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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 2023
Metaversity and Metaworth, Two Important Prerequisites to Prepare for the Metaverse, Mohammad Fathi, Ahmad Shabani, and Alireza Mansouri
Utilization Of Facebook As A Media For Political Literacy In Building Political Awareness Of The Voters In The Regional Elections In The Province Of West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, fathurrijal FATHURRIJAL
Pattern of Internet Use among Librarians in Federal University Libraries in Southeast Nigeria, Ugonna Fidelugwuowo
Using Information and Communication Technology among Nsukka Yellow Pepper Farmers in Enugu State, Nigeria, Ugonna Fidelugwuowo
The Impact of Job Discipline to Improve Job Performance for Office Administration and Records Activities in Indonesia: A Meta-Analysis, Muhamad Ferdy Firmansyah, Nanang Rusliana, Ade Komaludin, and Muhamad Ridho
Assessment of Interpersonal Communication Skills for Provision of Reference Services in Academic Libraries, Kogi State, Nigeria: A Study of Tertiary Institutions in Kogi State, Nigeria, Agunsoye Florence Bosede
Examining Librarians’ Rights in the Philippine Copyright Law: The Academic Law Librarians' Standpoint, Willian SA Frias and Bryan Boy C. Cortez
The Role of the Library in National Development, Jerry Eyerinmene Friday Mr and Ekeruche Augustina Chinwe Mrs
The Role of the Library in National Development, Jerry Eyerinmene Friday Mr and Augustina Chinwe Ekeruche Mrs
The Role of Information and Communication Technology in Sustainable Development: The Input of Nigerian Academic Libraries, Jerry Eyerinmene Friday Mr and Favour Oghenevwarodovwe Oweibo Mrs
KNOWLEDGE SHARING PRACTICES OF STUDENT-TEACHERS IN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN GHANA, Paapa Kwamina Fynn, George Tesilimi Banji, and Emmanuel Benson
EXTENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES UTILIZATION IN THE BIBLIOGRAPHY OF POSTGRADUATES’ TERMINAL RESEARCH OUTPUT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCES, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, KASA M. Gabriel and Sarah D. YANI
Deprofessionalism at the Reference Desk: Validating Room for the New and Evolving Roles of the Information Professional, Jameson Paul Ghalioungui
Successful Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (EDI) Initiatives in Progressive Public Libraries and their Communities, Jameson Paul Ghalioungui
Altmetrics Study On Research Outputs In Fields of Social Sciences In Top Iranian Universities, Amir Ghasemian, Amir Reza Asnafi, and Amin Erfanmanesh
The Role of Cloud Computing in Modern Libraries, Brighid Gonzales
Status and challenges of tribal education in Jungle Mahal: a statistical analysis, Rajib Kumar Guin
Visualization of Authorship Patterns and Research Trends of Annals of Library and Information Studies, Kunjan Prasad Gupta, Manendra Kumar Singh, and Satyanarayan Tiwari
Imagining the Prospects and Possibilities of Metaverse in Library and Information Services, Saumya Gupta and Paramjeet K. Walia
Research Productivity of Pakistani Authors to Library Philosophy and Practice During 2019-2021, Umm e. Habiba and Muhammad Waseem Zia Dr.
Systems and Services Development of the Islamic University of Technology Library, Md. Ahasan Habib
Access and Use of Consortium for e-Resources in Agriculture (CeRA) by the Research Scholars and Post Graduate Students of the KRC College of Horticulture, Arabhavi, UHS Bagalkot, Manjunath B. Hadimani Mr. and Vinayaka M. Bankapur Dr.
Enhancing Public Library Services: A Future Outlook on Digital Libraries in Pakistan, Muhammad Sohail Haider, Chen Ya Prof, Md. Nurul Islam, Muhammad Danyal, and Muhammad Hussain
AN APPRAISAL OF OPEN ACCESS INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORIES USE BY ACADEMIC STAFF IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES IN NORTH CENTRAL STATES OF NIGERIA, Bello Salahudeen Hakeemat Mrs and Oluwatoyin Oyeyemi Obinyan Mrs
Research In Library Herald During 2017-2021 : A Bibliometric Analysis, Sangram Haldar
A Brief Introduction to Koha ILS and its Modules, Sukanta Halder and Sangram Haldar
A Consortium-based solution for the National Institutional Libraries working on physical disabilities under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India, Sukanta Halder and Dr. Arabinda Maity
Attitude of LIS Postgraduate Students towards the use of Remote Teaching and Learning at Post COVID-19 era in Nigerian Private Universities, Saheed Abiola Hamzat Dr.
Professor Dr. Rubina Bhatti, Leader in Library and Information Science Research in the South Punjab, Pakistan: Bio-Bibliometric analysis utilizing the Scopus database, Ikram Ul Haq, Rani Shaista Kanwal, Hussain Ahmad Sohrani, and Manzoor Hussain
Knowledge Sharing in Social Media: A Systematic Literature Review, Md. Armanul Haque, Xiaojuan Zhang, Zihadur Rahman, and Amitav Saha
Data Mining to find out the patterns in the data of circulation section log of July, 2022 of Jamia Millia Islamia University library using python, Himanti . and Manish Kumar Dr.
SIGNIFICANCE OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN RECENT TIMES: A REVIEW OF ARTICLES, George Noble Hotsonyame
Access and Use of Electronic Resources at the University of Health and Allied Sciences’ Library: Undergraduate Students’ Perspective., George Noble Hotsonyame and Stephen Okyere
RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) AND LIBRARIES IN THE ERA OF TECHNOLOGY, Ansaar Hussain and Tabasum Zehra Ms
Biblometric studies of NLA papers from 2019-2021, Suwaiba Hussaini and Prof. Yahya Ibrahim Harande
Shift to Online Learning: Response of Pakistani Visual Art Teachers During Pandemic and Post-Covid Era, Tauseef Hussain Mr, Nimra Akram Miss, Rabiya Asim Ms, Amina Sarfraz Cheema Ms, and Kiran Zohra Ms
Information and communication technology (ICT) competencies and job performance of librarians in some selected university libraries in North Central of Nigeria, Asibi Joy Idachaba, Yemisi B. Ojokuku, and Udoh Isaac Unwana
Information and communication technology (ICT) competencies and job performance of librarians in some selected university libraries in North Central of Nigeria, Francis Sulemanu Idachaba, Yemisi B. Ojokuku, and Unwana Isaac Udoh
ICT Tools as Provision for Information to the Visually Impaired Persons in Lagos State Special Libraries, Adeola Atolani Idowu Miss, Mausi Ajoviyon Bokoh Mr., and Morenikeji Modinat Bello Miss
PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OF STAFF IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES, Oluwafemi Adebayo Idowu CLN and Folashade Adeola
ENHANCING INFORMATION DELIVERY SERVICES FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMMES IN CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA, MAYEN NDARO IGAJAH Dr, CHRISTOPHER OKOI OFFEM Mr, and MARY MFON BASSEY Mrs
Computer self- Efficacy, Computer Attitude and Internet Identification As Determinants of Internet Use Among Librarians in Public Universities in Western Nigeria, Bruno I. IGBENEGHU. Dr
ADVANCING LIBRARY AND INFORMATION LITERACY (LIL) IN THE NIGERIAN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM, Gilbert Paul Igboechesi, Thomas A. Adigun, and Anita Ann Amando
PERFORMANCE EXPECTANCY AND USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR MARKETING BY STAFF OF SELECTED PUBLISHING FIRMS IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA, Osarobu E. Igudia Dr and Solomon Tosin Ogunsina Mr
The Suitability of Hybrid Library Services to Open and Distance Learners in Nigeria, Ukoha O. Igwe
Creativity of librarians as determinant of job performance in some selected polytechnic libraries in Delta State, Nigeria, Patrick Chukwuma Iheme Mr, Chika Chinonso Ejiakor Mrs, Peter O. Moneke, Oluchi Juliet Nwagu, and Ufuoma Eruvwe Dr
Knowledge Sharing Practices in Academic Libraries in Imo State, Nigeria., Ngozi Ike
The Reference Services and Users’ Satisfaction in Tertiary Institutions in Imo State, Nigeria, Ngozi Ike and Olivia Nwamaka Chinedu Mrs
The Capacity Building Programmes: A Way of Repositioning Public Library Staff for Effective Library Services, Ngozi Immaculata Ike CLN
The Library Services and Users' Satisfaction in Academic Libraries in Imo State, Nigeria, Ngozi Immaculata Ike, Celestina Amadi, Veronica Madu-Malachy, Sarah Nkechi Iheagwam, Ogechi Iheanacho-Kelechi, and Oluchi Juliet Nwagu
Impact of Digital Technologies on Resources and Services of Public Libraries in Anambra and Imo State, Ngozi Immaculata Ike CLN, OLivia Nwamaka Chinedu Mrs, and Chigozie Umah CLN
LECTURERS’ SKILLS TO EVALUATE INFORMATION AND USE INFORMATION EFFECTIVELY AS CORRELATES OF DIGITAL LIBRARY RESOURCES UTILIZATION IN NIGERIA, Joy Iguehi Ikenwe and Ogagaoghene Uzezi Idhalama
INFORMATION SCOPING SKILLS AND THE RESEARCH OUTPUT OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIANS IN UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-SOUTH GEOPOLITICAL ZONE OF NIGERIA, GODSON EHIMIYEIN ILEVBARE PhD, UDUAK UBONG ENANG PhD, and MERCY ETUKUDO UKPANAH PhD
"Analyzing the Awareness and Utilization of Digital Resources by the Library Users of Selected Medical Deemed Universities in Maharashtra", Miss. Sima Ashok Ingole and Dr. Subhash Chavan
Technology acceptance among library male and female users of Lahore-based public and private general categories universities, Qaiser Iqbal, Tahira Akbar, and Zaheer Ahmad
HEALTH INFORMATION PROVISION AND UTILIZATION AS PREDICTORS OF SAFE HEALTH PRACTICES OF NURSING MOTHERS IN IMO STATE, NIGERIA, Pauline Iroeze and Ijeoma I. Bernard
ASSESSMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION OF LIBRARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM BENCHMARK ON LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN SOUTH-SOUTH AND SOUTH-EAST UNIVERSITIES IN NIGERIA, Pauline C. Iroeze, Genevieve Opara, Comfort N. Owate, and Francisca C. Mbagwu
Information Ecology for effective Knowledge Management in 21st century, Jamilu Isah
CAUSES AND MEASURES OF PRE-RETIREMENT ANXIETY AMONG ACADEMIC LIBRARIANS OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES IN NORTHWEST, NIGERIA, Karimatu Isa maisango
Predictors and Moderators of ICT Use by Registry Staff of University of Ibadan, Nigeria, Claudius Akinkunmi Isamakinde and Wole Olatokun
A Survey of ICT Use by Registry Staff Identifies Personal and Organisational Barriers, Claudius Akinkunmi Isamakinde Mr and Wole Michael Olatokun Professor
Influence of Academic Library Services on Media Literacy of Library and Information Science Undergraduates in Federal University Oye- Ekiti., Bolanle Clifford Ishola, Rasidat Bukola Amida, Sabitu Adekunle Ishola, and Temitope Serah Jabar
Application and Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Library Services Delivery in Academic Libraries in Kwara State, Nigeria, Abdullahi Olayinka Isiaka
Robots and Reference Services, Abdullahi Olayinka Isiaka, Biliamin Abiola Aremu, Abdulfatai Soliu, and Fahisat Romoke Isiaq
Promoting Library Cultures: The Roles of Libraries in Human Resources Development in Bangladesh, Md. Aktarul Islam and Md. Habibur Rahman
4th Industrial Revolution and Library-Related Scientific Production from 2010-2021: A Bibliometric Analysis, Md. Monirul Islam, Dil Ruksana Basunia, Md. Nurul Islam, and Rupak Chakrabarty
Delivering E-governance services in Bangladesh through Libraries and Information Centers: Realities, Challenges and Possibilities, M Monirul Islam and Ahmed Shafkat Sunvy
Effects of Knowledge Sharing on Information Service Innovation: A Study on Information Professionals of Bangladesh, Mohammad Habibul Islam and Jayanti Rani Basak
User Satisfaction and Service Quality Assessment of Resource Center at National Institute of Fashion Technology, Gandhinagar, Gujarat: A Case Study, Sanjeev Jain, Jignesh C. Makwana, and Vivek Singh
Digitalization of Library Resources in Pakistan: A Case of Academic Libraries, Abdullah Jamil, Rustum Ali, and Bilal Ahmad
Library Services and Facilities to University Students at Tertiary: An Evidence from Pakistan, Abdullah Jamil, Rustum Ali, and Bilal Ahmad
Examining E-readiness In Libraries of Public Sector Universities Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Pakistan, Saeed Ullah Jan
FACTORS AFFECTING KNOWLEDGE SHARING BEHAVIOR AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS: A CASE STUDY OF KHUSHAL KHAN KHATTAK UNIVERSITY KARAK, Saeed Ullah Jan
Impact of Social Media on Academic Performance of University Female Students of Khushal Khan Khattak University Pakistan, Saeed Ullah Jan
Research Productivity of Khushal Khan Khattak University Karak-Pakistan: Through Bibliometric Lens, Saeed Ullah Jan
A Selective Review on Use of Information Resources and Services in Academic Libraries, Prema Jayaraj and kannappanavar B. U Dr.
Use and Awareness of Social Networks by Engineering Students in Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mysore, Karnataka: A Study, Chandrashakara J
Library Services, Information Resources Availability and Perceived Academic Achievement of Physically Challenged Students in Ibadan Oyo State, Adedoyin Johnson and Sophia Vivian Adeyeye PhD
Provision of Reference Services and Use of Information Resources by Undergraduate Students in University Libraries in Bayelsa State, Chinyere Joshua Nduka and Humphrey I. Wiche Dr.
Industrial training and academic achievement of library and information science students at the Delta State University Abraka, Sarah Okpa Josiah, Ngozi Gloria Mordi, and Unwana Isaac Udoh
The Role of Public Library in Promoting the Reading Culture in Rwanda, Jean-Claude Kabagambe and Martin Elihaki Kanyika
Exploring the Provision of Information Services for Visually Impaired Students: Lessons Learned from the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Dotto Kabogolo, and Christian Mubofu
An Analysis of UGC recognized Maharashtra State Universities websites, Anjali Sandesh Kale
Optimizing the Management of the Records Center in the Archive Rescue Program in the Eka Karya Bali Botanical Garden Scientific Conservation Area, Dhatu Kamajati, Ken Fitria Indrawardani KFI, Suyatmi -. -, I Luh Ayu Sulistyawati, and Dwi Ridho Aulianto
Students’ Perception of Plagiarism as a Form of Academic Dishonesty (Case Study on Students of UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta), Al Muhdil Karim and Evi Zakiyah
Exploring the Benefits of Library Consortium: The Information Resource Sharing., Muhammad Bala Kasim, Fati Abba, Hajara Jibril, Yahaya Abdullahi Isah, and Aliyu Muhammad Babadoko
Pilot testing for Feasibility of Role of Public Libraries in Citizenship Information, Vanita Khanchandani
Institutional repositories for higher educational institutions: A new opportunity for Academic Libraries, Taher Hussain Khan Mr.
The Role of Web 2.0 Technologies in Empowering Librarians: The Case Study of University Libraries in Iran, Hadis Khedri
Reading Habits of Higher Secondary Students in Mizoram: A Comparative Study of Sainik School, Chhingchhip and St. Peter’s Higher Secondary School, Chhingchhip, Zorinpuia Khiangte and R. K. Ngurtinkhuma
Using Social Media Platforms to enhance Marketing of Library Services by staff at Hamu Mukasa Library, Uganda Christian University, Mukono., Mayira Kizito, Nina Olivia Rugambwa, and Vivian Kansiime
Content Evaluation of Library Websites/Webpages of National Importance of Karnataka: A Survey, Shashidhara K L
Smart E-library Management System Based on User Behaviour in Ibrahim Babangida Library, Modibbo Adama University Yola, Nigeria, Moses T. K. Mr., Dauda Joshua Dr., and Blamah N. V. Dr.
Leadership and Job Performance of Library Personnel in University of Abuja, Nigeria, oluwatola kolawole, Solomon Oluwatise Abomoge, and Odion Evans Kakulu
User feedback on the elements influencing the efficiency of resources, services, and facilities offered by higher education institutions' libraries, Ramakrishna Kona
Academic Libraries and Distance Education in Ghana: Evidence from the SD Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies, Banleman Konlan Mr, Bawa Kojo Dukper Mr, and Laar Dabontin Mr
User Perspective of Reference Service Provision at the National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI), Ghana., Elizabeth Osae Koranteng and Patience Emefa Dzandza Ocloo
Awareness, Perceptions and Reactions on the Science Hub (Sci-Hub) Website Use among Postgraduate Students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Mohammed Kpakiko, Aina Adebowale Japhet, and Muhammad Zannah-Bukar Badia
Observation Method: A Review Study, Ankit Kumar and Astha Sharma
