The status of information technology in Iranian hospital libraries

Isfandyari‐Moghaddam, Alireza; Sabbaghan, Maryam; Dehghani, Mozhdeh; Nemati-Anaraki, Leila; Hasanzadeh-Dizaji, Elaheh

doi:10.1108/prog-06-2012-0033

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“…Several studies have been carried out to assess ICT or e-readiness in academic libraries, all of which are related to developing countries. Isfandyari Moghaddam et al (2013) investigated the situation of IT in Iranian hospital libraries from the perspective of managers: the results showed that less than 25 per cent of hospital library managers in Tehran University of Medical Sciences agreed to the application and development of ICT in the library. Several researchers have also examined the e-readiness of academic libraries in Iran and have come to the conclusion that the e-readiness status of most libraries is moderate or lower (Mahdian, 2013; Nematollahi, 2014; Noorafrooz et al , 2012; Norouzi and Jafarpour, 2013; Shahini, 2014).…”

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E-readiness assessment of academic libraries: a case study in Iran

Motahari-Nezhad

Shekofteh

Kazerani

2018

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to assess the e-readiness status of libraries in the Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in terms of four dimensions – human resources, electronical infrastructure, network services and programs and enhancers of the networked world. Design/methodology/approach The study population consists of 11 libraries of the Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, including the central library and 10 faculty libraries. The data collection instrument is a questionnaire prepared by the researchers that has been designed on the basis of the “e-readiness assessment of Iranian academic libraries model”. Depending on the respondents there are three parts to the questionnaire: questionnaire for managers, staff and information and communication technology (ICT) officials. Their reliability and validity have been proved. Findings The libraries of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences had an average to high status in terms of “human resources” with a score of 2.32, “electronic infrastructure” with a score of 2.48, “network services and programs” with a score of 2.09 and “networked world enhancers” with a score of 2.37 out of 4. In total, these libraries had an average to high status in terms of e-readiness, with a score of 2.29. Originality/value The findings of this study can help the library administrators and officials of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences to plan improvements to the situation of ICT.

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E-readiness assessment of academic libraries: a case study in Iran

Motahari-Nezhad

Shekofteh

Kazerani

2018

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Assessing electronic readiness in university libraries: An exploratory model

Noorafrooz

Keshavarz

2020

Information Development

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The current research aimed to develop and evaluate a fundamental and international model for assessment of electronic readiness (e-readiness) in university libraries, following an extensive investigation of existing theoretical frameworks at national, international and organizational levels. Documentary research and analytical survey were the methods used in this study. Considering the factor loading using CFA and path analysis, the weights of every indicator, component and dimension were analyzed using SEM method. The model of assessing e-readiness constituted 4 dimensions, 12 factors and 64 indicators based on the research literature and on the opinions of related experts. Convergent validity, composite reliability and Cronbach’s alpha of all components were analyzed. Results from the CFA were then analyzed according to the structural model and indices related to goodness of fit for ensuring high quality on measuring the variables identified. Path analysis showed that human resources, electronic infrastructure, network programs and services and enablers of the networked world have a direct effect upon electronic readiness with values 0.57, 0.68, 0.77 and 0.51 respectively. Further analysis showed that the indicators skills, software, information services and investment are of higher weight and impact in their equivalent dimension. The proposed model was finally used for evaluating the e-readiness of the libraries located at one of the largest universities in Iran which showed their low readiness regarding electronic infrastructures as well as some discrepancies.

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Dimensions of E-Readiness in University Libraries: Identification and Prioritization Using AHP Technique

Keshavarz

Noorafrooz

2020

Libri

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The current research aimed to identify and prioritize the main dimensions underlying the concept of electronic readiness (e-readiness) in university libraries. A mixed exploratory method was used as the research methodology including documentary and survey methods. The literature coding process was confirmed by two different researchers in related fields, which resulted in a conceptual framework including 66 indicators, 12 components and four main dimensions of human resources, electronic infrastructures, networked programs and services, and enablers of the network world. To assess the indicators, a reliable and validated questionnaire derived from the framework was administrated among 221 participants including faculty members in related fields in Iran. By identifying the reliable items using a one-sample t-test, a refined AHP version of the initial questionnaire was also administrated among a set of 20 managers of university libraries located at Tehran city. Findings confirmed the consistency comparison for different matrices, which then resulted in satisfactory and reliable relevance for all components. Findings also showed that the dimensions network programs and services, human resources, electronic infrastructures and enablers of the networked world had the standard relevance respectively. The final framework and its priorities provide library managers and policymakers in higher education with a list of indicators and considerations for appraisal purposes.

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The status of information technology in Iranian hospital libraries

Cited by 3 publications

References 35 publications

E-readiness assessment of academic libraries: a case study in Iran

E-readiness assessment of academic libraries: a case study in Iran

Assessing electronic readiness in university libraries: An exploratory model

Dimensions of E-Readiness in University Libraries: Identification and Prioritization Using AHP Technique

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