Improving and extending activities of university and research libraries in Iran: the role of Iranian Research Institute for Information Science and Technology (Irandoc)
Abstract:PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to define the need to a center for improving and extending university and research libraries in Iran, and identifying capabilities and position of Iranian Research Institute for Science and Technology (Irandoc) for accepting possible roles.Design/methodology/approachThis research was documentary with scoping review in which the scope of research defined with internal and external organizational documents, related research studies in National Information System (NATIS) and in… Show more
“…Moreover, there is no communities or Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) to step forward to engage in promote, monitor or excellence of the ARLs activities and services. Furthermore, as reported by Rajabali Beglou (2018) there is no specific departments or sections in MSRT to evaluate and monitor the activities and status of these libraries and Iranian Library & Information Science Association (ILISA) does not play important role in this regard.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…A look at the history of successful organizations in this area shows that in most cases the activities of an organization to improve and extend the activities of libraries are functions of an association or an NGO. Research findings of Rajabali Beglou and Akhshik (2020) also indicated that Iranian Research Institute for Information Science & Technology (Irandoc) has some activities that national and international organizations or associations usually support or perform. Furthermore, regardless of similarity of institutions, the CAUL as an association bears more similarity with in the activities performed by the Irandoc in improving and expanding these libraries.…”
PurposeIranian Research Institute for Information Science and Technology (Irandoc) undertaken activities to improve and expand Academic and Research Libraries (ARLs). However, it is necessary to identify demands, challenges and solutions for Irandoc to improve and extend activities of these libraries.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, documents of Science & Technology Information System (STIS) commission analyzed in order to investigate the most important steps taken by Irandoc. The results of this part of research used to conduct interviews with administrators and experts in four groups including thirteen ARL managers, four middle and upper level managers at Irandoc, two deputies in Ministry of Science, Research and Technology (MSRT), and four experts in this field. Therefore, the present study was qualitative with content analysis approach. The credibility of the research findings promoted by a peer debriefing and member checking methods.FindingsThe results showed that strengthening of STIS commission, reinforced Irandoc's authoritative duties in MSRT, establishing a network of ARLs, promoting Irandoc's relationship with ARLs, institutional mapping among organizations in the field of libraries and information, updating of Irandoc's policies and statutes regarding ARLs, completing library statistics and information, standardizing, monitoring and evaluating ARLs, developing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programs, and future study of ARLs were among the most important operational and executive strategies for improving and expanding ARLs' activities.Originality/valueOrganizational structure of the relationship among MSRT, Irandoc, ARLs and the types of services and resources ARLs provide in six levels, as well as conceptual model of Irandoc's position in this field presented.
“…Moreover, there is no communities or Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) to step forward to engage in promote, monitor or excellence of the ARLs activities and services. Furthermore, as reported by Rajabali Beglou (2018) there is no specific departments or sections in MSRT to evaluate and monitor the activities and status of these libraries and Iranian Library & Information Science Association (ILISA) does not play important role in this regard.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A look at the history of successful organizations in this area shows that in most cases the activities of an organization to improve and extend the activities of libraries are functions of an association or an NGO. Research findings of Rajabali Beglou and Akhshik (2020) also indicated that Iranian Research Institute for Information Science & Technology (Irandoc) has some activities that national and international organizations or associations usually support or perform. Furthermore, regardless of similarity of institutions, the CAUL as an association bears more similarity with in the activities performed by the Irandoc in improving and expanding these libraries.…”
PurposeIranian Research Institute for Information Science and Technology (Irandoc) undertaken activities to improve and expand Academic and Research Libraries (ARLs). However, it is necessary to identify demands, challenges and solutions for Irandoc to improve and extend activities of these libraries.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, documents of Science & Technology Information System (STIS) commission analyzed in order to investigate the most important steps taken by Irandoc. The results of this part of research used to conduct interviews with administrators and experts in four groups including thirteen ARL managers, four middle and upper level managers at Irandoc, two deputies in Ministry of Science, Research and Technology (MSRT), and four experts in this field. Therefore, the present study was qualitative with content analysis approach. The credibility of the research findings promoted by a peer debriefing and member checking methods.FindingsThe results showed that strengthening of STIS commission, reinforced Irandoc's authoritative duties in MSRT, establishing a network of ARLs, promoting Irandoc's relationship with ARLs, institutional mapping among organizations in the field of libraries and information, updating of Irandoc's policies and statutes regarding ARLs, completing library statistics and information, standardizing, monitoring and evaluating ARLs, developing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programs, and future study of ARLs were among the most important operational and executive strategies for improving and expanding ARLs' activities.Originality/valueOrganizational structure of the relationship among MSRT, Irandoc, ARLs and the types of services and resources ARLs provide in six levels, as well as conceptual model of Irandoc's position in this field presented.
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