Academic Librarianship and Information Research
Year:2012 | Volume:46 | Issue:59|Papers Count:7

Objective: The aim of the present study is to investigate the extent of compliance of indexes of Farsi and Arabic Islamic Sciences reference books published in Iran for the 1991-1999 periods with the relevant ISO standards.Methodology: 338 reference titles published in Farsi and Arabic in the field of Islamic Science published between 1991-1999 were selected for the survey.Findings: Research Findings demonstrated that only 44.95% of the titles studied had any indexes. Of these 58.28% complied with ISO 999 standard. Of these, pagination of index pages was observed in 329 (97.34%) of cases while introductory notes was observed in only 37 (10.95%) cases.

Objective: This study aims at assessing the status of knowledge and knowledge interactions between researchers in the field of computer security in a technical college.Methodology: Research method is used due to collection mode of survey - descriptive data & also in researches classification according to aim, we can consider this research as an applied research from whose aim is to recognize strength and weakness points in knowledge management for providing solutions on development and implementation procedure.Findings: The status of knowledge culture of organization has been distributed & collected through questionnaires or overview of knowledge components into question then (three open questions & seventeenth closed question) among the whole desired society. Descriptive statics methods are used to analyze information. Based on of review, supply situation, knowledge sharing and exchange among researchers showed that more than 84% percent of them use their previous experiences in doing affairs and responsibilities. (Tacit knowledge above).Knowledge owners spend a lot of time in collecting and recognizing of knowledge. There are many problems in this way that the major problems include: in knowledge transferring which is related to challenge of information exchange among people, lack of necessary facilities, lack of adequate understanding of individual's capabilities, people's inhibition in giving knowledge to others.

Objective: The present research attempts to identify key factors in acceptance of web-based databases by the academic users.Method: Data was collected via 15 semi-structured interviews conducted with faculty members, graduate students and university officials. Once openly, axially and selectively coded, these data were analyzed using Grounded Theory Approach.Findings: A central concept “Intent to use” was formed. This pertains to a person’s decision to use the databases available on campus for scholarly activities. Other categories included Skill/knowledge characteristics, Individual/professional characteristics, attitude, effectiveness, ease of access, carrying of duties and knowledge increase. University and libraries are among factors influencing acceptance of databases that affect intent to use both directly and indirectly.

Objective: The main goal of the present research was to investigate the ICT utilization level by faculty members of Isfahan Universities as a criterion for accepting innovation in curriculum based on Concern Based Adoption Model (CBAM).Methodoloy: A descriptive survey was conducted on a sample was randomly drawn from faculty members at both Isfahan University (126) and Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (174). The instrument employed was the CBAM standard evaluation of ICT application in Education (Ver.1.1).Findings: Referring to CBAM, the majority of University professors (65.9%) were placed at levels 2 through 5 of ICT adoption (beginners to Intermediate). Female faculty members and full professors demonstrated relatively lower levels of ICT adoption. Isfahan University professors demonstrated lower levels of ICT adoption compared to those in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. No significance was found between lengths of tenured service with adoption of ICT. Since the majority of faculty members at these universities were at level 2 through five of ICT adoption, therefore the essential groundwork should be laid for them to apply ICT in the curriculum.

Objective: The outliving manuscripts have not enjoyed the same future. Although some manuscripts are favored with accurate information paving the way for researchers’ studies, for a considerable number of which, there is not enough information available. Some manuscripts are wrongly associated with false authors; the real authors of which are anonymous. A great number of manuscripts have been partly or wholly destroyed by natural and unnatural phenomena as well.Methodology: The present study aims at evaluating the data reported from manuscripts adopting a method which has recently been referred to as ‘Reverse Engineering’ in engineering sciences. Through this method, based on ‘mere technology’ or ‘technology accompanied by other majors and fields of study’, it would be possible to increase the scientific facets of codicologistic studies. Consequently, it would be possible to report on the non-authenticity or counterfeiters of manuscripts.Findings: the researcher has tried to utilize the books and articles available in the two majors of “Librarianship Sciences” as well as “Engineering Sciences.” It can be concluded that the borderlines between phraseology, research, and the criticism are not crystal-clear revealing a direct relationship between reverse engineering and codicology.

Objective: The present paper main objective is to evaluate the performance of CIDCA using EFQM model for excellenceMethodology: A mixed method was used for the survey. Sample was drawn from CIDCA policy makers and senior management.Findings: Results indicate that based on the said model, CIDCA receives 278.15 out of the possible 1000 score. It is further demonstrated that by taking the necessary steps, it is possible to establish an international library for children and adolescents in Iran. A model for such library is also suggested.