Journal Contents: International Journal of Library and Information Services (IJLIS)

Volume 12 (2023)
Issue 1
Article 24
The Creation and Adoption of Technology-Centred Makerpaces in South African Academic Libraries (pages 1-17)
Tlou Maggie Masenya (Durban University of Technology, South Africa)
Article 59
Altmetric Mapping of Highly-Cited Articles on Plagiarism in India (pages 1-15)
Ranjan Borah (University of Delhi, India), Margam Madhusudhan (University of Delhi, India)
Volume 11 (2022)
Issue 1
Article 1
Article 7
Preferences and Motivations of Nigerian Undergraduates in Sharing COVID-19 Information on Social Media (pages 1-21)
Oluyemi Folorunso Ayanbode (Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Abeokuta, Nigeria), Wole Michael Olatokun (University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria)
Volume 10 (2021)
Issue 1
Special Issue on Transforming Libraries in China Through Innovative User-Centered Services – Part 2: The Innovative Service Practice of Chinese Libraries in the 21st Century
Guest Editorial Preface
Lian Ruan (Chinese American Librarians Association, USA & Illinois Fire Service Institute, USA), Xingye Du (National Science Library, Beijing, China & Management School of Jilin University, China)
Article 1
Open Data Services in the Library: Case Study of the Shanghai Library (pages 1-17)
Qi Zhang (Shanghai Library, China), Chunjing Zhang (Shanghai Library, China), Zheyu Zhang (Shanghai Library, China)
Article 2
The Design and Practice of Library Maker Service in Shenyang Normal University (pages 18-31)
Yu Wang (Library of Shenyang Normal University, China), Shuli Fan (Library of Shenyang Normal University, China), Ziling Cheng (Library of Shenyang Normal University, China)
Article 4
Tongwei County Library: Practices of Social Cooperation in Grassroots Libraries in Western China (pages 48-60)
Weiping Wang (Tongwei County Library, China), Zhipeng Wei (Library of Gansu Province, China)
Article 6
Library Service Innovation Based on New Information Technology: Taking the Interactive Experience Space “Tsinghua Impression” as an Example (pages 71-81)
Congming Liu (Tsinghua University Library, China), Tianfang Dou (Tsinghua University Library, China), Hong Zhou (Tsinghua University Library, China), Bei Zhang (Tsinghua University Library, China), Chengyu Zhang (Tsinghua University Library, China)
Issue 2
Article 1
University Library Services and Student Academic Performance (pages 1-17)
Booysen Sabeho Tubulingane (Namibia University of Science and Technology, Windhoek, Namibia)
Article 2
A Knowledge Approach for the Library Sciences (pages 18-27)
Theodore J. Randles (Eastern Kentucky University, USA), Sarah Richardson (Eastern Kentucky University, USA), Allison Li Miller (Georgia College, USA)
Article 3
The Copyright Risk of MOOC and the Countermeasures of University Libraries (pages 28-45)
Libin Zhang (Nankai University Library, Tianjin, China), Guo Wang (School of Law, Tianjin University of Commerce, Tianjin, China), Yihang Li (Shenzhen Graduate School, Harbin Institute of Technology, Beijing, China), Qun Hao (Fudan University Library, Shanghai, China), Huiming Chai (Tianjin Music College Library, Tianjin, China), Jiamin Wu (School of Law, Nankai University, Tianjin, China)
Article 4
Extending TAM to Understand Library User Acceptance of E-Books in Tanzania (pages 46-63)
Daniel Ntabagi Koloseni (The Institute of Finance Management, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania), Herman Mandari (The Institute of Finance Management, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania), Vincent T. Msonge (The Institute of Finance Management, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania)
Article 5
A Mediated Approach to the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE): Implications for Academic Libraries in the 21st Century (pages 1-10)
Robert Akinade Awoyemi (Adeyemi Federal College of Education, Adeyemi, Nigeria), Richard Oluwadolapo Awoyemi (Adeyemi Federal College of Education, Adeyemi, Nigeria)
Article 6
COVID-19 Information Seeking and Utilization Among Women in Warri Metropolis, Delta State, Nigeria (pages 1-16)
Esharenana E. Adomi (Federal University of Petroleum Resources Library, Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria), Gloria O. Oyovwe-Tinuoye (Federal University of Petroleum Resources Library, Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria)
Article 7
Sustainable Information Development Practices and Societal Transformation in Kenya (pages 1-19)
Elisha Ondieki Makori (University of Nairobi, Kenya)
Article 8
An Assessment of the Use of Electronic Databases by Academic Staff, Bowen University, Nigeria (pages 1-15)
Adekunle P. Adesola (Bowen University, Nigeria), Oladipupo Ibukun Ojemola (Bowen University, Nigeria)
Article 9
Predictors of Undergraduate Satisfaction With the Usage of University of Ilorin Web Portal (pages 1-17)
Ismail Olatunji Adeyemi (Pinheiro LP, Nigeria), Abdulwahab Olanrewaju Issa (University of Ilorin, Nigeria)
Article 10
Proposing a Library Consortium Model for National Development in Zimbabwe (pages 1-17)
Collence Takaingenhamo Chisita (University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa)
Article 11
Researchers' Perceptions of Research Data Management Activities at an Academic Library in a Developing Country (pages 1-17)
Johnson Mulongo Masinde (Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China), Jing Chen (Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China), Daniel Wambiri Muthee (Kenyatta University, Kahawa Sukari, Kenya)
Article 12
Circulation Regulations and Their Effect on User Return of Books: The Case of University of Zambia Library (pages 1-9)
Boniface Banda (University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia), Pailet Chewe (University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia)
Article 13
Determinants of Web Search Effectiveness From the Perspective of Library and Information Science Students (pages 1-15)
Adeyinka Tella (University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria), Saheed Oyeniran (University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria), Ebenezer Sanya Ibironke (University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria)
Article 14
Effect of Security Challenges on Library Resources in the Federal University of Lafia Library, Nasarawa State (pages 1-10)
Kingsley Emmanuel Enyi (Federal University of Lafia, Nigeria), Jacob Fagga Tsegba (Federal University of Agriculture, Nigeria)
Article 14
Occupational Stress and Psychological Health of Employees of University Libraries in Osun State, Nigeria (pages 1-17)
Pauline Oghenekaro Adeniran (Redeemer's University, Nigeria), Stephen Olakunle Alabi (Redeemer's University, Nigeria)
Article 15
Makerspaces: The Next Generation Library Tool for Capacity Building in Developing Countries (pages 1-9)
Omorodion Okuonghae (Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa, Nigeria), Christopher Nkiko (Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Nigeria)
Volume 9 (2020)
Issue 1
Special Issue on Transforming Libraries in China Through Innovative User-Centered Services (PART 1): The Innovative Service Practice of Chinese Libraries in the 21st Century
Guest Editorial Preface
Lian Ruan (Executive Director of Chinese American Librarians Association, Director/Head Librarian of Illinois Fire Service Institute, Illinois Fire Service Institute, Champaign, USA), Xingye Du (Managing Director of Library and Information Service, National Science Library, Beijing, China)
Article 1
Survey of Reading Promotion of Public Libraries in China (pages 1-9)
Junling Zhao (Hebei University, Tianjin, China), Wenxian Ge (Hebei University, Baoding, China)
Article 2
Information Equity and Cultural Sharing: The Service for Migrant Workers in Hangzhou Public Library (pages 10-24)
Shuqing Chu (Zhejiang Library, Hangzhou, China), Shumin Tu (Hangzhou Public Library, Hangzhou, China), Nuo Wang (Hangzhou Public Library, Hangzhou, China), Weiran Zhang (Hangzhou Public Library, Hangzhou, China)
Article 3
Two Case Studies of Topic-Related Multidimensional Reading Services in China (pages 25-35)
Huiyan Tang (Nanjing Agricultural University Library, Nanjing, China), Yitao Hu (Nanjing Agricultural University Library, Nanjing, China), Suoling Zhu (College of Humanities and Social Development at Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China), Weiwei Li (Institute of Higher Education at Tongji University, Shanghai, China), Qingkui Xi (Nanjing Agricultural University Library, Nanjing, China), Yuxian Liu (Institute of Higher Education at Tongji University, Shanghai, China & School of History and Archives at Yunnan University, Kunming, China)
Article 4
Reading Promoters' Training: New Service of Public Library - A Case Study of Pudong Library of China (pages 36-51)
Lihua Wang (Shanghai University, Shanghai, China), Fei Yang (Pudong Library, Shanghai, China)
Article 5
Research on the Uniqueness and Characteristic Development of University Library Cultural Services: Practices at Wuhan University Library (pages 52-65)
Xincai Wang (School of Information Management at Wuhan University, Wuhan, China), Xin Xie (School of Information Management at Wuhan University, Wuhan, China)
Article 6
Innovative Practice and Development Thinking of Space Re-design in the Liaoning Provincial Library (pages 66-76)
Xiaowen Wang (Liaoning Provincial Cultural Performing Arts Group (Liaoning Provincial Public Cultural Service Center), Shenyang, China), Tianni Wang (Liaoning Provincial Cultural Performing Arts Group (Liaoning Provincial Public Cultural Service Center), Shenyang, China)
Issue 2
Article 1
The Collection and Service Optimization of China's Academic Library ILL Based on Bipartite Matching: A Case Study of Soochow University (pages 1-16)
Yue Ma (School of Information Management, Central China Normal University, Wuhan, China), Jingxian Han (Soochow University Library, Suzhou, China), Zhuozhuo Li (Department of Archive and E-Government, School of Social Science, Soochow University, Suzhou, China)
Article 2
Research on the Utilization and Evaluation of Library Resource Discovery Systems in China (pages 17-50)
Linlin Song (Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China), Haitao Li (Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China), Shihui Li (Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China)
Article 3
Intellectual Property Rights Protection in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects (pages 51-57)
Afolayan Oluyinka Titilope (University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria)
Volume 8 (2019)
Issue 1
Special Issue on Information Literacy and the Role of Libraries
Guest Editorial Preface
Nkosinathi Dlamini (University of Swaziland, Kwaluseni, Swaziland), Sipiwe Tevera (University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa), Satyabati Devi (University of Swaziland, Kwaluseni, Swaziland)
Article 1
Digital Content Consumption Trends in the Website of Singapore's National Information Literacy Programme (pages 1-23)
Sara Pek (National Library Board, Singapore), Damien Wang (National Library Board, Singapore)
Article 3
Article 4
Role of Library Professional Association in Enhancing Information Literacy Programme (pages 41-48)
Keisham Sangeeta Devi (Manipur University, Imphal, India)
Article 5
Information Literacy: A Challenge and Need for the Rural Communities in Manipur, India (pages 49-60)
Lairenlakpam Shanta Meitei (National Institute of Technology Nagaland, Dimapur, India)
Issue 2
Article 1
Measuring Customer Satisfaction in Bowen University Library, Nigeria (pages 1-21)
Grace Omolara O. Olla (Bowen University, Iwo, Nigeria), Paul Adesola Adekunle (Bowen University, Iwo, Nigeria), Roseline Mitana Oshiname (Bowen University, Iwo, Nigeria), Ayoola Oluwaseun Ajayi (University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria)
Article 2
Development and Practice of Research Support Services in Peking University Library (pages 22-39)
Yong Tang (Peking University Library, Beijing Shi, China), Chunhong Zhang (Peking University Library, Beijing Shi, China)
Article 3
The Use of Electronic Library Resources in Nigerian Universities: A Review of the Literature (pages 40-50)
Shaibu Adona Sadiku (Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria), Abdulwahab Olarenwaju Issa (University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria), Mohammed Kpakiko Mohammed (Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria)
Article 4
A Unique Development Road of Urban Public Libraries of China: Practice and Exploration of Pudong Library (pages 51-71)
Wei Zhang (Pudong New Area Education Bureau, Shanghai, China), Wanfen Zou (Pudong Library of Shanghai, Shanghai, China), Xiangen Qiu (Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance, Shanghai, China)
Article 5
The Impact of Technology Platform Change on the Information Seeking Behavior of Academicians in Amhara (pages 1-10)
Chalachew Muluken Liyew (Bahir Dar University Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia), Sertse Abebe Ayalew (Bahir Dar University Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia), Yibeltal Tafere Bayih (Bahir Dar University Institute of Technology, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia)
Volume 7 (2018)
Issue 1
Special Issue on Digital Archives and Innovative Services
Guest Editorial Preface
Sangeeta Namdev Dhamdhere (Modern College of Arts, Science, and Commerce, Pune, India)
Article 1
Web-Scale Discovery Service in Academic Library Environment: A Birds Eye View (pages 1-14)
Mahendra Kumar Sahu (Gandhi Group of Institutions, Gunupur, India)
Article 2
Adoption of Open Source Software in Libraries in Developing Countries (pages 15-29)
Josiline Phiri Chigwada (Chinhoyi University of Technology, Zimbabwe)
Article 3
Connection, Collaboration, and Community: Creative Commons (pages 30-43)
Madhuri Tikam (H. R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai, India)
Article 4
Development and Management of Digital Libraries in the Regime of IPR Paradigm (pages 44-57)
Ranjan Karmakar (Chakdaha College (Affiliated to University of Kalyani), Chakdaha, India)
Issue 2
Article 1
Cost Issues in Digitalization and Preservation: A Case Study of a Small-Scale Music Library (pages 1-13)
Ada Chi Wai Chung (Faculty of Education, University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong)
Article 2
Doctoral Theses in Environmental Science: An Obsolescence Study (pages 14-33)
Koteppa Banateppanavar (Karnataka Folklore University, Gotagodi, India), B.S. Biradar (Department of LIS, Kuvempu University, Shimoga, India)
Article 3
Article 4
Information Literacy Skills Among the Undergraduate Students at the University of Livingstonia, Malawi (pages 43-56)
Donald Flywel (Malanga, University of Livingstonia, Malawi), Boemo N. Jorosi (University of Botswana, Botswana)
Volume 6 (2017)
Issue 1
Article 1
An Approach to Trie Based Keyword Search for Search Engines (pages 1-16)
Pranav Murali (Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Technology (VESIT), Maharashtra, India)
Article 2
A Survey of Users' Satisfaction in the University Library by Using a Pareto Analysis and the Automatic Classification Methods (pages 17-36)
Jaouad Oukrich (Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni Mellal, Morocco), Belaid Bouikhalene (Faculty of Science and Technology, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, Beni Mellal, Morocco)
Article 3
Digital Literacy Skills Among Librarians in University Libraries In the 21st Century in Edo And Delta States, Nigeria (pages 37-52)
Ogochukwu Thaddaeus Emiri (Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria)
Article 4
Web-Based Bibliographic Services Offered by Top World and Indian University Libraries: A Comparative Study (pages 53-72)
Sangeeta Namdev Dhamdhere (Modern College of Arts, Science, and Commerce, Pune, India), Egbert De Smet (Antwerpen University, Antwerp, Belgium), Ramdas Lihitkar (Government Institute of Science, Nagpur, India)
Issue 2
Article 1
Modeling a Software for Library and Information Centers (pages 1-10)
Adeyinka Habdulhakeem Oshilalu (Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, Nigeria), Emiri T. Ogochukwu (Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria)
Article 2
Ethical Issues in Library and Information Science Profession in Nigeria: An Appraisal (pages 11-22)
Afolayan Oluyinka Titilope (University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria)
Article 3
Social Media and Library Services (pages 23-36)
Nowsheeba Ashraf Asmi (University of Delhi, New Delhi, India)
Article 4
Value Co-Creation in Archival Resources: Exploring the Feature of National Archives of Bangladesh (NAB)'s Open Access Project (pages 37-56)
Md. Mukhlesur Rahman (Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST), Nomi, Japan), Toufiq Ahmed (Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST), Nomi, Japan), Kunio Shirahada (Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST), Nomi, Japan)