National Library and Archives of Iran Readiness to Transform to a Learning Organization

To explore the extent to which National Library and Archives of Iran (NLAI) is ready to become a learning organization.
The survey method is employed using a self-designed questionnaire based on Wick and Leon five elements. The population consists of all staff holding a BS degree and having at least 10 years work experience.
NLAI readiness to become a learning organization evaluated significantly high regarding vision based leadership. Irrational expectations for work's outcome got mean rank of 3.62 and existence of a written and clear plan for attaining organization's goals and mission got 3.32. Staff tendency toward improving and updating their knowledge was the highest with 3.63 mean rank and information flow without paperwork and bureaucratic restrictions was the lowest. Innovation and creativity has been evaluated to be low and organization administration in an average level.
NLAI is in a middle range of readiness to become a learning organization. There needs to be more consideration toward innovation, creativity and administration in NLAI. However, other components have not been also fully accomplished.