Iran Public libraries Foundation Research on Information Science and Public Libraries 2645-5730 15 1 2009 04 21 Assessing the quality of services in public libraries of Qazvin using LibQUAL Assessing the quality of services in public libraries of Qazvin using LibQUAL 7 29 727191 FA Fatemeh Mohammad-Beigi MA in Library and Information Science, Tarbiat Modares University Mohammad Hassanzadeh Assistant Pr., Tarbiat Modares University Journal Article 2025 07 25 Abstract: This study uses LibQUAL questionnaire in order to evaluate the overall service quality in the public libraries of Qazvin. A random sample of 381 users was drawn from the users of the public libraries of Qazvin and the questionnaires were distributed among them. Omitting incomplete questionnaires, a total of 355 questionnaires were analyzed. Results showed that the services provided by the public libraries were above the minimum level that users expected but did not reach a level of high quality. A factor analysis revealed five factors that have the most impact on users’ evaluation of service quality. Two of them were staff’s willingness to offer services, and information resources and their availability. Abstract: This study uses LibQUAL questionnaire in order to evaluate the overall service quality in the public libraries of Qazvin. A random sample of 381 users was drawn from the users of the public libraries of Qazvin and the questionnaires were distributed among them. Omitting incomplete questionnaires, a total of 355 questionnaires were analyzed. Results showed that the services provided by the public libraries were above the minimum level that users expected but did not reach a level of high quality. A factor analysis revealed five factors that have the most impact on users’ evaluation of service quality. Two of them were staff’s willingness to offer services, and information resources and their availability.

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Iran Public libraries Foundation Research on Information Science and Public Libraries 2645-5730 15 1 2018 02 18 Studying the extent and factors affecting users' satisfaction with the online services of the information units of the central libraries of Tarbiat Modares University and the University of Tehran Studying the extent and factors affecting users' satisfaction with the online services of the information units of the central libraries of Tarbiat Modares University and the University of Tehran 32 45 727498 FA Alireza Rostami Goomeh Ali Shakoui Journal Article 2012 08 01 The main objective of this study is to investigate the level and factors affecting users' satisfaction with the online services of the information units of the central libraries of Tarbiat Modares University and the University of Tehran. To determine the level of satisfaction and the factors affecting it, factors such as the speed of information receipt, the up-to-dateness of information, the number of records retrieved, the number of times databases are used, the relevance of the information received, familiarity with how to search in databases, and guidance and search by the librarian were used. The present study was conducted using a descriptive survey method and the required information was collected through a questionnaire. Based on the results of the analysis of the findings, most respondents considered the speed of information receipt, the up-to-dateness of information, the number of records retrieved, the relevance of the information received, familiarity with how to search in databases, and the number of times databases are used to be effective in their satisfaction. Also, most respondents were inclined to perform the search themselves. Finally, suggestions are provided for improving the continuous services of these information units, as well as suggestions for future research. The main objective of this study is to investigate the level and factors affecting users' satisfaction with the online services of the information units of the central libraries of Tarbiat Modares University and the University of Tehran. To determine the level of satisfaction and the factors affecting it, factors such as the speed of information receipt, the up-to-dateness of information, the number of records retrieved, the number of times databases are used, the relevance of the information received, familiarity with how to search in databases, and guidance and search by the librarian were used. The present study was conducted using a descriptive survey method and the required information was collected through a questionnaire. Based on the results of the analysis of the findings, most respondents considered the speed of information receipt, the up-to-dateness of information, the number of records retrieved, the relevance of the information received, familiarity with how to search in databases, and the number of times databases are used to be effective in their satisfaction. Also, most respondents were inclined to perform the search themselves. Finally, suggestions are provided for improving the continuous services of these information units, as well as suggestions for future research.

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Iran Public libraries Foundation Research on Information Science and Public Libraries 2645-5730 15 1 2018 02 18 Generalization of Porter's Value Chain to Specialized Library Activities and the Impact of Information Technology on It Generalization of Porter's Value Chain to Specialized Library Activities and the Impact of Information Technology on It 47 64 727501 FA Mehdi Shaghaghi University of Tehran 0000-0001-6144-3639 Nader Naqshine Journal Article 2012 08 01 Information technology, as a tool and platform for development, has countless advantages in the global competition arena for organizations and their affiliated institutions, including libraries. Today, all industries are exposed to the developments of this technology in some way. Business thinker Michael Porter presented the value chain model in 1985. According to this model, the activities involved in manufacturing organizations can be divided into two parts: core activities and support activities. Core activities are activities that are called value-added. Given the importance of this sector as one of the pillars of the economic progress of manufacturing organizations, specialized library managers have also sought to increase the productivity of their activities by using information technology. In this article, along with the generalization of specialized library activities to the five core activities of Porter's model, we examine the effects of information technology on each of the core chain activities. Information technology, as a tool and platform for development, has countless advantages in the global competition arena for organizations and their affiliated institutions, including libraries. Today, all industries are exposed to the developments of this technology in some way. Business thinker Michael Porter presented the value chain model in 1985. According to this model, the activities involved in manufacturing organizations can be divided into two parts: core activities and support activities. Core activities are activities that are called value-added. Given the importance of this sector as one of the pillars of the economic progress of manufacturing organizations, specialized library managers have also sought to increase the productivity of their activities by using information technology. In this article, along with the generalization of specialized library activities to the five core activities of Porter's model, we examine the effects of information technology on each of the core chain activities.

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Iran Public libraries Foundation Research on Information Science and Public Libraries 2645-5730 15 1 2018 02 18 Providing suitable features for content management systems for Iranian university library websites based on elements featured in university library websites around the world Providing suitable features for content management systems for Iranian university library websites based on elements featured in university library websites around the world 66 93 727502 FA Mehrdad Yousefi Fard Gholamreza Fadaei University of Tehran Journal Article 2012 08 01 The present study aims to identify the appropriate elements and features of content management systems for Iranian university library websites. Considering the basic questions, this study was conducted in three stages in 2006: In the first stage, the status of the world's top university library websites was examined using a researcher-made list. In the second stage, the ability of content management systems available in the international market was examined using the list obtained from the results of the first stage of the study. In the third stage, the status of Iranian university library websites was examined using the list of the first stage. The results obtained from the first stage of the study showed that on average, 44.40 percent of the expected elements in university library websites were present in all the websites studied. The results of the second stage showed that the content management systems studied do not cover 25 percent of the elements required in university library websites in general. The results obtained from the third phase of the research showed that on average only 20% of the elements examined in List No. 1 were present on the websites of Iranian academic libraries. Comparing the results obtained from the third phase with the results obtained from the first phase of the research indicates that there is a significant difference between the current status of Iranian academic library websites and the websites of academic libraries examined in the first phase. The present study aims to identify the appropriate elements and features of content management systems for Iranian university library websites. Considering the basic questions, this study was conducted in three stages in 2006: In the first stage, the status of the world's top university library websites was examined using a researcher-made list. In the second stage, the ability of content management systems available in the international market was examined using the list obtained from the results of the first stage of the study. In the third stage, the status of Iranian university library websites was examined using the list of the first stage. The results obtained from the first stage of the study showed that on average, 44.40 percent of the expected elements in university library websites were present in all the websites studied. The results of the second stage showed that the content management systems studied do not cover 25 percent of the elements required in university library websites in general. The results obtained from the third phase of the research showed that on average only 20% of the elements examined in List No. 1 were present on the websites of Iranian academic libraries. Comparing the results obtained from the third phase with the results obtained from the first phase of the research indicates that there is a significant difference between the current status of Iranian academic library websites and the websites of academic libraries examined in the first phase.

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Iran Public libraries Foundation Research on Information Science and Public Libraries 2645-5730 15 1 2018 02 18 Content analysis of master's theses in library and information science at Islamic Azad University, North Tehran, Tehran Science and Research, Ahvaz Science and Research, and Hamadan branches in 1993.2007 Content analysis of master's theses in library and information science at Islamic Azad University, North Tehran, Tehran Science and Research, Ahvaz Science and Research, and Hamadan branches in 1993.2007 95 127 727503 FA Seyyed Mehrdad Seyyedeen Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran Fahimah Bab Al-Hawaji 0000-0002-5876-1588 Journal Article 2012 08 01 The aim of the study is to examine the content of postgraduate theses in the field of library and information science at Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch, Tehran Science and Research Branch, Ahvaz Science and Research Branch, and Hamadan Branch, in order to determine the thematic trend in each category during the years 1993-2007 and to determine the number of theses by university, year of writing, gender, page, research methodology, and citation status. The research method is content analysis, which was used to collect information using a checklist. The statistical population of the theses under study includes 524 theses. The findings of the study show that the largest number of theses is related to Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch, and the smallest number is related to Islamic Azad University, Hamadan Branch, and the average number of pages of theses in the years under study is between 107-137 pages. Based on gender, the number of theses written by women is twice as many as men, and the survey method is used more than other methods. The most commonly used data collection tool in theses is a questionnaire, and descriptive statistics are the most commonly used statistical methods in the theses under study. SPSS software is the most commonly used data analysis method, and the average citations in theses are 39.70 percent, the ratio of Persian sources to total sources is 70.06 percent, and the ratio of Latin sources to total sources is 29.94 percent. In theses, the category of "libraries and information centers" is used more than other categories, and the category of "preservation and maintenance" is used the least. The aim of the study is to examine the content of postgraduate theses in the field of library and information science at Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch, Tehran Science and Research Branch, Ahvaz Science and Research Branch, and Hamadan Branch, in order to determine the thematic trend in each category during the years 1993-2007 and to determine the number of theses by university, year of writing, gender, page, research methodology, and citation status. The research method is content analysis, which was used to collect information using a checklist. The statistical population of the theses under study includes 524 theses. The findings of the study show that the largest number of theses is related to Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch, and the smallest number is related to Islamic Azad University, Hamadan Branch, and the average number of pages of theses in the years under study is between 107-137 pages. Based on gender, the number of theses written by women is twice as many as men, and the survey method is used more than other methods. The most commonly used data collection tool in theses is a questionnaire, and descriptive statistics are the most commonly used statistical methods in the theses under study. SPSS software is the most commonly used data analysis method, and the average citations in theses are 39.70 percent, the ratio of Persian sources to total sources is 70.06 percent, and the ratio of Latin sources to total sources is 29.94 percent. In theses, the category of "libraries and information centers" is used more than other categories, and the category of "preservation and maintenance" is used the least.

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Iran Public libraries Foundation Research on Information Science and Public Libraries 2645-5730 15 1 2018 02 18 Study of Journal Evaluation Criteria in Citation Reports of Persian Publications in the Islamic Countries Science Citation Database of the Regional Center for Science and Technology Information Study of Journal Evaluation Criteria in Citation Reports of Persian Publications in the Islamic Countries Science Citation Database of the Regional Center for Science and Technology Information 129 147 727504 FA Laleh Samadi Assistant Prof., Department of Knowledge and Information Science, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran Siddiqah Muhammad Ismail Journal Article 2012 08 01 The aim of this study is to evaluate the journal selection criteria in the Persian Journal Citation Reports (PJCR) database of the Regional Center for Science and Technology Information, which will be measured against the criteria available in the Thomson Scientific Institute (ISI). In this study, a survey and evaluation method was used, in which the data collection tool was a checklist consisting of a general criterion with 4 components, and Excel software was used to analyze the data. The findings of this study showed that in the journal evaluation section, the PJCR database scored 117.75 points. This means that this database meets 89.20 percent of these indicators. The aim of this study is to evaluate the journal selection criteria in the Persian Journal Citation Reports (PJCR) database of the Regional Center for Science and Technology Information, which will be measured against the criteria available in the Thomson Scientific Institute (ISI). In this study, a survey and evaluation method was used, in which the data collection tool was a checklist consisting of a general criterion with 4 components, and Excel software was used to analyze the data. The findings of this study showed that in the journal evaluation section, the PJCR database scored 117.75 points. This means that this database meets 89.20 percent of these indicators.

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Iran Public libraries Foundation Research on Information Science and Public Libraries 2645-5730 15 1 2018 02 18 A Comparative Look at the Informatics Opinions of Luciano Floridi and Rafael Caporro A Comparative Look at the Informatics Opinions of Luciano Floridi and Rafael Caporro 149 183 727505 FA Mohammad Khandan University of Tehran 0000-0003-3138-2470 Journal Article 2012 08 01 Some sentences may contain gender-specific alternatives. Click a sentence to see alternatives. Learn more Informatics deals with the question of the nature of information. Luciano Floridi and Rafael Caporro are among the philosophers who have addressed this question. Floridi seeks to answer this question in the form of the philosophy of information. Floridi considers information to be data with a meaningful and true order. In his view, we do not have pure data in itself, and therefore information is always dependent on a certain level of abstraction. In contrast, Caporro tries to answer the question of what information is within the framework of Heidegger's existential hermeneutics. In his view, information is an aspect of the existence of Dasein that refers to being-in-the-world-with-others. That is why Caporro emphasizes the hermeneutic-rhetorical aspect of information science or angelic. The basic idea common to Floridi and Caporro is that information always has ontological commitments and orientations and is conditioned by a specific horizon of meanings. Accordingly, the implications of Floridi's and Caporu's opinions in librarianship and information science are discussed. Some sentences may contain gender-specific alternatives. Click a sentence to see alternatives. Learn more Informatics deals with the question of the nature of information. Luciano Floridi and Rafael Caporro are among the philosophers who have addressed this question. Floridi seeks to answer this question in the form of the philosophy of information. Floridi considers information to be data with a meaningful and true order. In his view, we do not have pure data in itself, and therefore information is always dependent on a certain level of abstraction. In contrast, Caporro tries to answer the question of what information is within the framework of Heidegger's existential hermeneutics. In his view, information is an aspect of the existence of Dasein that refers to being-in-the-world-with-others. That is why Caporro emphasizes the hermeneutic-rhetorical aspect of information science or angelic. The basic idea common to Floridi and Caporro is that information always has ontological commitments and orientations and is conditioned by a specific horizon of meanings. Accordingly, the implications of Floridi's and Caporu's opinions in librarianship and information science are discussed.

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