Investigating the Impact of Personality and Situational Characteristics on the Knowledge Sharing Attitude Case Study: Public Library Librarians in Khorasan Razavi

The present study aimed to investigate the effect of personality traits (self-efficacy and self-esteem) and situational characteristics (cognitive assessment: threat to challenge) on the knowledge sharing at librarians in public libraries of Khorasan Razavi. The present research is a descriptive study carried out using a questionnaire. Cronbach's alpha was used for four questionnaires and the reliability of the research tool was confirmed. The statistical population of this study was 310 librarians of public libraries covered by libraries. According to Cochran formula, a questionnaire was distributed among 172 librarians and finally 141 questionnaires were answered. The findings of the research show that librarians with higher self-efficacy and high self-esteem have a more positive attitude toward knowledge management and collaboration in the organization. Also, librarians who challenge challenges in situations have a more positive attitude toward knowledge management and collaboration in the organization. On the other hand, librarians who are threatened in situations with evaluations have a less positive attitude toward knowledge management and collaboration in the organization. The results of the research confirmed the effect of two categories of personality traits including self-esteem and self-efficacy as well as situational features including cognitive threat assessment and challenge situations in dealing with the attitude of librarians towards knowledge management and show that these factors can predict librarian's attitude Knowledge management and collaborative knowledge sharing. This research examines the relationship between personality traits and knowledge management.