A comparison between the websites of the Iranian and foreign centers for oral history

To evaluate search elements of the websites of centers for oral history in Iran and abroad. Research Method/Approach: 7 domestic centers and 10 active centers around the world were surveyed. The data collecting tool was a checklist. Data for overseas centers was collected by emailing them and in some cases by phone discussion. Data for Iranian centers was gathered by phone only. Findings and The majority of the centers in Iran lack a search function on their website. Access to the material is possible only at the center. Conversely، the majority of the overseas centers have search elements in their websites. Search element in the websites should not be ignored by those in charge، as the search capability is a basic but important element in such websites.