Academic Librarianship and Information Research
Year:2015 | Volume:49 | Issue:3 |Papers Count:7

Objectives: The development of information justice at national level requires equal access to information resources. One of the major sources of information in any country is libraries which, due to different reasons, are accessed by only a limited number of people. In fact, library is the space for soft development of knowledge. In other words, by developing intellectual context and content of theoretical development, library prepares the ground for knowledge development. In particular, public libraries increase the possibility of justice in access to knowledge and information. Method: The present study, by observing the accumulated capacities in the center, adopts a phenomenological approach to the issue of holographic library with the aim of developing access, and then, uses system design method by applying four figures of information trend. Findings: The idea of holographic library is based upon the sacred idea of dissemination of knowledge as a duty. At the heart of this idea lies the fact that in any part of the country and the world, it should be possible to access the highest amount of information without any limitation. If electronic library is accessed by all people without any extra cost, it becomes possible to increase knowledge and justice in gaining knowledge.

Objective: Given more use of social media or networks in communication and dissemination of research, aim of this paper is investigating of Iranian scholars' visibility in this media or networks. Method: The Altmetric method_ measures based on social media or network_ was used for the survey. Citations data was collected via search the names of scientific board members of University of Tehran in scopus. And bookmarks data was gathered via search the articles which were extracted from Scopus in the CiteULike, Bibsonomy and Mendeley. The data were analyzed using Excel and SPSS software. Findings: Research findings demonstrated that there is significant correlation between citations and bookmarks of Iranian scholars' publications. The highest correlation is between Mendeley and Scopus at ρ =. 80. The correlation between CiteULike and Scopus is low (ρ =. 439) while that for Bibsonomy is very low (ρ =. 241).

objective: The aim of this research is to identify common characteristics of invalid journals and to analyse Iranian articles published in those journals. Methodology; In this study, Bibliometric methods are used. A checklist was used to collect information about journals included in the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology’ s Journals Black List (October 2013 Edition). Journals’ websites and bibliographic databases were used as the source of information. The number of Iranian articles published in those journals and fees paid by authors for publishing their articles were studied. Finding: Thirteen out of 17 characteristics of prestigious journals were not present in more than half of the blacklist journals. Only four characteristics were common in the majority of the journals. From 2011 to 2014, 9, 665 articles by Iranian authors were published in blacklist journals and a sum of 4, 298, 262 $ has been paid. It is the first research about characteristics of Black List Journals.

Objective: This study aimed to analyze the co-authorship topological structure of social networks in countries in the field of nuclear science and technology. Methodology: This research is bibliometrics type and in order to visualize the Co-Authorship networks, the network analysis has been used. The statistical population of the research included all researchers who at least one article in the field of Nuclear Science and Technology in science expanded Citation Index in three-year period has indexed from them. Findings: The macro-level indicators of countries Co-Authorship Network study in the field of nuclear science and technology in each three period indicate that this structure by having the characteristics of the shortest path average, low the diameter of the network (less than or equal to 6), and relatively high clustering coefficient, is considered a kind of network "small world network". The micro-level indicators analysis shows that the status of the member countries in the nuclear club in this network is a critical position and their power and influence in networks is much higher than in other countries. In addition, a high dispersion among centrality scores is ruled in the countries.

objective: To investigate the self-efficacy status of librarians in Ferdowsi university of Mashhad and Mashhad University of Medical Sciences and its relationship with their information literacy skills. Methodology: Eighty people was chosen by nonproportional stratified random sampling as the final sample from the population. Assessment tool was self-made questionnaire. The data has been analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics and SPSS software. Findings: The librarians’ self efficacy status was at a desirable level. There was a significant correlation between librarians’ information literacy and their self efficacy. There was a significant correlation between basic and advanced levels of information literacy and their self efficacy. But there was no significant relationship between introductory level of information literacy and self efficacy. There was no significant difference between the librarians’ self efficacy in different disciplines. There was no significant difference between The BA and MA librarians’ self efficacy. There was no significant difference between the librarians’ self efficacy in terms of work experience. Originality: Since the self-efficacy is an important factor in identifying the knowledge, skills and insights of the people of themselves, the examination of its relationship with information literacy skills can help librarians in long-life and independent learning. Accordingly, the results of this research can be used by managers and library officials to codify correct policies and plans objectively and more favourably.

Objective: To investigate the application of quality function deployment (QFD) in the Central Library reference service quality science. Methodology / Approach: This study was a descriptive survey research and application. Research instrument, libqual questionnaire and interview. The three-stage QFD model and the concentration of 7-seater model were used to determine the correlation matrix. The study population consisted of 106 university students master who use of reference services, is. Results: The differences between the desires and demands of the students were satisfied that they were important to them, Shows that the central university library reference services, not sufficient to be referred. Based on the results calculated by QFD method showed that student satisfaction research community the greatest amount of satisfaction from reference librarians who are least satisfied with the equipment and space. It will also implement ways to improve the services provided for reference and it showed preferences. Key words: quality function deployment, quality homes, quality services, reference services, university central library, university library

objective: Investigating the dynamics of Iranian Nano-related publications form the perspective of triple helix model (THM) is the goal of this research. Methodology: The data of Nano-related publications collected from Iranian ISI papers. This study maps the emergence of dynamics of knowledge base of innovations using mutual information and transmission of uncertainty calculated by THM. The th. exe and th4. ex software were used in the process of analyzing data. Domestic and international collaboration is analyzed. Findings: The findings show the capabilities of THM for improving policy making in science, technology and innovation (STI), especially in Nano sector and other technological sectors in Iran. Also, the results indicate weakness of the dynamics of knowledge-based relations among Iranian three sectors and international collaborations. .