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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
ESSENTIALS OF RECORDS ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT IN LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTRES, Oluchi Okeke and OKECHUKWU S. ANI Bar
EFFECTIVE USE OF MEDICAL LIBRARY: A QUALITATIVE APPROACH TO QUALITY MEDICAL CARE., Oluchi Cecilia Okeke Dr. and Ngozi Fidelia Enem Dr.
Information Need and Seeking Behaviour of Pregnant Women in Ughelli General Hospital, Delta State., Stanley Efe Okolo
Administration and Management of Digital Libraries: An Overview, Stanley Efe Okolo and OGHENETEGA IVWIGHREGHWETA
Academic Records Management Systems (ARMS) and Students' Academic Records Maintenance in Nigerian Universities, Godswill Okon, Eboro E. Umoren, and Kathryn Philips
Employability skills of library and information science (LIS) graduates as determinant for employment in university libraries in some selected university libraries in Nigeria, Vera Ngozi Okonoko, Ndasaliu Usman Abubakar, and Unwana Isaac Udoh
Green library initiative in Nigeria: Insights and levels of implementation in academic libraries, Emo Okpidi-Urhibo
Digital Access Tools and Provision of Open Educational Resources by Librarians in Academic Libraries in Rivers State, Emmanuel Okwu and Onyema Nsirim
INFLUENCE OF LIBRARIANS ATTITUDE TOWARD CATALOGUING AND CLASSIFICATION IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES, Fajiwe Olabode Thomas, Subair Roselyn E, Enamudu Augustine I, Omonagbe C. O, and Ogungbemile A. E
INFLUENCE OF LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN MANAGING LIBRARY INFORMATION RESOURCES BY LIBRARIANS IN EKITI STATE TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS, Fajiwe Olabode Thomas and OGUNOJEMITE Abosede Tola
Usage of electronic information resources (EIRs) for improved nursing research and health-care delivery in Nigeria, Bolaji David Oladokun, Abdulfatai Enehe Seidu, Humphrey I. Wiche PhD, Dauda Yahaya, and Joseph Atule
LIS Education in the GCC Region: A Case Study for UAE Emiratization., Abiola John Olarinde Mr and Ismail Adamu Mr
Using new assessment tools during and post-COVID-19, Gbolahan Olasina
Infopreneurship Awareness and Opportunities among Library and Information Science Students in Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria., Emmanuel Adeniyi Oloniruha, Khalimat Oyiza Momohjimoh, Monica Orahachi Ohiani, and Helen Remilekun Oluleye
Perception and attitude of postgraduate students of Library and Information Science towards scholarly publications in Nigeria, Emmanuel Adeniyi Oloniruha, Abayomi Kehinde Owolabi, A N. Aderibigbe, Aderonke Olaitan Adesina, Kehinde Temitope Bamgbose, and Margaret Kemdi Owunezi
Application of Social Media in Marketing Library Resources and Services at Kyambogo University Library, Uganda, ERIC KEZIRON OLOO and David Luyombya
Application of Social Media in Marketing Library Resources and Services at Kyambogo University Library, Uganda, ERIC KEZIRON OLOO and David Luyombya
A Literature Survey of Disaster Management Strategies in Library and Information Centres, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo
Cataloguing and Classification in Library School in Nigeria: A Reviewer Perspective, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo
Relevance of Information and Communication Technology in Higher Education for National Development in the 21st Century, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo and Jude Olutimi Olubiyo
Application of Information and Communication Technologies in Entrepreneurship Education for the Development of Library and Information Science in the 21st Century, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo and Jude Timilehin Olubiyo
Information and Communication Technologies: An Enabler for Resource Sharing by Academic Libraries in Nigeria, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo and Lydia Mercy Olubiyo (Miss)
Information Literacy Education in the Digital Age: A Literature Survey, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo and Lydia Mercy Olubiyo (Miss)
Institutional Digital Open Access Repositories in Nigerian Universities: Issues and Challenges, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo and Lydia Mercy Olubiyo (Miss)
Knowledge Management in Academic Libraries in Nigerian Universities: Way Forward, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo and Lydia Mercy Olubiyo (Miss)
Roles of School Library in the Education of African Child in Nigeria, Peter Olubunmi Olubiyo and Lydia Mercy Olubiyo
Impact of Social Media on Political Development and Stability in Nigeria, Helen Remilekun Oluleye, Lilian K. Maduagwu, John i Muyiwa Adeniyi, and Adamu Baba Musa
HEALTH INFORMATION NEEDS AND SOURCES OF INFORMATION AS DETERMINANTS OF INFORMATION SEEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF FARMERS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA, Kayode Joseph Olusegun
Lecturers’ Perception and Participation on E-learning Platform in Michael Otedola College of Primary Education During COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown, Adesanya Olusegun Oyeleye and Famuiwa Folasade O
E-learning participation among Senior Secondary Students during COVID19 Pandemic Lockdown in Epe Local Government area of Lagos State, Adesanya Olusegun Oyeleye and Oshodi Odunola O Dr
Examining the Influence of Awareness Tools on Library Electronic Resources: A Case Study of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Babarotimi Oluwaseun and Babarotimi Opeyemi Oluwaseun BO
Perceptions and Challenges in Accessing Library Electronic Resources: A Case Study of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Babarotimi Oluwaseun and Babarotimi Opeyemi Oluwaseun BO
Assessment of Electronic Service Delivery in Post Covid-19 Era: A survey of academic libraries in Rivers State, Nigeria, Anthonia Eghieso Omehia
Use of Library Resources and Services by Postgraduate Students in a Specialized University in Nigeria, Saturday U. Omeluzor, Ph.D. and Titilola Kikelomo Aluko-Arowolo
Circulation Policies and Practices in Academic Libraries: A Study of Lagos Business School Library, Odomero Omohwovo, Ezinwanyi Madukoma Ph.d, and Ifedapo Ojutawo
Evolution of Networking and Resource Sharing among Academic Libraries in Nigeria, Adenike Damilola Omoike Mrs and Daniel Olusegun Ikegune Mr
ICT Needs and Skills Requirements for Reference Services in the Post-covid Era., Temitope Daniel ONAKOYA, Tolulope Mary ADEGOKE, Comfort Oluwapelumi AWOLUSI, Boluwatife Abigeal AMULETIKO, Akintola John AKINYOOLA, Ibukun Sarah AKINOLA, Marvellous Rejoice OLANINHUN, and Idowu Soliudeen SANNI
SELF-EFFICACY AND RESEARCH OUTPUT AMONG LIBRARIANS IN POLYTECHNIC LIBRARIES IN SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA, Osaheni Oni CLN and Esharenana E. Adomi
Analysis of Serials Citations in Graduate-Students’ Thesis as a Practical Instrument for Effective Serials Management in Academic Libraries, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
Citation Analysis of serials in Postgraduate Theses and Dissertations of Library and Information Science of Public Universities in Southeast, Nigeria, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO
Information Misuse in an Era of New Media Technologies: Perceived Roles of Libraries and Librarians, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO and Amaka Raymonda Obiamalu Dr
Citation Analysis of Library and Information Science Masters Theses: A Tool for Collection Development in University Libraries, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO and Cecilia Chimezie Offor Mrs
Utilization of Contemporary Technologies for Service Delivery in Special Libraries in Enugu State, Nigeria : A Survey, EMMANUEL CHIDIADI ONWUBIKO and Cecilia Chimezie Offor
Human Resource Development Practices in Academic Libraries in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, Cajetan Okechukwu Onyeneke and Doris Chiemeka Obasi
AWARENESS AND USE OF BIG DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS BY LECTURERS IN UNIVERSITIES IN RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA, Vincent Opara, Blessing Esuru Ahiauzu, and Roseline Omolola Oladipupo
CURBING PLAGIARISM: STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY LIBRARIANS IN UNIVERSITIES IN THE AGE OF ICT IN NIGERIA, Vincent Chima Opara and Anthonia Chimamanda Eneh
Adoption and use of plagiarism software by postgraduate students in universities in South-west, Nigeria, Olusegun Adebayo Opesanwo and Hannah Okon Anwana
Prison libraries, intellectual freedom and social justice in Nigeria, Olusegun Adebayo Opesanwo and Oluyomi Abidemi Awofeso PhD
INFORMATION NEEDS AND SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF COMMERCIAL BUS DRIVERS IN OBIO/AKPO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, RIVERS STATE, Augustine Chineme Opurum
Disaster Risk Reduction Management Practices: The Case of a Private Academic Library in Northern Philippines, Rico Bautista Orenia and David A. Cabonero
Participation of academic libraries and provision of COVID-19 information services during the pandemic in Nigeria, Flora Orewa
Bio-Bibliometric Analysis of Research Output of Prof. K.R.Venugopal, Shivaraja O
A Review of Literature on Use of Public Libraries in Preparation for Competitive Examinations in Karnataka, Shivaraja O and Padmamma S
Reread Strategy for the inclusion of children with mild intellectual disorder in qualitative education in Nigeria, Monisola Adebanke OSOBA, Kolawole Akinjide ARAMIDE PhD, and Adeola Esther OLUTOKI
Finding a Nexus between Qualitative Education and the Intellectually Challenged Children in Nigeria: The School Libraries as Rescue Agents, Monisola Adebanke OSOBA, Kolawole Akinjide ARAMIDE, and Adesola Faustina OYESIKU
Donations with strings attached: Experience of Academic Libraries in South-West Nigeria, Olutoyin Olukemi Oso Mrs
A Descriptive Analysis of AI Guides in Academic Libraries, Nestor Osorio
Makerspaces in Schools: What Knowledge, Perceptions, and Attitudes do Teacher Librarians in Osun State Possess?, Olukunle Akinbola OSUNRINADE
DEVELOPMENT OF CREATIVE SPACES IN LIBRARIES: A CASE STUDY OF ABIA STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY, UTURU., Godwin Otu
ICT SKILLS AS CORRELATE OF JOB PERFORMANCE AMONG LIBRARIANS IN RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITIES, Godwin Otu
INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORIES AND LIBRARY SERVICES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES, Godwin Otu
Usage of Emerging Technologies in Academic Libraries for Effective Service Delivery in Public University institution in Rivers State, Nigeria, Comfort N. Owate and Paulina C. Iroeze
AWARENESS AND APPLICATION OF BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY AMONG LIBRARIANS FOR EFFECTIVE SERVICE DELIVERY IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA, Lucky Owraigbo Mr and Jude Chidike Onah Mr
Law Libraries and Sustainability of Judicial Precedent in Nigerian Legal System, Emmanuel Owushi Dr
Library security management as a predictor for combating book theft and vandalism among undergraduates in university libraries in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria., Oluwabukunmi Serah OYELOLA, Temitope Daniel ONAKOYA, and Tunde Idris YUSUF
IMPACT OF JOB STRESS ON JOB PERFORMANCE OF LIBRARIANS IN SELECTED PUBLIC UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA, Kayode Gboyega OYENIRAN PhD
Awareness of Online Library Services and Frequency of Utilization of Online Resources during Covid- 19 Pandemic among Education Students, Raffy D. Palma, Mary Rose V. Navarro, and Myla P. Bernat
Guardians of the Past: Safeguarding a Nation's Heritage through Manuscripts and Rare Collections, Parbati Pandey Ms and Madhusudhan Margam Prof.
Core Competencies of Library and Information Professionals among Universities Libraries, Shruti Pandey and H.N. Prasad
Roles of Public Libraries in Socio-Economic Developments in Rural Area in the Digital Age with Special Reference to Government District Library- Ahwa, Namitaben G. Patel Ph.D. Scholar and Indira N. Dodiya Dr.
Where Do Community College Students Go for their Reference Management Needs: Findings from a Survey Study, Ajatshatru Pathak and Sarah Johnson
Enhancing Innovations, Research, and Development in Indian Higher Education Institutes, Sunita R. Patil Dr. and Suresh K. Ukarande Dr.
Strategic Growth Plan for Developing Indian Engineering Educational Institutes in the era of Emerging Areas of Science and Technology, Sunita R. Patil Dr. and Suresh K. Ukarande Dr.
Development of information repository(IR) in academic institutions - a study., Sewali Patowari and P. K. Barooah
Trends in Application of Web 2.0 tools and Social Networking Sites in Libraries of Higher Education Institutes, Lalitha Poluru, Prabha Vaghora, Pradeep P, and Surya Naveen Kantubhuktha
Information Needs, Sources and Information Seeking Behaviour of Poultry Farmers in Namakkal: A Survey, Pushpam P and Pushpam P
Postgraduate Students Perception and Utilization of Serial Materials in South-East, University Libraries, Nigeria, Aworo Promise and Helen Kikiri
Factors hindering knowledge sharing practices among librarians: a study of UTAUT, Ganiyu Oluwaseyi Quadri and Adebayo Muritala Adegbore Dr
Presenting the development scenarios of press start-ups in Iran: experts point of view, Hamidreza Radfar
Knowledge Acquisition for Academic Activities by the Lecturers of Institutes of Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Ibrahim Ismail RAFINDADI, Dr Amina Ibrahim INKANI, Professor Munir Abdullahi KAMBA, Dalhatu Usman MAIRIGA, Abdulqawiyyu MUSTAPHA, and Umar Ali HARUNA
The Role of LIS Professional in Open Educational Resources and its impact in Bangladesh, Dr. Md. Azizur Rahman, Sumitra Mitra Biswas, and Dr. Subrata Biswas
Digital Paradigm in Medical Libraries of Bangladesh with Special Reference to icddr,b Library: Key Observations and Future Directions, Dr. Md. Shafiur Rahman and M Al Mamun
Websites of Library and Information Network in India: A Webometric Analysis, Ziaur Rahman Dr and Goutam Dinda
Internet Usage During and Post COVID-19 Pandemic: A Study on the Students of Information Science and Library Management in the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh., Zihadur Rahman, Md. Armanul Haque, and Dil Afroz Bente Aziz
Library Website as an Indicator of Academic Excellence: A Web Analysis of the Leading IITs in India, Abhishek Rai, Manendra Kumar Singh, and Anudha Lepcha
The awareness of copyright laws at the University of Venda library: Student’s perspectives., Maropene Ramabina and Zawedde Nsibirwa PhD
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Skills of Professional Staff Working in University Libraries in Rayalaseema, Andhra Pradesh: A Study, Dr. SADU RANGANADHAM
University and College Profiles available on Indian Research Information Network System (IRINS): A Comparative Study, Prabhat Ranjan and Bhupendra Kumar Singh
Exploring Competitive Collection Usage and Satisfaction Among Students at Yogi Vemana University: A Study, Prasada Rao and Panduranga Swamy
PAPER, PAPERMAKING & THE HISTORY OF LIBRARIES, Patrick F. Roughen Jr
Impact of E-resources in Promoting Reading Habits: A Study among the Central Library Users of University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh, Dr. Partha Biplob Roy, Susmita Tarofder Misty, Zihadur Rahman, and Dil Afroz Bente Aziz
Trends and Challenges in the Utilization of Web-Based Information Repositories for the Academicians of University Libraries in Tamil Nadu, Vasanth R, Catherin Beula C, and Balasubramanian P
Information needs and use of E-resources by the Govt.nursing students in the Digital Environment of Bhubaneswar,Odisha: An analysis, payel saha and Pushpanjali Jena
Community Information Needs and Services Through Public Libraries in the Rice Bowl of Bengal's : Problems and Proposals, KOUSIK SAMANTA and Subhas Chandra Majhi
Conservation and Preservation of Manuscripts in the Nazrul Academy Town Library: A Study and Proposal for their Modernization, Kousik Samanta and Subhas Chandra Majhi
Identifying the Relationship between Students Computer Hardware Skills in the Use of Electronic Information Resources in University Libraries in South-West, Nigeria, Atanda S. Sambo, Pearl. C Akanwa. Precious, and Saheed Adesina Olawepo
Role of Libraries in Higher Education: A review of Literature, Tania Sarkar and Swapna Banerjee
Information Seeking Behavior of Mass Media Students of S.P.N. Doshi Women’s College, Vaibhavi B. Satardekar Ms and Chhaya G. Sayam Ms
