Measuring Emotional Intelligence among University of Tehran Faculty Librarians

The present paper investigates the emotional intelligence quotient among librarians in various faculties of University of Tehran. A descriptive-analytical method was deployed. Sample included all librarians working at various faculties with in University of Tehran. These were comprised of 42 males and 18 females. It was demonstrated that Librarians EIQ and its components (Self awareness, self-motivation, self-regulation, social skills and social awareness) is above average. It was also shown that there is no significant difference between librarians holding a degree in librarianship with those lacking it. But there is significant difference in EIQ among librarians working in different faculties.