of Tabriz public libraries., Roghayeh Entezar Saadat
Interpretation of the subject's performance, Roghayeh Entezar Saadat
the interpretation of student performance, Roghayeh Entezar Saadat
Availability of Library Aesthetics for Enhanced Educational Purpose of Library Patronage by Users in Federal University Libraries in South East, Nigeria., Usuka Enweremadu Isaac; Nwachukwu Victor N Professor, Department of Library and Information Science.; and Nwachukwu Perpetual O
Information and Communication Technology Skills as Determinants of Utilizations of Institutional Repositories by Lecturers in two Universities in Nigeria, George Eromosele
Control Mechanism of Deviant Behaviour among Library Users: A Study of Government Owned Universities in Delta State, Nigeria, Ufuoma Eruvwe and OKOTIE ANITA ENITE
Use of Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) in Selected University Libraries in South- South Nigeria, Rachael Ejovwokoghene Eserada and Stanley Efe Okolo
COMPUTER SELF-EFFICACY AS DETERMINANT TO THE USE OF ONLINE PUBLIC ACCESS CATALOGUE: A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED UNIVERSITIES IN NIGER DELTA REGION, Rachael Ejovwokoghene Eserada, Stanley Efe Okolo, and Peace Nkemdilim Ideh
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
ADOPTING A LOGIC FRAMEWORK FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE OPERATIONAL PROCESSES AND OUTCOMES OF KNUSTSpace ON RESEARCH, LEARNING AND TEACHING: A CASE OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH OUTPUT BY ACADEMIC STAFFS AND STUDENTS, Harry Barton Essel Dr, Richard Bruce Lamptey KNUST, Akosua Tachie-Menson Dr, and Frank Mensah Bonsu
Transhumanism (dot) Mil: A Bibliometric Analysis of Technoprogressive Terms in Military Publications, K. Durwood Evans
Human-Machine Communication and the Burden of Reaching Internal Publics: Does Technology Acceptance Model Play a Role?, Greg H. Ezeah, Ogechi Eucharia Okwumba, Gever Verlumun Celestine, and Wogu Joseph
A SURVEY OF THE RESOURCES AND ROLES OF NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN IMPARTING KNOWLEDGE, FERDINAND EZEKWE
PROSPECTS AND METHODS OF RECORDS MANAGEMENT IN NIGERIA, FERDINAND EZEKWE
PUBLISHING AND COPYRIGHT LAW IN NIGERIA: A PREVIEW, FERDINAND EZEKWE
Availability and utilization of information and communication technology resources by undergraduate library users in Anambra State University libraries, Nigeria., FERDINAND ASIMONYE EZEKWE CLN
GENDER INEQUALITY IN EDUCATION,ICT AND EMPLOYMENT:THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC EFFECTS, FERDINAND EZEKWE and ENWEANI UCHECHUKWU V.
The Nexus of Information Acquisition, ICT Use and Employee Satisfaction in Microfinance Banks in South-West, Nigeria, Olusola O. Fadeyi and Yacob Haliso Prof.
DEVIANT BEHAVIOUR AMONG USERS OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIES: A STUDY OF TWO ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN OYO STATE, NIGERIA, Omobolanale Seri Fasola Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo and Adekunle Emmanuel Oyadeyi Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo
E-learning Research Papers in Web of Science: A Biliometric Analysis, Nishat Fatima and Abu K S
Public Libraries and Access to Information in Plateau State, Nigeria, Olufunmilayo I. Fati and Idris Yelwa
Communication Crisis in Tourism Office: Negative News by Online Media, faustyna faustyna faustyna, Lukiati Komala Erdiana, Hanny .. Hafiar ., and Iriana .. Bakti .
Role of Library in Research Support: a Study of Bharathiar University, Fathima Azra Fazal Ms and Rupak Chakravarty Prof
Development of information diffusion models based on mathematical models of disease diffusion, farzaneh fazli Dr, Seyyed Aliakbar Famil-Rohani Dr, Alireza Isfandyari-Mogaddam Dr, and Manoochehr Karami Dr
Knowledge Sharing Process in World Wildlife Found For Nature Indonesia, Fadli Febrian and kiki fauziah
Publication Output Of Professional Librarians In Public University Libraries In Ghana, Theophilus Fiawotoafor Mr., Perpetua S. Dadzie Prof., and Musah Adams Dr.
ROLES OF LIBRARY SERVICES TO PRISON INMATES’ REHABILITATION IN SOME SELECTED PRISONS OF SOUTH WESTERN NIGERIA., femi folorunso
Collaboration Analysis Networks in the Technical and Engineering Research Institutes of Iran Ministry of Science, Research and Technology in Tehran (2011-2015), Maryam Fouladian and Sedigheh Mohammad Esmaeil
"Awareness and access to mobile applications in an Academic Library", Sk Abdul Gaffar and Dr.S. KIshore Kumar
Usage of Grammarly – Online Grammar and Spelling Checker Tool at the Health Sciences Library, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal: A Study, Anita Gain, Mahabaleshwara Rao, and Shivananda Bhat
Bibliometric Survey of Privacy of Social Media Network Data Publishing, Rupali Gangarde Ass. Prof., Amit Sharma Dr., and Ambika Pawar Dr.
Malaysian Journal of Library and Information Science: A bibliometric study, kailash garg Dr, Niraj Kumar Mr, and Geeta geeta Ms
