فهرست مطالب

نشریه تحقیقات اطلاع رسانی و کتابخانه های عمومی
پیاپی 62 (پاییز 1389)

تاریخ انتشار: 1389/10/11
تعداد عناوین: 9

فارسی
English

انتخاب همه

Public Libraries and Analysisı of Their Social Functions asıı a Communication-Media Foundationı

Jalali, Ghafari-Ghadir, Mehdii, Shaghaghii Page 5

Purpose

The purpose of present research is to analyze theories proposedfor social functions of communication media including public libraries. Also, itaims to explain and generalize a theory best coordinated with public libraries.In current analysis, public libraries have been explained regarding their positionand functions as communication media.

Methodology

Using meta-analysis method, it is intended to exploretheories proposed in scope of communication media so as to reach a desiredtheory and employ it to media institutions such as public libraries.Furthermore, citation method was used in the analysis to provide essentialevidence.

Findings

According to the obtained findings and due to local/nativeconditions of public libraries in Iran as well as the existence of modern theoriesof international information flow, none of the theories including mass societytheory, functional theory of media, theory of technological determinism,Marxism and its subsets, and socio-cultural theory can be adapted to publiclibraries in Iran; only the convergence theory as a unifying-liberating pattern ininternational information flow can be proposed as a communication-mediainstitution for social function of public libraries. In addition, elements of thistheory have been explained in detail in context of public libraries.Originality/Value:ıAs theoretical dimensions of issues in field of librariesespecially public libraries have been neglected to a high extent in national andinternational level, the current paper with its new approach towards publiclibraries aims to find an appropriate pattern for social function of publiclibraries through analysis of theories of communication media.

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Role of Librarian's Emotional Intelligence inı Applying Conflict Management Strategies

Manouchehri, Ansarii, Taheri, Roshandeli, Arbatanii, Tayebehi, Alipour Page 39

Purpose
Studying the role of librarians’ emotional intelligence in applyingconflict management strategies is the aim of this research.
Methodology
Concerning its goal, the present research is among appliedstudies and regarding data collection, it follows descriptive method and is ofcorrelation type. The essential data were collected by questionnaire. EQ test ofBradberry and Greaves was used, and in order to study the status of the stylesof conflict management strategies the questionnaire proposed by Putnam andWilson was utilized. The population under study included all male and femalelibrarians employed in public libraries of Tehran, and 100 individuals out ofthem were considered as sample group by random cluster sampling. Forstatistical analysis, in addition to descriptive statistics indices and tables andabundance graphs, some other tests were utilized including test of significanceof Pierson’s correlation coefficient, independent t-test, one-way analysis ofvariance (ANOVA), and multiple regression analysis.
Findings
Based upon the results obtained, applying the solution-orientedstrategy in staff with high EQ is significantly more than those with low EQ(p<0.001); however, no significant difference was observed for non-interventionand control strategies.Originality/Value: Results of this research can provide an effectiveeducation background for librarians of public libraries and also be useful inselection of more suitable individuals for librarianship.

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Viewpoints of LIS Society Concerning Changeıin Content, Teaching, and Title of the Disciplineı

Mohammadi, Hasanzadeh, Zeinabi, Ghayour Page 59

Purpose
Herein, we seek to study the viewpoints of librarianship andinformation science society regarding change in title, content, and teaching ofthis discipline and it is aimed to study those fundamental dimensions ofchanges in different fields of this discipline encompass from viewpoint of LISexperts, staff, and students. Also, what are the change priorities from their pointof view and is there consensus in LIS society regarding these changes?
Methodology
This is an applied study and we have made use of surveystudy due to nature of the subject, as well as goals of the study and questions.Viewpoints of 275 members of professional society (faculty members, students,and librarians) were collected and analyzed. A researcher-made questionnairewas used for data collection. Also, statistical tests including Friedman test,Kruskal-Wallis test, and ANOVA were applied to test the research questions.
Findings
Results of Friedman test indicated that change priority fromviewpoint of LIS society in order of significance is change in title, content, andteaching. Furthermore, Kruskal-Wallis and ANOVA tests showed that thethree mentioned groups of LIS society have consensus for change in contentand teaching; however, no such consensus exists regarding change in the title.Originality/Value: So far, debates related to changes in different scopes oflibrarianship and information science has been made either as personalopinions and discussions or as those reflecting the viewpoints of merely a partof LIS society. In the present research, through survey of viewpoints expressedby three groups of members of LIS professional society, their desired prioritiesregarding change in title, content, and teaching of the major were studied.

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Co-authorship for Papers presented in Iranianı LIS Specialized Conferences during 2004-2007

Amir-Hosseini, Abdulmajid, Maryami, Saberii, Minai, Afshari Page 87

Purpose
The aim of present research is to determine the level of coauthorshipamong authors participating in Iranian LIS specialized conferencesduring 2004-2007.
Methodology
Scientometry is used in this study and it is descriptive. Thepopulation under study consisted of papers presented in Iranian LIS specializedconferences during 2004-2007. Data collection was initially carried outmanually using two forms for input data which were designed by theresearchers. Afterwards, the collected data was inserted into a database in Excelsoftware. Then, considering the questions, data were counted, ranked, andsorted for required analyses.
Findings
Results of present study showed that, regarding 269 paperspresented in Iranian LIS specialized conferences, 469 authors have participatedand the average number of authors in each paper is 1.74. Concerning theirgender, 55.65% were male while 44.35% were female. Analysis of the obtainedresults concerning the most active institutes and university centers indicatedthat Isfahan University of medical sciences has had the highest participation inIranian LIS specialized conferences, with 38 papers. Also, with 32 co-authoredpapers, this university has assigned the highest number of co-authored papersamong other Iranian institutes and university centers. Regarding co-authorship,the results indicated that 57.25% of the papers in these specialized conferenceshad a single author. It seems that authors’ tendency to co-authored papers hasincreased in recent years. Also, collaboration coefficient for authors of paperspresented in Iranian LIS specialized conferences was estimated to be 0.16. Ingeneral, co-authorship among LIS experts in Iranian specialized conferences haslow level, though evidence indicates an improvement and increase in level ofco-authorship for papers in future years.Originality/Value: Value of this paper remains in determination of thepattern for scientific collaboration of researchers and librarians who haveparticipated in Iranian LIS specialized conferences.

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Study of Occupational Stress among Iran Public Libraries Foundation's Librarians and Managers (Case Study: Tehran City)

Fahimehi, Babalhavaejii, Fatemehi, Pashazadehi Page 103

Purpose
The present research was carried out with the purpose of studyingoccupational stress among librarians and managers of public libraries undersupervision of National Institution of Public Libraries in Tehran in 2010.
Methodology
This study is of survey type. The population under studyconsisted of 103 librarians and managers of public libraries in Tehran whichwere chosen by simple random sampling. We also used Osipow OccupationalStress Inventory.
Findings
Among the population under study, 23 persons (33.22%) werelibrary managers and 79 (70.76%) of them were librarians. Mean occupationalstress in this sample was 194.20; considering the scoring table of Osipow scalefor occupational stress, total occupational stress was normal. So, occupationalstress was not observed in the sample. Also, the highest mean value amongdimensions of occupational stress belonged to the role workload, whereas thelowest mean value among these dimensions related to physical environment.Besides, no significant relationship existed between occupational stress anddemographic features (age, work experience). In addition, no significantdifference was observed among work environment conditions, job experience,reward, and financial income of groups under study concerning occupationalstress.Originality/Value: We identified the level of occupational stress among librarians of public libraries in six dimensions including role workload, role incompetency, role dichotomy, range of role, responsibility, and physical nvironment. As the result, the current research revealed that for the imension of role workload, which is related to how an individual responds to demands in work environment, paying more attention is necessary for programming with the purpose of minimizing the stress. Additionally, through intervening in these six dimensions, managers can control the level of stress among their employees.

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Analysis of the User's Understanding of Icons in Graphical User Interface of Simorgh Software

Mohammad-Javadi, Hashemzadehi, Masoumehi, Yeganehfar (Corresponding Author) Page 123

Purpose
This research is devoted to study the icons in graphical userinterface of Simorgh library software and analyze the users’ understanding ofand interaction with this software in Birjand University.
Methodology
The methodology of this research is of survey type and it isan applied study. To measure the responders’ understanding of icons indifferent pages of search section in Simorgh software, 32 icons from four pagesof search section which were available to the population under study werechosen and put into a questionnaire. Both descriptive and deductive statisticsmethods were utilized for data analysis.
Findings
According to five-level Likert scale, the user’s perspectiveregarding the three elements of significance level, observing the criteria to beuser-friendly, and quality of icons in graphical user interface of Simorghsoftware were evaluated to be higher than average, higher than average, andmedium, respectively. Besides, users’ general understanding of these icons was38.5% which has a significant difference compared to the desired level ofunderstanding (60%). No significant difference was observed amongunderstanding of the icons by users of different educational level; however,users’ understanding of icons in different pages in search section of thissoftware was not identical. Furthermore, educational field and experience ofusers in using the graphical interface of Simorgh software influenced the levelof understanding of these icons.Originality/Value: Through designing a questionnaire for evaluating thelevel of understanding of icons in Simorgh library software based uponmentioned elements as well as making use of existing literature and experts’opinion, the present study has provided the opportunity for those involved inlibrary software development to alleviate the weaknesses and reinforce thestrengths; also, they can better get acquainted with existing criteria in this fieldand their importance to make use of them in their future products.

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Developing Change Management Model forı Iranian Academic Libraries: Delphi Study

Gholamrezai, Fadaiei Page 145

Purpose
This study seeks to design change management model for Iranianacademic libraries.
Methodology
Qualitative approach and Delphi method were employed todesign change management model for Iranian academic libraries. Delphi technique was used in three rounds and initially 22 experts participated in the test. The change management model yielded for Iranian academic libraries consisted of five main stages as follows: 1) review of current status; 2) analysis of users; 3) programming/planning; 4) implementing the change; 5) maintenance of change achievements. Several activities have to be carried out at each stage.
Findings
This model makes the directors of academic libraries and librarians familiar with concepts of change management and encourages them to apply this approach to academic libraries; this strategy leads to improvement in change implementation in academic libraries together with a decrease incosts and redundancies. Future studies may include trial implementation of theproposed model in different academic libraries, providing tools necessary foractivities of the model, studying the order and succession of these activities, anddetermining the time required for performing each activity.Originality/Value: Although change management has been employed insome institutions, it is the first time of designing such a model for academiclibraries. Therefore, Iranian academic libraries can make benefit from thismodel for management and implementation of change.

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Investigating the Level of Observingıtheı EvaluationıCriteria for User Interfaceı ıin Farsi Web Pages of Iranian Self-madeı ıand Purchased Digital Libraries

Yaghubi, Norouzii Page 169

among major issues for using library software. Therefore, finding appropriatesoftware for this purpose is of high importance. This study aims to evaluate andanalyze the criteria related to user interface in Farsi web pages of self-made andpurchased digital libraries in Iran.
Methodology
This is an applied and evaluative study. It uses a checklistwhich consisted of 10 major criteria and 114 subsidiary components.Additionally, Delphi technique was employed at different stages of the study inpreparation of the checklist. When necessary, interview with software producerswas carried out, too.
Findings
The results indicated that, out of total scores related to the tencriteria used for the study, self-made digital libraries got a high score in sevencriteria including error correction, controlling the user, guidance, help, search,and simplicity. On the other hand, the purchased digital libraries gained betterscores only in three criteria including language of user interface, informationdisplay, and consistency. Concerning total sum of mean gained scores, no muchdifference was observed between these two categories.Originality/Value: In addition to preparation of a checklist for evaluationof user interface in digital libraries based upon existing literature and experts’opinion, this study has offered the opportunity for users of these libraries andsimilar software to make better decisions when choosing. Also, it facilitates forproducers of studied digital libraries and similar software to decrease theweaknesses and reinforce the strengths. Besides, it makes them familiar withcriteria and components existing in this field as well as their importance toutilize them in their future products.

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نشریه تحقیقات اطلاع رسانی و کتابخانه های عمومی

Research on Information Scienc & Public Libraries

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تحقیقات اطلاع رسانی و کتابخانه های عمومی

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ISSN: 2645-5730 eISSN: 2645-6117

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نهاد کتابخانه های عمومی کشور

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نشریه تحقیقات اطلاع رسانی و کتابخانه های عمومی پیاپی 62 (پاییز 1389)

نشریه تحقیقات اطلاع رسانی و کتابخانه های عمومی

Research on Information Scienc & Public Libraries

نشریه تحقیقات اطلاع رسانی و کتابخانه های عمومی
پیاپی 62 (پاییز 1389)