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 2023
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
Pioneering a Prototype VPN-Based Cloud Strategy For Streamlined Library Management, Balachandran .. S and Dominic .. J
Adoption of QR Code Technology forEasyAccess to Library and Management Information Services: A Comprehensive Analysis, Dr. Surendra SEthy and Manish.dadhich Dadhich
Media and Disaster Mitigation Literacy, yuanita setyastuti, Lalita Hanief, and Aulia Shafira Putri
Perceptions and Experiences of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use in Libraries: A Study of Library Users in Pakistan, Maqsood A. Shaheen and Amna Khurshid
Library Research Support and Services: A Case Study of Panjab University Library, Ritu Sharma, Khushi Rawat, Ankush Jasyal, and Dr. Rupak Chakravarty
A Survey on Wikipedia Awareness and Use by Academic Librarians of Abuja Municipal Nigeria., ABDULLAHI BALA BALA SHEHU
Measuring Awareness Impacts of open-source digital Repository: A Framework and case study of DSpace and EPrints at the Fiji National University, Udya Chandra Shukla
E-resources Collection Development in Select Central University Libraries in Delhi, Suboohi (Surbhi) Siddiqui Dr
ChatGPT as metamorphosis designer for the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI): a conceptual investigation, Amarjit Kumar Singh (Library Assistant) and Dr. Pankaj Mathur (Deputy Librarian)
Exploring Gender Disparities in the Utilization of Electronic Information Sources among Indian Doctoral Students: A Thematic Analysis, Jaswinder Pal Singh Mr. and Baljinder Kaur Dr.
Re-structuring for Relevance in Digital Era: A Paradigm Shift of Public Library Services in Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), Manendra Kumar Singh and Bhabnanda Das
Bibliometric study of DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology, Roopendra Singh, Abhishek Yadav, Babita Yadav, and Neeraj Kumar Verma
ONLINE REFERENCE INFORMATION SERVICE DELIVERY AND LIBRARY USERS' SATISFACTION IN A CHANGING WORLD: THE NIGERIAN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, OGBOMOSO IN PERSPECTIVE, Oluwayinka Esther Solanke and Adebola Aderemi Olatoye
Implementation of Health Communication in TB Management in Indonesia, Olih Solihin, Djuara P. Lubis, Pudji Muljono, and Siti Amanah
Oriental Research Institute & Manuscripts Library, Kerala: A Case Study, SARITA SOMARAJAN and S Mohammed Esmail Dr
Case study of Usage and User satisfaction of Electronic Resources among the Academic Staff Members: special reference to subscribed electronic resources, Thayananthy Sritharan
Trends in Project Management in Libraries: A Review, Jessie Stoner
Use of Social Media for Information Sharing in the Management of People Living with HIV in Nigeria, Farida Sani Stores faridasanistores@gmail.com, Farida Sani Stores DR, Farida Sani Stores DR, and Farida Sani Stores Dr
The Changing Perceptions of Public Libraries, Aleisha A. Stout
Evolution of research on prison library: A bibliometric study, Andreu Sulé and Jordi Ardanuy
OVERCOMING THE HURDLES: EXPLORING OBSTACLES FACED BY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS IN IMPLEMENTING ICT INTEGRATION FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING, Rodrigo Jr Sumuob
Information Seeking Behaviour Among Distance Education Learners in Relation to Gender, Location and Education, Dr. Mahesh G. T
INFORMATION NEEDS AND SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF HEALTH WORKERS IN RURAL AREAS IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA, YILASE Jerome Terhemba and Obande Bonnie Obeka
INFORMATION NEEDS AND INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF HEALTH WORKERS ON THE TREATMENT OF DIABETIC MELLITUS PATIENTS IN RURAL AREAS IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA, YILASE Jerome Terhemba, Obande Bonnie Obeka, and HUSSAINI Mustapha Yusuf
Perceived Effects of Theft and Mutilation on the Utilization of information Resources in Francis Idachaba Library, Joseph Sarwuwn Tarka university, Makurdi Nigeria, Richard Iorver TONDO CLN, MNLA; Iorfa TSAFA CLN, TRCN; and Aondowase Augustine MCHIHI CLN, MNLA
The Impact of industrial action on academic libraries in Nigerian universities: an overview, Helen Famaren Tor-Akwer CLN, Gabriel Iortyom Ajav CLN, and Dominic Aondohemba Ihongo CLN
Benefits of Mentoring Practices for Professional Development of Librarians in Federal University Libraries in North Central Nigeria, Helen Famaren Tor-Akwer and Dominic Aondohemba Ihongo
Developing reading habits among secondary students in Benue State, Helen Famaren Tor-Akwer and Dominic Aondohemba Ihongo
Librarians’ perception of insecurity on secondary school education in Benue State, Nigeria., Helen Famaren Tor-Akwer and Dominic Aondohemba Ihongo
The role of Librarians in Curbing Monkey Pox in Nigeria, Helen Famaren Tor-Akwer CLN, Dominic Aondohemba Ihongo CLN, and Gabriel Iortyom Ajav CLN
Role of Library Automation System (ICT) in Library's Routine Operations, Atmika Tripathi
Teaching Strategies For Information Processing And Retrieval Using The Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy, Saravanan T
Technological Readiness as Predictor of Artificial Intelligence Technology Adoption among Librarians in Nigeria, Sunday Tunmibi and Nosakhare Okuonghae
Indices of Research Visibility of Library and Information Science Professionals in Imo State., Adaora Udo-Anyanwu, Kelechi Ibegbulem Ph.D, and Patience Asuzu Ph.D
THE ROLE OF SCHOOL LIBRARIES IN CURBING THE DECAY IN READING HABITS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NIGERIA, Inemesit Udom Udoh Mr. and Nse Emmanuel Akwang PhD, CLN
UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADAUTES’ AWARENESS AND UTILIZATION OF ELECTRONIC DATABASES IN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA, INEMESIT UDOM UDOH; Nse Emmanuel Akwang PhD, CLN; and Chukwuemeka Chukwueke CLN
DEMYSTIFYING THE PANORAMA OF ELECTORAL VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA: EXPLORING EDUCATION AND E-LIBRARY RESOURCES AS ANTIDOTES, Grace Ogechukwu Ugwonna, PhD; Chizoba Jovita Akudike; Josephine Ngozi Morah; and Anthony Chikadibia Ugwonna
Promoting Political Participation among In-School Adolescents Using Library Resources in Enugu State, Nigeria, Grace Ogechukwu Ugwonna, PhD; Patricia Nwamaka Aroh, PhD; Chizoba Jovita Akudike; and Chioma Christiana Omeke
Impact of Citizenship Psychology towards Use of ICT in Library Management in the Niger Delta Area of Nigeria, BERNADETTE C. N. UKAEGBU
EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF LIBRARY EDUCATION IN ADDRESSING LIBRARY ANXIETY AMONG FIRST YEAR STUDENTS OF COAL CITY UNIVERSITY, ENUGU, NIGERIA., Perpetua Ukwueze, Heman Uchechukwu Osuagwu, and Steven Chukwudi Ani
EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIGITAL LITERACY AND ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES USE AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT OF GOMBE STATE UNIVERSITY, Musa Yila Umar Dr, and Tabawa Yusuf Dangwaran Miss
ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF ACCESS TO LIBRARY RESOURCES AND SERVICES ON THE LEARNING OUTCOMES OF DISTANCE LEARNERS IN NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, Musa Yila Umar Dr., Babarotimi Opeyemi Oluwaseun Mr., and Snimbalya Simeon Bukar Mrs.
Records Management Practices in Government Ministries in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, Udoh Isaac Unwana, Angela Okeoghene Bello, and Osaze Patrick Ijiekhuamhen
Marketing Techniques and Skills Required by Librarians for the Promotion of Library Services and Resources Utilization in Academic Libraries in Nigeria: The 21st Century Perspective, Enite Anita Urhefe-Okotie
Assistive Technologies in Mumbai’s Resource Centres: A Comprehensive Survey, Sai Ganesh Utekar and Anjali Sandesh Kale Dr.
POST COVID-19 INFORMATIVE ROLES OF LIBRARIANS TO LIBRARY PATRONS IN NIGERIA, Diseiye Oyighan UWHEJEVWE Mrs and Helen Ewere OKOH CLN
Research Support Services: An Analysis of top Science and Technology Institutions, Vijay Kumar Verma and Charu .
Electronic Information Resources Management Tactics in Modern Libraries: Bring Back Library Users or Follow Them Remotely: A Critical Review, Ibrahim WADA Ph.D. (CLN,); Mercy Enefu Okwoli Ph.D. (CLN); and Patricia Ngozi Ofodu Ph.D. (CLN)
Analysing Information Seeking Behavior of College Students in Changing Environment, Paramjeet Kaur Walia and Deepti Khatri
Staff Training Indices for Effective Library Services in Donald E.U. Ekong Library, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria., Nkiruka Blessing Wali and Jeremiah Emeka Ugwulebo
An Investigation of Information Needs and Information Seeking Behaviour of Nursing and Clinical Students in an Academic Healthcare Institution., Catherine Wanyingi, Peter Gatiti, and Arnold Mwanzu
A Prototype Design of Bibliographic Database for Doctoral Theses Using WINISIS : a practical approach, Vijay Ganesh Wardikar Viju
Information Literacy Skills among Female Students of Secondary Schools in Bangladesh, Wares-Ul-Matin, Md. Jahangir Alam, Bilkis Begum, and Md. Sakib Biswas
EFFECT OF LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE ON THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF LIBRARY SERVICES, Japheth Abdulazeez Yaya Dr
SOCIAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES AS DETERMINANTS TO INFORMATION SHARING AMONG LIS STUDENTS IN KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY, MALETE, AbdulKadir Olalekan Yusuf and Kabir Alabi Sulaiman
EXPLORING KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AMONG HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES; A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW, Jemilat Yusuf, Abubakar Yusuf Ph.D, and Julius Kayode Apotiade Ph.D
AWARENESS AND ADOPTION OF MOBILE TECHNOLOGY-BASED LIBRARY SERVICES IN FEDERAL POLYTECHNICS IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA, Tunde Idris Yusuf and Omotayo Jimoh JIMOH
Preserving Indigenous Irrigation Wisdom, Augustine Zimik and Rabindra Kumar Mahapatra
Submissions from 2022
Pattern and Magnitude of Utilization of Information Resource Facilities and Services at Health Sciences Library in the Midst of COVID – 19 Pandemic, Saima Aamir, Nosheen Mahmood, Zahida Anjum, Noura Bin Hewaishel, and Ikram Ul Haq
KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES IN LIBRARIES: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW, Mercy ABAH, Nasir Koranteng Asiedu, and DeGraft Johnson Dei
Application of Online Platforms for Research Visibility by Professional Librarians in Nigeria Universities., Tukur Abba Dr and Ifeanyi Anene
DISASTER CONTROL PRACTICES BY LIBRARIANS FOR ENHANCED PRESERVATION OF INFORMATION RESOURCES IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA, Suleiman Abdullahi, Kabir Ibrahim Mr, and Mustapha Haruna Dr
Disaster Preparedness Plan and Response Strategy as a Panacea for Effective Information Resources Preservation in University Libraries in North East, Nigeria., Suleiman Abdullahi, V N. Nwachuku Prof., and Aliyu Isyaku Ahmad
Adoption of Demand Driven Acquisition among Malaysian Academic Libraries: The Mediating Effect of Readiness, Noorhidawati Abdullah and Aliyu Olugbenga Yusuf
THE CULTURE OF READING: THE BENEFITS, THE ROLE OF LIBRARIES, AND THE CHALLENGES IN THE 21ST CENTURY, USMAN ABDULSALAM
WIDOWS AND THEIR INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR IN SOUTH -WESTERN NIGERIA, OLUREMI ADENIKE ABIOLU DR
INFORMATION OVERLOAD AND RESEARCH PRODUCTIVITY OF LIBRARIANS AT UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN LIBRARY, GIDEON ABOWHA
User Satisfaction on Library Resources and Services: A Case Study of Pontifical Institute of Theology and Philosophy Alwaye (PIA) Library at Mangalapuzha Campus, Prakash Abraham and Neetha Devan Sabu
A Proposed e-Readiness Assessment Model for University Libraries in Nigeria, Muhammad Kabir Abubakar
Identifying an Analytical Framework to Assess the Determinants of ICT Adoption in Libraries and its Implications for Teaching and Learning during Insecurity, Muhammad Kabir Abubakar
The Role of Academic Libraries in Restoring Quality Teaching and Learning in Education for Sustainable Development in Nigeria, muhammad Kabir Abubakar
Breaking the Barriers: A Phenomenological Study of Women’s Non-Governmental Organisations’ Adoption of Social Media, Muhammad Kabir Abubakar and Patricia Neo Mooko
Work Place Evaluation and Change Demand in State University Libraries, Odisha: A Future Perspective Based on Users Opinion’s, Shubhasmita Acharya Mrs
Availability and Influence of Electronic Resources Usage on Job Satisfaction among Publishing Staff in South-west Nigeria., Babafemi Richard Adebayo
Availability and Influence of Electronic Resources Usage on Job Satisfaction among Publishing Staff in South-west Nigeria., Babafemi Richard Adebayo
Influence of Information Literacy and Information use on competence of Community Health Practitioners in Ibadan, Nigeria, Iseoluwa Adedokun Mr
An Assessment of Information Literacy Competence of Doctoral Students in Universities in Ogun State, Adesola Adekunle and Ezinwanyi Madukoma
Research Self-Efficacy and Research Productivity of Doctoral Students in Universities in Ogun State, Adesola Paul Adekunle and Ezinwanyi Madukoma
Use of Information and Communication Technologies and Perceived Job Performance of University Libraries’ Personnel in Oyo State, Nigeria, Fisayo Adesola Adekunle Mr, Daniel Olusegun Ikegune Mr, and Bright Ajayi Mr
Information Literacy as Correlates of Engineering Undergraduates’ Use of Electronic Resources in Three Universities in Osun State, Nigeria., Rashidat Taiwo ADELEKE University Library, and Popoola Akanni Awogbami Prof.
Awareness And Usage Of E-Resources Among Undergraduate In Fountain University, Osun State, Nigeria, Fausat Kehinde Adenariwo
Availability and Accessibility of Electronic Information Resources in Academic Libraries as Predictors of Academic Performance of Students, Fausat Kehinde Adenariwo and Abdulakeem Sodeeq SULYMAN
Ethical Behaviour and the Use of Social Media by Undergraduates, University of Ibadan., Tolulope Elizabeth Adenekan Phd and Ayomide Joy Lala
Influence of Social Media use on the perceived academic performance of Federal College of Forestry Students, Ibadan Oyo state., Tolulope E. Adenekan and Theresa F. Odusanya
An Evaluative Study of Library use by Military Personnel: A Case Study of 2 Mechanized Division, Adekunle Fajuyi Cantonment Ibadan, Nigeria, Itunu Mary Adepegba and Iseoluwa Adedokun
Information Sources, Trust and World War: Libraries' Role in Preventing Wars, Adebowale Jeremy Adetayo, Abayomi Ebenezer Adesoye, and Oluwaseun Odunayo Babalola
Leveraging Digital Infopreneurship for Financial Well-Being of Academic Librarians: The Nigerian Perspective, Adebowale Jeremy Adetayo, Aishatu Ibrahim Suleiman, and Musbau Olajire Ayodele
Assessing Undergraduates Social competence on Social Media in Nigeria, 'Niran Adetoro Prof and Benedict Ifeanyi Okike
CHALLENGES OF COPYRIGHT PROTECTION IN THE DIGITAL AGE: THE NIGERIAN PERSPECTIVE, Albert Olu. Adetunji and Nosakhare Okuonghae Mr.
CONTENT BASED RETRIEVAL OF LECTURE VIDEO REPOSITORY: LITERATURE REVIEW, Arun Adrakatti and K R Mulla Dr.
RESEARCH COMPETENCE OF POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS IN LIBRARY SCHOOLS IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA., Oluwaseyi Esther Afolabi, Opeyem Ebenezer Afolabi, and Marcus Oladotun Aragbaye
INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS, TEACHERS’ SELF-EFFICACY AND USE OF INFORMATION RESOURCES BY SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IJEBU ODE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OGUN STATE., Opeyemi Ebenezer Afolabi, Oluwaseyi Esther Afolabi, and Marcus Oladotun Aragbaye
The National Library of Pakistan: A Survey of Users’ Satisfaction, Muhammad Afzal and Pervaiz Ahmad Prof. Dr.
Use of Cyber Library: A comparative study of undergraduate and postgraduate students, Kritika Agarwal and Babita Jaiswal
PERCEIVED INFLUENCE OF BIBLIOTHERAPY ON THE REHABILITATION OF DRUG ADDICTS IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIAN TEACHING HOSPITALS: AN INVESTIGATIVE STUDY, Priscilla Abike Agbetuyi, Bolanle Oluwafunke Adeleye, and Joseph Kehinde Omolade
ASSESSMENT OF COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES FOR USER SATISFACTION IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN ENUGU STATE, Abaobi David Agbo Dr, Nkechi Idoko Dr, and Elizabeth Titilope Babarinde Dr.
