Research Paper
Digital Electronic Resources
Rajab Akbarzadeh; Saeed Ghaffari; Saeed Kosravi
Abstract
This research deals with the impact of Using Digital dramatic art in linking children to reading and reading. the research is an applied and semi - experimental approach. the population of the study includes preschool children as well as the rest of public libraries in kashan and the sampling has been ...
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This research deals with the impact of Using Digital dramatic art in linking children to reading and reading. the research is an applied and semi - experimental approach. the population of the study includes preschool children as well as the rest of public libraries in kashan and the sampling has been done purposefully using a multi - stage cluster. the sample size was calculated according to the size of the children in the amir kabir public library. three groups were tested by pre - test, post - test and post - test. to analyze and prepare results, multivariate analysis of covariance (mancova) and repeated measure anova were used. in all three groups (dramatic storytelling, screening and film screenings), motivation and interest in the study were tested in the pre - test and one month later. the results of mancova and repeated measure analysis of variance (mancova) showed that effectiveness in storytelling was more than effectiveness in reading and seeing films. the mean difference of motivation for children between 7 and 10 years shows a dramatic increase in motivation through Qissa Khwani and film screenings; the results showed that children between 7 and 10 years have a tendency to study drama and show that all three methods of storytelling, reading and film screenings would be an effective way to increase the motivation and interest of children between 7 and 11, although storytelling method has more effect. A total of all three children interested children in the library, so children who attend dramatic storytelling digital sessions, books and film screenings are more interested in the library and study.
مقاله مروری
data mining
faeze sadat tabatabai amiri; Somaye Dehghanisanij; Mahdieh Sadat Fakhari
Abstract
The present research with the aim change the mission of public libraries from "book lending institutions" to "social centers" and provide personalized intelligent services to users by applying data mining methods. The current research has been carried out with the aim of identifying the applications ...
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The present research with the aim change the mission of public libraries from "book lending institutions" to "social centers" and provide personalized intelligent services to users by applying data mining methods. The current research has been carried out with the aim of identifying the applications of data mining in public libraries with regard to different dimensions, including service analysis, quality analysis, collection analysis and application analysis, as well as determining the functions and techniques of data mining. The search algorithm for this scoping review is designed based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) flowchart following the steps of the methodological framework of Arksey & O'Malley. Using Endnote, as the information resources management software, 32 duplicate articles and 395 articles as a result of (non)compliance with the purpose or inclusion and exclusion criteria of the research were removed from the total number of 438 studies. Ten main articles in English and two related main articles in Persian were finalized and finally 13 articles have been selected. The application of data mining in public libraries is very wide and can be used as a powerful tool in the fields of management, reference services, organization, storage and retrieval, information, marketing, budget and collection building. In general, the findings of the current research indicate that the subject of data mining applications in providing services and functions of public libraries has received little attention in researches. Data mining of users' data, makes it possible to identify the resources and topics with the highest demand and, as a result, prepare a set of desirable books and resources for delivery to users. Therefore, by recognizing the needs and preferences of users, it is possible to prioritize library information resources and improve the services provided to users, including the borrowing process, fast and effective search system, personalization and customized provision of services, and the entire process of communicating with users. As a result, the necessity of data mining in public libraries is recognized as an important tool for identifying the library's strengths and weaknesses, improving management processes and improving the performance and upgrading of library services consistent with the needs of users, optimizing resources and identifying the needs of diverse users. The current research debuts a point for future researchers to use appropriate data mining functions and techniques for evaluation purposes in public libraries according to their specific needs.
مقاله مروری
service quality
Maryam Habibi; Maryam Salami
Abstract
The aim of the present research examine the researches related to digital libraries and distance and digital education services to identify the basic issues of this field and to introduce the digital library reference model for the development of a collaborative model in digital libraries.This research ...
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The aim of the present research examine the researches related to digital libraries and distance and digital education services to identify the basic issues of this field and to introduce the digital library reference model for the development of a collaborative model in digital libraries.This research is a review type that was conducted using the library method and the articles on this topic were studied in the English and Persian databases. The findings showed that the three main policy concepts, content and architecture, are considered critical success factors for the implementation of digital libraries in distance and digital open education, which are strategic planning and policy development, digital content and information services, and infrastructure. Technology and skills development have been adapted.According to the findings, it is concluded that the collaborative model for implementing digital libraries in open distance and digital education (ODDE) can ensure that digital libraries are jointly designed, which leads to wider adoption and use in open distance and digital education. Also, digital libraries can increase the sense of cooperation and culture of knowledge sharing to improve learning and teaching and communication between learners and teachers.
Research Paper
information Acritical
Mahdi Karimi; Afshin Mousavi Chelak
Abstract
Background and purpose: The library website acts as a scientific gateway to communicate with researchers and students, and these websites can meet their information needs if they have the desired information architecture. The purpose of the current research is to evaluate the website of Astan Quds Razavi ...
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Background and purpose: The library website acts as a scientific gateway to communicate with researchers and students, and these websites can meet their information needs if they have the desired information architecture. The purpose of the current research is to evaluate the website of Astan Quds Razavi Digital Library based on information architecture indicators. The research method is applied and descriptive, and the checklist was used to analyze the organization system, tagging system, navigation system, and search system of the website according to the three layers of the information architecture (content, user, and context). The results of the inspection lists showed that the Astan Quds Razavi Digital Library website scored 23 out of 37 points in the organization section, 44 out of 57 points in tagging, 55 out of 78 points in navigation, 26 out of 46 searches; To increase the level of user satisfaction and the efficiency of websites, it is necessary to fully implement the principles of information architecture in their design; By identifying the weak and strong points of the website, this research can be a suitable source for planning regarding the optimization of the website architecture. This research tries to express the weaknesses and strengths of this website and its effectiveness by providing a systematic evaluation of a case study for the Astan Quds Razavi Digital Library website. According to the findings of the research, the website is in good condition with 62%, 77%, and 70% points respectively in the components of organization, labeling, and navigation systems; The weaknesses of the organization plan were more than the type of organization structure. The lack of geographic, audience-oriented, and organizational chart-based plans and the lack of support for social classification are among the most important weaknesses of the website organization system. Not using sequential labels was one of the most important weaknesses of the labeling system; Failure to implement the local navigation system and site map is one of the weaknesses of the navigation system. With 56% points, the search system is in an average condition and cannot correct typos in the input query, remove stop words, find words with the same pronunciation as the input query, find words with the same string as the input query, and rank the search results. The identification of the results based on the relevance of the ranking is one of the weaknesses of the search system.
Case-study
Library software
Mohsen Haji Zeinolabedini; Mahgol Kamrava
Abstract
The proliferation of resources and the massive influx of information have led libraries to adopt modern technologies to improve and expedite their services to patrons. One such technology is library software, which is employed to assist librarians in their duties. However, the use of these technologies ...
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The proliferation of resources and the massive influx of information have led libraries to adopt modern technologies to improve and expedite their services to patrons. One such technology is library software, which is employed to assist librarians in their duties. However, the use of these technologies sometimes introduces challenges for users, potentially affecting the efficiency of librarians and the user experience negatively. This research investigates and identifies the core issues and challenges faced by librarians at Shahid Beheshti University when working with the Azarsa library software. Considering that librarians interact directly with this software and that students, as potential users, are directly affected by any issues in its use, this study aims to explore the primary reasons behind these challenges from the librarians' perspective.This research is applied in objective, qualitative-survey in methodology, with a library-based approach. Data were collected through in-person visits to the faculty and central libraries of Shahid Beheshti University, interviews with 9 librarians employed at the university, and the collection of librarians' letters of complaint about the Azarsa software from spring 2021 to December 2022.Through interviews and analyses, 33 issues were identified by librarians while working with the Azarsa software. Most of these issues relate to the system of display and data entry.Consequently, key indicators for evaluating library software include data entry methods, completeness of bibliographic information, features and structure of fields, use of auxiliary databases, and features of the data entry page. More precise data entry into library management software significantly impacts the efficiency and performance of libraries.Upon revisiting the translation, it remains tailored to meet the technical and academic standards required for scholarly articles, including appropriate use of specialized terminology and adherence to grammatical norms. The composition aims for clarity and coherence, suitable for an academic audience. However, this refinement process ensures the translation's alignment with the nuanced demands of scholarly communication.
Research Paper
service quality
Ali Akbar Khasseh; Afshin Mousavi Chelak; Maryam Majd hadi; Omid Alipour
Abstract
The issue of performance evaluation has long been considered as one of the important success factors in various organizations. Therefore, in the current research, the relationship between organizational factors and organizational performance in public libraries of Gilan province has been investigated. ...
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The issue of performance evaluation has long been considered as one of the important success factors in various organizations. Therefore, in the current research, the relationship between organizational factors and organizational performance in public libraries of Gilan province has been investigated. The current research is of an applied type with a quantitative approach and in terms of how to collect data, a survey was conducted using a Likert scale questionnaire. The statistical population was the personnel working in the public libraries of Gilan (195 people), according to Cochran's formula, a questionnaire was distributed among 130 people by available sampling method. The instrument used is Machi's standard questionnaire (2019). SPSS and other statistical software were used for data analysis. The findings showed that all the factors of strategy, structure, cultre and organizational policy have a significant effect on organizational performance in public libraries of Gilan province, and these factors have the ability to predict the variable of organizational performance to a large extent, and culture was the strongest predictive variable.In order to improve the performance of public libraries in Gilan province, it is necessary for managers and professors to have a long-term perspective and pay due attention to various organizational issues in order to improve the performance of the organizaton. Also coordinate organizational operational plans and organize the actions of different units in one direction.
