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Research on Information Science and Public Libraries 2013, 18(4): 402-420 |
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Moarrefzadeh A, Komaei M, Cheraghi Z. Study of Educational Needs of Iran Public Libraries Foundation Librarians in Khozestan Province. Research on Information Science and Public Libraries 2013; 18 (4) :402-420
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Shahid Chamran University , z.cheraghi58@yahoo.com
Abstract: (11020 Views)
Purpose: This paper identifies educational needs of public library librarians in Khozestan province, Iran.
Method: this study was carried out using descriptive approach and survey method. Researcher made questionnaire is used for data collection and descriptive statistic applied for data analysis.
Findings: 71.43 percent of public librarians of Khozestan province are trained by in-service education programs. They noticed that information technology changes are the main cause for their needs and requirements to expand skills. Budget shortage is identified as a main obstacle in the way of implementation of these programs. They think that in-service education is urgent in the fields like internet skills, reference service, adult education, resource organization, children services, and education helper books.
Originality/Value: results of the study could be helpful for administrators in designing in-service programs concerning librarians’ educational needs.
Method: this study was carried out using descriptive approach and survey method. Researcher made questionnaire is used for data collection and descriptive statistic applied for data analysis.
Findings: 71.43 percent of public librarians of Khozestan province are trained by in-service education programs. They noticed that information technology changes are the main cause for their needs and requirements to expand skills. Budget shortage is identified as a main obstacle in the way of implementation of these programs. They think that in-service education is urgent in the fields like internet skills, reference service, adult education, resource organization, children services, and education helper books.
Originality/Value: results of the study could be helpful for administrators in designing in-service programs concerning librarians’ educational needs.
Type of Study: quantitative |
Subject:
Library and Information Science Education
Received: 2013/03/3 | Accepted: 2013/07/18 | Published: 2013/07/18
Received: 2013/03/3 | Accepted: 2013/07/18 | Published: 2013/07/18
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