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Siami Z, Heidari H, Mohammadi M. Green Information Literacy and Public Libraries: Assessing Librarians' Awareness, Attitudes and Practices in Environmental Conservation. Research on Information Science and Public Libraries 2024; 30 (4) :450-465
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Associated Professor, Knowledge and Information Science Department, University of Qom, Qom, Iran , mahdi.mohammadi203@gmail.com
Abstract: (1255 Views)
Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the awareness, attitudes and practices of public librarians in Qom province regarding green information literacy and their role in environmental conservation.
Method: This applied research employed a descriptive-survey method. The statistical population includes 75 librarians working in 24 public libraries in Qom province, from whom 40 were selected through stratified random sampling and responded to a researcher-developed questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS software with descriptive and inferential statistical methods.
Results: The librarians had a moderate understanding of green information literacy, with more than half being unfamiliar with the concept prior to the study. However, they demonstrated a positive attitude toward environmental protection and high motivation to engage in eco-friendly activities, although limitations such as a lack of educational resources and weak institutional support hindered practical implementation. The results also indicated that public libraries can play a crucial role in raising environmental awareness among users and librarians, through information dissemination, training and awareness programs as well as contributing significantly in the promotion of green information literacy.
Conclusion: This study highlights the need to expand environmental education for librarians, develop supportive policies within related library institutions, and enhance collaboration between libraries and environmental organizations. Future studies are recommended to extend the research scope to other provinces and employ qualitative methods to gain deeper insights into the challenges and opportunities in this field.
Method: This applied research employed a descriptive-survey method. The statistical population includes 75 librarians working in 24 public libraries in Qom province, from whom 40 were selected through stratified random sampling and responded to a researcher-developed questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS software with descriptive and inferential statistical methods.
Results: The librarians had a moderate understanding of green information literacy, with more than half being unfamiliar with the concept prior to the study. However, they demonstrated a positive attitude toward environmental protection and high motivation to engage in eco-friendly activities, although limitations such as a lack of educational resources and weak institutional support hindered practical implementation. The results also indicated that public libraries can play a crucial role in raising environmental awareness among users and librarians, through information dissemination, training and awareness programs as well as contributing significantly in the promotion of green information literacy.
Conclusion: This study highlights the need to expand environmental education for librarians, develop supportive policies within related library institutions, and enhance collaboration between libraries and environmental organizations. Future studies are recommended to extend the research scope to other provinces and employ qualitative methods to gain deeper insights into the challenges and opportunities in this field.
Keywords: Green Information Literacy, Public Library, Librarians, Environmental Conservation, Environmental Education, Qom Province
Type of Study: quantitative |
Subject:
Information Literacy and Information Media
Received: 2023/10/5 | Accepted: 2024/02/29 | Published: 2024/12/25
Received: 2023/10/5 | Accepted: 2024/02/29 | Published: 2024/12/25
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