Evaluation of Rasa software in the National Library of the Islamic Republic of Iran

This study aimed to determine attitudes of users of Rasa software in the National Library of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The research method was analytical survey and data collection has been done through using questionnaire. Research population consists of patrons who use Rasa software at the National Library and Archives of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Data and descriptive statistics are presented in frequency tables. Inferential statistics and hypothesis tests for independent and paired t test، Pearson correlation coefficient was used. The results showed that majority of patrons using Rasa software were women. The results also showed that the users with degree of master were more than other levels of achievement. The viewpoint of users regarding display feature of Rasa showed that majority of them were satisfied with the display elements and they were familiar with it. A significant percentage of users (40%) have not evaluate the most elements of search and retrieve، and interaction & support features and it indicates lack of use or lack of familiarity with the software features. the results reveal that the view points of the users regarding the facilities and features of Rasa were different. It is necessary the Rasa designers revise it based on the user’s needs and o teach the search، retrieve and support and interaction features to users and inform them of the facilities of Rasa