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 2022
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.
PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH EFFECTIVE PROVISION OF INFORMATION ON AGRICULTURAL INSURANCE TO RURAL FARMERS FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION., Abaobi David Agbo Dr; Victor N. Nwachukwu Prof; and Ishmael, Umunnakwe Agbo Mr
Sources of Library Information Needs for Climate Change Adaptation among Rural Farmers in South Eastern Nigeria, Abaobi David Agbo PhD, Christian Sunday Ugwuanyi PhD, and Onyinye Regina Ekere Mrs
Extent of Provision of Library information for Climate Change Adaptation among Rural Farmers in Nigeria, Abaobi David Agbo PhD, Christian Sunday Ugwuanyi PhD, Onyinye Regina Ekere Mrs, and Nkechi Idoko PhD
INVESTIGATION OF THE USERS’ ACCESS TO HEALTH INFORMATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT DURING THE COVID 19 ERA IN PROFESSOR KENNETH DIKE E-CENTRAL LIBRARY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE, Eliezer C. Agim and maureen azolo
The Effect of Library Orientation Programme on the Use of Library Resources by New Students in the University of Education, Winneba. (UEW), Joseph Owuraku Agyeiku, Joseph Owuraku Agyeiku Mr, Joseph Owuraku Agyeiku, and Joseph owuraku Agyeiku. Mr
Information Users’ Preference on the Use of Print and Electronic Resources in the University of Education, Winneba,(UEW) Ghana: A Survey, Joseph Owuraku Agyeiku and Regina Odei Ms
AVAILABILITY, ACCESSIBILITY AND UTILIZATION OF ELECTRONIC INFORMATION RESOURCES AND SERVICES BY STAFF OF NIGERIAN DEFENCE ACADEMY, KADUNA, Abdulwasiu Ahmad Ismail and Tukur Abduljabbar
KNOWLEDGE SHARING PRACTICES WITHIN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIAN DEFENSE ACADEMY (NDA) LIBRARY, Abdulwasiu Ahmad Ismail, Tukur Abduljabbar, Aondover Sixtus Andoors, Aliyu Mohammed Mahmud, and Safiya Garba Mohammed
PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT AND JOB SATISFACTION OF SUPPORT STAFF IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES, Sajjad Ahmad Mr., Naveed Anwar Mr, and Muhammad Tariq Dr.
Comparative Study for Assessment of Koha and SLIMS Features in Public Sector College Libraries of Sindh, Aijaz Akhter Ahmedani, Khurram Shahzad, Rashid Siddique, and Sara Khan
Factors Affecting the Development of Open Digital Repositories in Pakistan: A Chief Librarian's Perspective, Bashir Ahmed, Rubina Bhatti Prof. Dr., and Shakeel Ahmad Khan Dr.
Never Give Up! From LAMP To Koha: A Case Of University Of Engineering & Technology, Taxila Library, Bashir Ahmed, Rubina Bhatti Prof. Dr., and Shakeel Ahmad Khan Dr.
USE OF ACADEMIC LIBRARY IN DIGITAL REVOLUTION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA, Yakub Olayinka AHMED, Idirs SULAIMAN, and Okah Mary ONOJAH
Assessment of Students' Attitudes towards Entrepreneurship Development Initiatives in Kwara State University, Malete (Case Study of Faculty of Communication and Information Science), Yakub Olayinka Ahmed and Abdulakeem Sodeeq SULYMAN
Mapping of Highly Cited Articles Published in The Journal of Academic Librarianship, Zia Ahmed, Ikram Ul Haq, Mumtaz Hussain Satti, and Fayaz Ul Haq
NATIONAL SECURITY IN NIGERIA: THE ROLE OF AN OPEN AND DISTANCE ACADEMIC LIBRARY., Ugonna Vivian Ailakhu, Nkata U. Kalu, and Collins Odili
Elitism, Escapism and Existentialism: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the Reading Habits of Indian Young Adults, Nimisha Ajaikumar and Vipin Roldant
Cataloguing and Classification Practices for Quality Services Delivery by Library Professionals in Institutions in Kwara State, Nigeria, Florence O. Ajani Ph.D, Basirat O. Amzat, Bukola O. James, and Abdulakeem Sodeeq Sulyman
Information Needs Assessment and the Usefulness of Library Electronic Resources as Sources of Critical Information, Patrick Ajibade PhD and Ndakasharwa Muchaonyerwa PhD
SOCIAL MEDIA: ACCESS TO REFERENCE SERVICES BY STUDENTS IN A UNIVERSITY LIBRARY IN SOUTH-EAST, NIGERIA, Nancy Chinenyenwa Akagha Mrs, Samuel Kelechukwu Ibenne Dr, Ifeyinwa Blessing Okoye Dr, and Ogechi Iheanacho-Kelechi Mrs
Creating Digital Archive using Dspace: A Case Study of National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC), Pakistan, faheem Akbar
Toward a Theoretical Model for Scientific Information Seeking, Mirza Muhammad Akbar
Attitude as Predictor of Academic Achievement of Students in Introduction to Library Studies in Federal Colleges of Education in Southern Nigeria, Johnson Ayodeji Akerele, Akin Awoyemi, and Samuel Oke Ogunniyi PhD
Electronic Health (e-health) Literacy among Undergraduate University Students, Kalsoom Akhtar, Shazia Yusuf Dr, Samar Fahd Dr, and Imran Ajmal
MARKETING OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES IN TWO MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA, Helen Olubunmi Akinade and Adeyemi Adewale Akinola
A MATHEMATICAL MODEL FOR THE ADOPTION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOL LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA, Helen Olubunmi Jaiyeola Akinade, Jeremiah Ademola Balogun, and Peter Adebayo Idowu
Computer Ergonomics and Computer-related Illnesses: The Experience of Library Personnel, Olaide Akinbo and Damilare Andrew Omideyi
Lecturers’ Awareness, Perception and Utilization of Institutional Repositories in Two Universities in Nigeria, Lawrence AKINGBADE
Physical Work Environment and Job Satisfaction of Library Personnel in Academic Libraries in Ogun state, Nigeria, Omolara Olufunmilayo Akinlade, Fredrick O. Ajegbomogun, and Nancy Okorie Ph.D
MENTORING TECHNIQUE: A REFLECTIVE WARNINGS ON DYSFUNCTIONAL MENTORING ON DEVELOPING LEADERS IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE PROFESSION, Samson Akinola
A Synopsis of Institutional Repositories in Nigerian University System: Advantages and Challenges, Samson Adesina Akinola, Dolapo P. Olagoke, and Opeyemi F. Opawale
Use of Social Media and its Perceived Implications on the Social Life of Students: A Case Study of the Students of Joseph Ayo Babalola University Ikeji – Arakeji, Nigeria, Samson Akinola and Francis Opeyemi Opawale
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SKILLS AND DIGITAL PRESERVATION PRACTICES BY LIBRARY PERSONNEL IN SOME SELECTED UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTH-WEST, NIGERIA, Azeez Adekunle Akintonde and Olalekan Abiola Awujoola
FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION (4IR) TECHNOLOGIES AS CATALYST FOR PARTNERSHIP AND COLLABORATION AMONG LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA: A REVIEW, Amugen Sarah Akpobasah Mrs, Gloria Ngozi Mordi Mrs (CLN), Ochigbihi Prince Owoicho Mr, and Ademola Ferdinand Omosekejimi Mr (CLN)
Impact of Organizational Climate on Job Performance in Nigerian University Libraries: Perceptions of Academic Librarians, Chinwendu C. Akpom Dr, Emmanuel Chukwudi Ihekwoaba Dr, and Harriet Uche Igbo Dr
INFLUENCE OF ELECTRONIC REFERENCE ON USERS’ SATISFACTION IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES, Anulika Akpunonu
A STUDY ON THE USE OF ACADEMIC SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES (ASNSs) BY PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIANS IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA, Nse E. Akwang PhD, CLN
Influence of Mentoring, Job Rotation and Library Tour on Service Delivery in Academic Libraries in Imo State., Amarachi Glory Alala, Stella Chikezie Aguwa, and Miriam I. Onyegbula
User-Centered Problem-Based Learning at Learning Commons: In Search of a Unique Learning Pedagogy in Academia, Mohammed Khalid Alam and Youji Kohda
The Use of Personal Digital Archiving For Effective Learning During Pandemic Covid-19, Naufal Ahmad Rijalul Alam
Unlocking the Rusty Padlock: The Role of the Scientific Tradition of Pesantren Karanggedang on the Literacy Development in the Surrounding Village Community, Amri Mahbub Alfathon, Achmad Riyadi Alberto, and Aldila Putri Hakmi
Research on Library and Information Science Services by Pakistani Authors from 2011 to 2020, Khalid Al Fouzan, Ikram Ul Haq, Amir Latif, and Muhammad Azhar Ishaq
Community Library Services Delivery and Adult Library Education for the Aged in Rural Communities in Nigeria, Adizetu A. Ali Dr, Emmanuel Chukwudi Ihekwoaba PhD, and Chioma C. Onoh
Academic Libraries during the COVID-19 in the Higher Education Institutions: A Case of Supporting Role to an Online Academic Activities, Basharat Ali, Nazia Malik, and Rustum Ali
MEASURING INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS OF MBBS STUDENTS, Imran Ali, Rashid Siddique, and Khurram Shahzad
Job Satisfaction among Library Professionals of Central University Libraries in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh: A Comparative Study, Kasam Ali and Nishat Fatima Prof.
IMPACT OF PUBLICITY ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF LIBRARY SERVICES IN IFELODUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KWARA STATE NIGERIA, MULIKAT ALIYU
LIBRARY USAGE STATISTICS (2018-2020): A PREREQUISITE FOR EVALUATING INFORMATION SERVICE DELIVERY IN NYONG ESSIEN LIBRARY, UNIVERSITY OF UYO, NIGERIA, Daniel Aniekan Aloysius and Eno Richard Torosco
ACADEMIC INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES IN NIGERIAN FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES, Chidi Amaechi Ph.D and Joseph Oluchukwu Wogu Ph.D
PRESERVATION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS: A CASE OF A PUBLIC LIBRARY WITHIN THE ACCRA METROPOLITAN AREA OF GHANA, Deborah Nyamewaah Amankwah Mrs., Albert Paa Kojo Ebi Bilson Mr., and Gloria Atisoe Ms.
30-year bibliometric analysis of digital library studies, Muhammad Muhajir Aminy
DIGITAL REPOSITORY FOR PUBLIC ARCHIVES: THE PUBLIC RECORDS AND ARCHIVES ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF GHANA IN FOCUS, Angela Berkoh Angela Berkoh, Harry Akussah Akussah, and Noah Darko-Adjei
AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION OF ICT RESOURCES INMANAGEMENT OF STUDENTS WITH SPEICAL NEEDS IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN ENUGU STATE, Calista Chinyere Aniekwe, Uzoamaka Ogwo Ph.D, and Chinedu J. Ayolugbe
UTILIZATION OF LIBRARY RESOURCES FOR ACADEMIC ACTIVENESS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN NIGERIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS, Mercy Ifunanya Ani PhD, David Onyeamaechi Ekeh PhD, Chuks Marcel Ezemoyih PhD, Catherine Mbana Okpara, Ogochukwu Faith Igu, Chidiebere Cordelia Ojemuyide, Ifeoma Roseline Iketaku PhD, and Pauline O. Nebo PhD
Information Literacy Skills of LIS Students in Pakistan: A study of University of Sargodha and University of the Punajab, Lahore, Bilal Anjum, Muhammad Asif Ali, and Shahzeb Mugheri Ph.D Scholar
DIGITAL RESEARCH PROFICIENCY IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SKILLS EMPLOYED BY SECRETARIAL STAFF AND BUSINESS TEACHERS IN DAY-TO-DAY ADMINISTRATION AND TRAINING IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS, Honesta Chidiebere Anorue, Ogenyi Ochehe, and Maureen Anayo Madu
Influence of Offline and Online Access Skills on Motivation to Access Institutional Repositories, Indah Wijaya Antasari
Challenges of The Industrial Revolution Era 1.0 to 5.0 : University Digital Library In Indoensia, Merlin Apriliyanti and Ilham M
Internet Usage for Research and Learning Among University Students in Nigeria, Oberiri Destiny Apuke and Elif Asude Tunca
Pivotal role of Information Communication Technology in Record and Archive Management, Marcus Aragabye, Oluwaseyi Awe, Mideenuhy Isiaq, Aisha Folarin, Abdullah Badmus, Shukurot Akorede, Adebukola Akinwale, and Doocivir Annune
Justification of Manual Classification of Information Resource in ICT Age in Nigeria, Marcus Oladotun Aragabye
ICT Literacy of Vocational High School Teachers of Construction and Property Engineering Expertise Program, Anas Arfandi, Panennungi T., Onesimus Sampebua’, Hamidah Suryani, and Nahriana -
Where did librarianship go in the teaching curricula of iSchools?, Muhammad Arif Dr., Miguel Baptista Nunes Prof., and Saima Kanwal Dr.
Utilisation of Library information resources by Undergraduates of Public University in Ogun State, Rahman Olorunleke Arowolo, B.A. Ajiboye, and Samuel Kolawole Adio
ASSESSING INFORMATION-SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS USING WILSON’S MODEL OF INFORMATION BEHAVIOUR IN FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (SPECIAL), OYO, Taiwo Mujidat Arowosaye and Olubunmi D. Bakare Dr.
AWARENESS AND RELEVANCE OF INFOPRENEURSHIP AMONG LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCES (LIS) PRINCE ABUBAKAR AUDU UNIVERSITY, ANYIGBA, KOGI STATE NIGERIA, Olutayo Arowosola, Musa Kashim, Lamidi Blessimg Oyizea, Ochai Joseph, and Adam Hussena
Awareness, Accessibility and Use of Electronic Information Resources by Students of Public Polytechnics in Lagos State, Nigeria, Omonike Atinuke AROWOSOLA Mrs, Azeez Adebamgbola ADEOYE, Lauretta Nnebuogor OJEI Mrs., and Mutiat Yewande SALVADOR Miss.
The tracking of paper usage data versus citation counts for Library Philosophy and Practice, Rumiye Arslan, Keziban Orbay, and Metin Orbay
Business Information Needs of Culinary Entrepreneurs in Wonopringgo Village, Pekalongan, Central Java, Azra Arumaisha and Taufik Asmiyanto
SOCIAL INCLUSION LIBRARY PROMOTION STRATEGY THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, Andi Asari, Djoko Saryono, Nora Lina Mohd Hussain, and Robby Asyari
Designing a model to measure information intelligence based on the Indices and measures, Asefeh Asemi, Vahid Aghakishizadeh, Ahmad Shabani, Adeleh Asemi, and Andrea Ko
Electronic Information Resources Use, Quality Reference Service Delivery And Academic Performance Of Final Year Students In Colleges Of Education In Lagos State, Nigeria, Bolanle Badirat Ashiru, Adegbore Muritala, Olalekan Abiola Awujoola, and Oyinola Oluwaseun Bayowa
Online Information Searching Techniques: An Investigation from Library Science Professionals, MUHAMMAD ASIF and Shakeel Ahmad Khan
Adopting Green Practices: Challenges for University Libraries of Pakistan, Muhammad Asim and Pervaiz Ahmad Prof. Dr.
Adoption of Green Practices in University Libraries of Pakistan: A Qualitative Study, Muhammad Asim and Pervaiz Ahmad Prof. Dr.
Community Libraries in the Capital of Pakistan: current status, issues, and perspectives, Muhammad Asim, Dr. Amjid Khan, and Sheikh Muhammad Arshad
LIBRARY RESOURCES ACCESSIBILITY AND ICT ADEPTNESS: CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OTUOKE LIBRARY., Luqman Ayanlola Atanda and Cecilia Oyebola Olafimihan
ISSN Registration Services in Indonesia: Problems and Solutions, Dwi Ridho Aulianto
