Data Governance Maturity Modelin University Libraries of Mazanda

The present study deals with the maturity model in Mazandaran university libraries at maturity levels. The purpose of this study was to determine the maturity level of university libraries in Mazandaran province in order to enhance the maturity levels and express the status quo and propose a maturity model compatible with the requirements of academic libraries.

The present study is of applied type. Using the qualitative approach of digital library texts and maturity model, quantitative analysis was used to determine the maturity level of university libraries in Mazandaran province. The study population consisted of 10 experts and 210 experts and librarians who completed and returned questionnaires by e-mail and in person. The data were analyzed by SPSS software and confirmatory factor analysis. Structural equation modeling was performed using Smart PLS software.

According to the findings and review of codes and ranking of research indicators, the code of hardware and software systems is in the first place, which indicates the importance of hardware and software systems and the necessary conditions in the maturity of academic libraries. Information systems, users and data quality, collection and organization, management, Internet and network, organization and employees are the next most important priorities, respectively.

In fact, the maturity level of university libraries in Mazandaran province is at level 2 and they a re relatively far from reaching the ideal level (level 5)