@article{ author = {}, title = {}, abstract ={}, Keywords = {}, volume = {16}, Number = {3}, pages = {1-4}, publisher = {Iran Public Libraries Foundation}, url = {http://publij.ir/article-1-193-en.html}, eprint = {http://publij.ir/article-1-193-en.pdf}, journal = {Research on Information Science and Public Libraries}, issn = {2645-5730}, eissn = {2645-6117}, year = {2010} } @article{ author = {Ghafari-Ghadir, Jalal and Shaghaghi, Mehdi}, title = {Public Libraries and Analysis of Their Social Functions as a Communication-Media Foundation}, abstract ={Purpose: The purpose of present research is to analyze theories proposed for social functions of communication media including public libraries. Also, it aims to explain and generalize a theory best coordinated with public libraries. In current analysis, public libraries have been explained regarding their position and functions as communication media. Methodology: Using meta-analysis method, it is intended to explore theories proposed in scope of communication media so as to reach a desired theory and employ it to media institutions such as public libraries. Furthermore, citation method was used in the analysis to provide essential evidence. Findings: According to the obtained findings and due to local/native conditions of public libraries in Iran as well as the existence of modern theories of international information flow, none of the theories including mass society theory, functional theory of media, theory of technological determinism, Marxism and its subsets, and socio-cultural theory can be adapted to public libraries in Iran; only the convergence theory as a unifying-liberating pattern in international information flow can be proposed as a communication-media institution for social function of public libraries. In addition, elements of this theory have been explained in detail in context of public libraries. Originality/Value: As theoretical dimensions of issues in field of libraries especially public libraries have been neglected to a high extent in national and international level, the current paper with its new approach towards public libraries aims to find an appropriate pattern for social function of public libraries through analysis of theories of communication media.  }, Keywords = {Public libraries, Mass media, Social functions, Convergence theory, Information dissemination, Meta-analysis.}, volume = {16}, Number = {3}, pages = {5-38}, publisher = {Iran Public Libraries Foundation}, url = {http://publij.ir/article-1-92-en.html}, eprint = {http://publij.ir/article-1-92-en.pdf}, journal = {Research on Information Science and Public Libraries}, issn = {2645-5730}, eissn = {2645-6117}, year = {2010} } @article{ author = {Ansari, Manouchehr and RoshandelArbatani, Taher and Alipour, Tayebeh}, title = {Role of Librarians’ Emotional Intelligence in Applying Conflict Management Strategies}, abstract ={Purpose: Studying the role of librarians’ emotional intelligence in applying conflict management strategies is the aim of this research. Methodology: Concerning its goal, the present research is among applied studies and regarding data collection, it follows descriptive method and is of correlation type. The essential data were collected by questionnaire. EQ test of Bradberry and Greaves was used, and in order to study the status of the styles of conflict management strategies the questionnaire proposed by Putnam and Wilson was utilized. The population under study included all male and female librarians employed in public libraries of Tehran, and 100 individuals out of them were considered as sample group by random cluster sampling. For statistical analysis, in addition to descriptive statistics indices and tables and abundance graphs, some other tests were utilized including test of significance of Pierson’s correlation coefficient, independent t-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and multiple regression analysis. Findings: Based upon the results obtained, applying the solution-oriented strategy in staff with high EQ is significantly more than those with low EQ (p<0.001); however, no significant difference was observed for non-intervention and control strategies. Originality/Value: Results of this research can provide an effective education background for librarians of public libraries and also be useful in selection of more suitable individuals for librarianship.  }, Keywords = {Emotional intelligence, Conflict management, Librarian, Public library.}, volume = {16}, Number = {3}, pages = {39-57}, publisher = {Iran Public Libraries Foundation}, url = {http://publij.ir/article-1-93-en.html}, eprint = {http://publij.ir/article-1-93-en.pdf}, journal = {Research on Information Science and Public Libraries}, issn = {2645-5730}, eissn = {2645-6117}, year = {2010} } @article{ author = {Hasanzadeh, Mohammad and Ghauri, Zeinab}, title = {Viewpoints of LIS Society Concerning Change in Content, Teaching, and Title of the Discipline}, abstract ={Purpose: Herein, we seek to study the viewpoints of librarianship and information science society regarding change in title, content, and teaching of this discipline and it is aimed to study those fundamental dimensions of changes in different fields of this discipline encompass from viewpoint of LIS experts, staff, and students. Also, what are the change priorities from their point of view and is there consensus in LIS society regarding these changes? Methodology: This is an applied study and we have made use of survey study due to nature of the subject, as well as goals of the study and questions. Viewpoints of 275 members of professional society (faculty members, students, and librarians) were collected and analyzed. A researcher-made questionnaire was used for data collection. Also, statistical tests including Friedman test, Kruskal-Wallis test, and ANOVA were applied to test the research questions. Findings: Results of Friedman test indicated that change priority from viewpoint of LIS society in order of significance is change in title, content, and teaching. Furthermore, Kruskal-Wallis and ANOVA tests showed that the three mentioned groups of LIS society have consensus for change in content and teaching; however, no such consensus exists regarding change in the title. Originality/Value: So far, debates related to changes in different scopes of librarianship and information science has been made either as personal opinions and discussions or as those reflecting the viewpoints of merely a part of LIS society. In the present research, through survey of viewpoints expressed by three groups of members of LIS professional society, their desired priorities regarding change in title, content, and teaching of the major were studied.  }, Keywords = {Librarianship and information science, Poll, Course content, Course outline, Title of Discipline }, volume = {16}, Number = {3}, pages = {59-85}, publisher = {Iran Public Libraries Foundation}, url = {http://publij.ir/article-1-94-en.html}, eprint = {http://publij.ir/article-1-94-en.pdf}, journal = {Research on Information Science and Public Libraries}, issn = {2645-5730}, eissn = {2645-6117}, year = {2010} } @article{ author = {Abdulmajid, Amir-Hossein and Saberi, Maryam and Afshar, Mi}, title = {Co-authorship for Papers presented in Iranian LIS Specialized Conferences during 2004-2007}, abstract ={Purpose: The aim of present research is to determine the level of co-authorship among authors participating in Iranian LIS specialized conferences during 2004-2007. Methodology: Scientometry is used in this study and it is descriptive. The population under study consisted of papers presented in Iranian LIS specialized conferences during 2004-2007. Data collection was initially carried out manually using two forms for input data which were designed by the researchers. Afterwards, the collected data was inserted into a database in Excel software. Then, considering the questions, data were counted, ranked, and sorted for required analyses. Findings: Results of present study showed that, regarding 269 papers presented in Iranian LIS specialized conferences, 469 authors have participated and the average number of authors in each paper is 1.74. Concerning their gender, 55.65% were male while 44.35% were female. Analysis of the obtained results concerning the most active institutes and university centers indicated that Isfahan University of medical sciences has had the highest participation in Iranian LIS specialized conferences, with 38 papers. Also, with 32 co-authored papers, this university has assigned the highest number of co-authored papers among other Iranian institutes and university centers. Regarding co-authorship, the results indicated that 57.25% of the papers in these specialized conferences had a single author. It seems that authors’ tendency to co-authored papers has increased in recent years. Also, collaboration coefficient for authors of papers presented in Iranian LIS specialized conferences was estimated to be 0.16. In general, co-authorship among LIS experts in Iranian specialized conferences has low level, though evidence indicates an improvement and increase in level of co-authorship for papers in future years. Originality/Value: Value of this paper remains in determination of the pattern for scientific collaboration of researchers and librarians who have participated in Iranian LIS specialized conferences.  }, Keywords = {Scientometry, Scientific co-authorship, Specialized conferences, Librarianship and information science}, volume = {16}, Number = {3}, pages = {87-101}, publisher = {Iran Public Libraries Foundation}, url = {http://publij.ir/article-1-95-en.html}, eprint = {http://publij.ir/article-1-95-en.pdf}, journal = {Research on Information Science and Public Libraries}, issn = {2645-5730}, eissn = {2645-6117}, year = {2010} } @article{ author = {Babalhavaeji, Fahimeh and Pashazadeh, Fatemeh}, title = {Study of Occupational Stress among Iran Public Libraries Foundation’s Librarians and Managers (Case Study: Tehran City)}, abstract ={Purpose: The present research was carried out with the purpose of studying occupational stress among librarians and managers of public libraries under supervision of National Institution of Public Libraries in Tehran in 2010. Methodology: This study is of survey type. The population under study consisted of 103 librarians and managers of public libraries in Tehran which were chosen by simple random sampling. We also used Osipow Occupational Stress Inventory. Findings: Among the population under study, 23 persons (33.22%) were library managers and 79 (70.76%) of them were librarians. Mean occupational stress in this sample was 194.20; considering the scoring table of Osipow scale for occupational stress, total occupational stress was normal. So, occupational stress was not observed in the sample. Also, the highest mean value among dimensions of occupational stress belonged to the role workload, whereas the lowest mean value among these dimensions related to physical environment. Besides, no significant relationship existed between occupational stress and demographic features (age, work experience). In addition, no significant difference was observed among work environment conditions, job experience, reward, and financial income of groups under study concerning occupational stress. Originality/Value: We identified the level of occupational stress among librarians of public libraries in six dimensions including role workload, role incompetency, role dichotomy, range of role, responsibility, and physical environment. As the result, the current research revealed that for the dimension of role workload, which is related to how an individual responds to demands in work environment, paying more attention is necessary for programming with the purpose of minimizing the stress. Additionally, through intervening in these six dimensions, managers can control the level of stress among their employees.  }, Keywords = {Occupational stress, Librarians, Public library, National Institution of Public Libraries}, volume = {16}, Number = {3}, pages = {103-122}, publisher = {Iran Public Libraries Foundation}, url = {http://publij.ir/article-1-97-en.html}, eprint = {http://publij.ir/article-1-97-en.pdf}, journal = {Research on Information Science and Public Libraries}, issn = {2645-5730}, eissn = {2645-6117}, year = {2010} } @article{ author = {Hashemzadeh, Mohammad-Javad and Yeganehfar, Masoumeh}, title = {Analysis of the Users’ Understanding of Icons in Graphical User Interface of Simorgh Software}, abstract ={Purpose: This research is devoted to study the icons in graphical user interface of Simorgh library software and analyze the users’ understanding of and interaction with this software in Birjand University. Methodology: The methodology of this research is of survey type and it is an applied study. To measure the responders’ understanding of icons in different pages of search section in Simorgh software, 32 icons from four pages of search section which were available to the population under study were chosen and put into a questionnaire. Both descriptive and deductive statistics methods were utilized for data analysis. Findings: According to five-level Likert scale, the user’s perspective regarding the three elements of significance level, observing the criteria to be user-friendly, and quality of icons in graphical user interface of Simorgh software were evaluated to be higher than average, higher than average, and medium, respectively. Besides, users’ general understanding of these icons was 38.5% which has a significant difference compared to the desired level of understanding (60%). No significant difference was observed among understanding of the icons by users of different educational level; however, users’ understanding of icons in different pages in search section of this software was not identical. Furthermore, educational field and experience of users in using the graphical interface of Simorgh software influenced the level of understanding of these icons. Originality/Value: Through designing a questionnaire for evaluating the level of understanding of icons in Simorgh library software based upon mentioned elements as well as making use of existing literature and experts’ opinion, the present study has provided the opportunity for those involved in library software development to alleviate the weaknesses and reinforce the strengths; also, they can better get acquainted with existing criteria in this field and their importance to make use of them in their future products.  }, Keywords = {Simorgh library software, Graphical user interface, Icons, User friendly}, volume = {16}, Number = {3}, pages = {123-144}, publisher = {Iran Public Libraries Foundation}, url = {http://publij.ir/article-1-98-en.html}, eprint = {http://publij.ir/article-1-98-en.pdf}, journal = {Research on Information Science and Public Libraries}, issn = {2645-5730}, eissn = {2645-6117}, year = {2010} } @article{ author = {Fadaie, Gholamreza and Nakhoda, Maryam}, title = {Developing Change Management Model for Iranian Academic Libraries: Delphi Study}, abstract ={Purpose: This study seeks to design change management model for Iranian academic libraries. Methodology: Qualitative approach and Delphi method were employed to design change management model for Iranian academic libraries. Delphi technique was used in three rounds and initially 22 experts participated in the test. The change management model yielded for Iranian academic libraries consisted of five main stages as follows: 1) review of current status; 2) analysis of users; 3) programming/planning; 4) implementing the change; 5) maintenance of change achievements. Several activities have to be carried out at each stage. Findings: This model makes the directors of academic libraries and librarians familiar with concepts of change management and encourages them to apply this approach to academic libraries; this strategy leads to improvement in change implementation in academic libraries together with a decrease in costs and redundancies. Future studies may include trial implementation of the proposed model in different academic libraries, providing tools necessary for activities of the model, studying the order and succession of these activities, and determining the time required for performing each activity. Originality/Value: Although change management has been employed in some institutions, it is the first time of designing such a model for academic libraries. Therefore, Iranian academic libraries can make benefit from this model for management and implementation of change.  }, Keywords = {Change, Change management, Change model, Academic libraries of Iran}, volume = {16}, Number = {3}, pages = {145-168}, publisher = {Iran Public Libraries Foundation}, url = {http://publij.ir/article-1-99-en.html}, eprint = {http://publij.ir/article-1-99-en.pdf}, journal = {Research on Information Science and Public Libraries}, issn = {2645-5730}, eissn = {2645-6117}, year = {2010} } @article{ author = {Norouzi, Yaghub}, title = {Investigating the Level of Observing the Evaluation Criteria for User Interface in Farsi Web Pages of Iranian Self-made and Purchased Digital Libraries}, abstract ={Purpose: Concerning digital libraries, interaction between user and system is among major issues for using library software. Therefore, finding appropriate software for this purpose is of high importance. This study aims to evaluate and analyze the criteria related to user interface in Farsi web pages of self-made and purchased digital libraries in Iran. Methodology: This is an applied and evaluative study. It uses a checklist which consisted of 10 major criteria and 114 subsidiary components. Additionally, Delphi technique was employed at different stages of the study in preparation of the checklist. When necessary, interview with software producers was carried out, too. Findings: The results indicated that, out of total scores related to the ten criteria used for the study, self-made digital libraries got a high score in seven criteria including error correction, controlling the user, guidance, help, search, and simplicity. On the other hand, the purchased digital libraries gained better scores only in three criteria including language of user interface, information display, and consistency. Concerning total sum of mean gained scores, no much difference was observed between these two categories. Originality/Value: In addition to preparation of a checklist for evaluation of user interface in digital libraries based upon existing literature and experts’ opinion, this study has offered the opportunity for users of these libraries and similar software to make better decisions when choosing. Also, it facilitates for producers of studied digital libraries and similar software to decrease the weaknesses and reinforce the strengths. Besides, it makes them familiar with criteria and components existing in this field as well as their importance to utilize them in their future products.   }, Keywords = {Digital library, User interface, Evaluation criteria, Human-computer interaction}, volume = {16}, Number = {3}, pages = {169-189}, publisher = {Iran Public Libraries Foundation}, url = {http://publij.ir/article-1-100-en.html}, eprint = {http://publij.ir/article-1-100-en.pdf}, journal = {Research on Information Science and Public Libraries}, issn = {2645-5730}, eissn = {2645-6117}, year = {2010} }