Health Information management
Mohammad Reza Soleymani; Hasan Ashrafi-rizi
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AbstractThe Covid-19 pandemic is one of the fundamental challenges of the personal and professional life of people all over the world, which requires accurate and fast policy making and planning. So, With the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, experts in scientific environments tried to investigate the ...
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AbstractThe Covid-19 pandemic is one of the fundamental challenges of the personal and professional life of people all over the world, which requires accurate and fast policy making and planning. So, With the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, experts in scientific environments tried to investigate the aspects of this disease in the shortest possible time. Therefore, in many universities of medical sciences (Iran), with the aim of presenting the results of researches, review process was facilitated. Therefore, the speed in reviewing, publishing and using the results of research conducted during Covid-19 pandemic, raises the concern especially by policymakers and even the general public that how reliable and valuable are these findings? The purpose of this article was to identifying the challenges of the scientific works published in this period in terms of content, methodology and the methods of approving and publishing them.Keywords: Scientific Works, Covid-19, Review Process, Challenges
Health Information management
Hassan Ashrafirizi
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Writing a Study Protocol in Health: Nature and Necessity (a commentary)AbstractNowadays, health researchers are interested in publishing study protocol. The study protocol is the leaven of a research project that explains the necessity of the research and the process of conducting the research in detail ...
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Writing a Study Protocol in Health: Nature and Necessity (a commentary)AbstractNowadays, health researchers are interested in publishing study protocol. The study protocol is the leaven of a research project that explains the necessity of the research and the process of conducting the research in detail for other researchers. Also, the study protocol lacks findings, discussion, and conclusion sections. But the main question is whether any type of research can be presented as a study protocol or not? The most important goals of writing a study protocol are protection of innovations and important achievements of researchers, informing others about long-term research projects with large data, capital return of providers of research funds and prevention of republication. In addition, new topics, fast needs of society and researches with multiple phases are the priority for the publication of study protocol. However, other researches also should be published on this type of article. Therefore, it is recommended that large research projects, especially dissertations, be published first in study protocol. Of course, knowing more about this issue requires more investigations and searches.
Health Information management
Ala Abtin; Fateme Dalvand; Hassan Ashrafi-rizi
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Nowadays, Access to information in order to strengthening teaching and learning and individual capability development is one of the fundamental needs of all people. And there is no exception to this rule. Although there are numerous facilities in universities, some aspects to providing excellent services ...
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Nowadays, Access to information in order to strengthening teaching and learning and individual capability development is one of the fundamental needs of all people. And there is no exception to this rule. Although there are numerous facilities in universities, some aspects to providing excellent services to disable students are ignored but if following policies and rules are done correctly, it is possible to act like some successful countries like England in this field. Proposal for (scientific assistant as a facilitator for disable students) is running in Isfahan university of Medical Sciences (MUI) , for a blind student as student with special needs. In this plan, people who are interested in helping disable people are identified , and in this way they will be cause of self confidence in disable students, and a pattern for other universities . This plan also can be an introduction to the formation of the center for providing services to students with special needs. This plan requires financial and spiritual supports and appropriate policy and planning in universities
Hasan Ashrafi-Rizi
Zahra Kazempour; Hasan Ashrafi-Rizi
Zahra Kazempour; Hasan Ashrafi-Rizi
Abolfazl Taheri; Hasan Ashrafi-Rizi; Marziyeh Saeedizadeh
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Introduction: In order to identify the protocol of public libraries’ activities during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, it seems necessary to take into account the solutions and actions that have already been applied internationally. This study endeavors to explore challenges and actions ...
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Introduction: In order to identify the protocol of public libraries’ activities during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, it seems necessary to take into account the solutions and actions that have already been applied internationally. This study endeavors to explore challenges and actions of public libraries during COVID-19 crisis for reopening and providing services by analyzing international guidelines and actions.Methods: This study was a narrative review with qualitative content analysis research method. After surfing the web pages by Google search engine and selecting 39 related pages of search results, issues related to the effect of COVID-19 on public library services were analyzed by inductive content analysis. Then, the extracted codes were categorized. Four-dimension criteria (credibility, dependability, confirmability, and transferability) were implemented to enhance the robustness of the study.Results: 340 codes were identified which were categorized into three broad categories as preventive and healthy actions in libraries, development of information services under conditions of COVID-19, and restrictions and challenges in providing library services.Conclusion: Iranian public libraries managers should consider various aspects for addressing or developing services and it seems necessary to pay attention to the issues identified in this study as a primary principle. Therefore, these results can be used in the development of the COVID-19 crisis management program for Iranian public libraries.
Hasan Ashrafi-Rizi
Hasan Ashrafi-Rizi; Zahra Kazempour; Leila Shahrzadi
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The outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused many challenges especially in production and dissemination of misinformation among people. Dissemination of incorrect statistics about patients, the dead as well as those who have recovered from this disease, are some examples of misinformation. ...
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The outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused many challenges especially in production and dissemination of misinformation among people. Dissemination of incorrect statistics about patients, the dead as well as those who have recovered from this disease, are some examples of misinformation. It seems that insufficient media literacy, complete trust or distrust of the media, the spread of rumors, fragmentation of information, social context, speed misinformation sharing, lack of ethics, different opinions between experts and authorities, the impact of time, and the neglect of the issue are all factors influencing the misinformation sharing. The causes of misinformation are different. Nevertheless, it seems that the main cause for all people is the lack or low level of media and information literacy among them. The realistic structure of dealing with crises must also be anticipated and institutionalized in society. On the other hand, the media can prevent dissemination of misinformation with transparency, speed and accuracy in disseminating information, and appropriate policymaking. These activities include quick determination of the spokesperson of the crisis headquarters during crises, the avoidance of other official’s opinions to providing information to the public, as well as the effective action of cyber police against the dissemination of misinformation in this condition noted. What has been mentioned as relevant factors in the present study is the view of the authors, and it is necessary to examine it by health researchers more.
Nasrin Musarezai; Hasan Ashrafi-Rizi; Leila Shahrzadi
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Introduction: Investigating the health information seeking behavior of users can help librarians to provide appropriate services, and help public libraries to make effective decisions and plans. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the health information seeking behavior of among the ...
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Introduction: Investigating the health information seeking behavior of users can help librarians to provide appropriate services, and help public libraries to make effective decisions and plans. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the health information seeking behavior of among the users of public libraries in Isfahan City, Iran.Methods: In this research with survey method, the statistical population included 6657 users of public libraries in Isfahan City, and the sample size was calculated as 377. The sampling was performed using stratified random sampling method. Data collection tools included a researcher-made Health Information Seeking Behavior questionnaire. The validity of questionnaire was verified by experts in the field of medical library and information science, and its reliability was calculated by Cronbach’s alpha as 0.87. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics via SPSS software.Results: Frequency distribution of health information searches and time spent on searching for health information in each search showed that most of the users searched for health information once a month, and each time they spent 15-30 minutes for health information searches. Moreover, the mean score of components of health information seeking behavior among users showed that the highest mean related to the purposefulness of health information search (63.1 out of 100) and the lowest was of the diversity of health information sources (45.71 out of 100).Conclusion: Public library users do not spend much time on searching for health information. They search for health information based on the various goals and issues they are facing and conduct targeted searches. Moreover, they do not care much about the resources of health information they need.
Hasan Ashrafi-Rizi
Hasan Ashrafi-Rizi
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Introduction: Considering the importance of the role of reviewing articles in the quality of articles submitted for journals, this study was conducted to identify the methods to evaluate and improve reviewer's performance in health scientific journals. Methods: This qualitative research was conducted ...
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Introduction: Considering the importance of the role of reviewing articles in the quality of articles submitted for journals, this study was conducted to identify the methods to evaluate and improve reviewer's performance in health scientific journals. Methods: This qualitative research was conducted using content analysis method. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with experts who have had experience enough in health scientific journals including editors in chief, internal managers, editorial boards, authors’ council with at least 2 years of continuous related work experience in journals and review of at least ten articles. Sampling was carried out using purposeful method, and data were analyzed using content analysis method. Lincoln and Guba method was used to determine the validity and reliability of the analysis based on four criteria of credibility, transferability, certainty, and verifiability. Results: Experts’ opinions about the methods to evaluate and improve the performance of reviewers in health scientific journals were categorized in three categories of practical evaluation (functional self-assessment and other functional evaluations), behavioral evaluation (timeliness, and morality- and commitment-based assessment) and technical evaluation (assessment of activity, assessment of experiences, and evidence-based assessment). The analysis of experts’ viewpoints on motivational methods for improving reviewers cooperation, two categories of encouragement factors (financial, non-financial personal, and non-financial communal), and interaction (process awareness, personal communication, and asking question logically). Analysis of opinions on methods for enhancing scientific abilities of reviewers, showed two categories of awareness (providing transparent and up-to-date rules and guidelines, providing scientific feedback, and training), and strengthening responsive behavior (paying attention to efficient reviewers and strengthening the reviewers’ behavioral intellectual model).Conclusion: Awareness of evaluation, reinforcement, and motivation methods of reviewer's performance, improves the quality of reviews. These findings help health scientific journals managers to increase the quality of article review.
Hasan Ashrafi-Rizi
Hassan Ashrafi-Rizi; Mohammadreza Soleymani; Mohammadreza Hashemian
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Research is considered as an important investment for promoting innovation, knowledge development and economic development of countries. The aim of this study was to determine the economic barriers of health research in Iran. This was a narrative review. The data was collected through studying the articles ...
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Research is considered as an important investment for promoting innovation, knowledge development and economic development of countries. The aim of this study was to determine the economic barriers of health research in Iran. This was a narrative review. The data was collected through studying the articles published on information databases like Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, SID, Magiran, and PubMed. The keywords used in this research included "Barriers to Research", "Research”, “Economics", "Research Market" "Health" and other similar keywords. The study of economic barriers of health researchers showed that four factors including lack of research funding, lower investment in research, inadequate relationship with industry, and the non-commercialization of research results are considered as economic barriers in health research. Considering the new approaches of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education in the field of health research, it is necessary to attract funds from outside universities, strengthen the relationship between industry and academic sectors, improve the quality of researches, and increase commercialization of research results.
Mohammadreza Soleymani; Shahin Mojiri; Hasan Ashrafi-Rizi
Fatemeh Zarmehr; Hasan Ashrafi-Rizi; Ahmad Shabani
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Introduction: Nowadays, social media plays an important role in meeting information needs of individuals, especially students. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of social media in meeting all kinds of information needs based on Norwood's information needs pyramid among the ...
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Introduction: Nowadays, social media plays an important role in meeting information needs of individuals, especially students. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of social media in meeting all kinds of information needs based on Norwood's information needs pyramid among the students in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.Methods: In this survey study, the data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire. The statistical population consisted of students in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Sampling was carried out using random stratified sampling method. The validity of questionnaire was confirmed by experts in library and information science and psychologists; while reliability was calculated based on Cronbach’s alpha (0.89). SPSS software was used for data analysis.Results: The mean of using social media to meet information needs was lower than average among studied students. The means of using social media to meet the coping, helping, enlightening, empowering, and edifying information needs were estimated as 2.461, 2.323, 3.147, 2.448, and 2.463, respectively. Field of study significantly affected the use of social media, while the age had no significant effects.Conclusion: The extent of using social media tools to meet all kinds of information needs of students was less than average in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences; and the enlightening information needs of students were met more than other types of information needs through social media tools. To import the use of social media in meeting information needs, health officials should explain the capabilities of social media to students.
Hasan Ashrafi-Rizi; Niloofar Hodhodinezhad; Leila Shahrzadi; Mohammadreza Soleymani
Volume 13, Issue 6 , November 2017, , Pages 438-444
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Access to valid and new health information as well as capabilities of medical librarians has highlighted their presence in various areas of health. The aim of the present study was to identify the new roles and services of medical librarians in the field of health. This narrative review was conducted ...
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Access to valid and new health information as well as capabilities of medical librarians has highlighted their presence in various areas of health. The aim of the present study was to identify the new roles and services of medical librarians in the field of health. This narrative review was conducted in 2014-2016. The Data was collected through studying the articles published on information databases like Magiran, SID, Noormags, PubMed, Science Direct, Emerald, and Web of Science during the past 15 years (2002 to 2016). The keywords used in this search included "medical librarian", "medical librarianship", "clinical librarian", "roles", "services", and other similar keywords. The new roles and services of librarians were identified after studying and evaluating the contents of the articles. The results showed that the areas of medical librarians’ activities go beyond libraries and according to their abilities and capabilities, they can offer their new services such as media literacy, information literacy, health literacy, health scientometrics, health information services, clinical services, health research services, and design and development of health information retrieval systems. In framework of their new roles and activities, medical librarians should satisfy patients and their families, medical staff, and students and faculty members in the field of health information.
Hassan Ashrafi-Rizi
Volume 13, Issue 4 , November 2016, , Pages 251-252
Fariba Rakhsh; Hasan Ashraf-rizi; Akbar Hasanzadeh; Fatemeh Kamali; Zahra Gholizadeh
Volume 11, Issue 7 , December 2014, , Pages 1026-1035
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Introduction: Hospital libraries have vital role in dissemination of information so that Quality Assessment of services is essential for developing health services. The purpose of the present research was to evaluate the quality of services provided by Hospital libraries of Isfahan using the LibQUAL ...
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Introduction: Hospital libraries have vital role in dissemination of information so that Quality Assessment of services is essential for developing health services. The purpose of the present research was to evaluate the quality of services provided by Hospital libraries of Isfahan using the LibQUAL model. Methods: In a an analytical survey research, 302 users of libraries that belong to Library service quality of Isfahan medical university and Social security organization Hospitals of Isfahan participated .Data was collected by using the LibQUAL questionnaire which validity and reliability of it credited in several researches cronbakh’s alpha was 80. Independent t-tests and paired t-test were conducted to analyze the data in SPSS and Excel. Results: In “service effect” dimension there were significant differences in average of minor and major level of expected services with current level of services. In gharazi hospital (0.2) and alzahara hospital (0.1) results showed positive adequacy gap while in “Information control “and “library as place” dimension there weren’t significant differences in average range .in whole hospitals superiority gap was negative and shariati hospital had highest gap . Conclusion: The findings show all highly important aspects of the “Service affect” dimension in Hospital libraries so that all attempts to be done for enhancing availability of sources particularly electronic resources for who are working in diagnosis and treatment departments. Keywords: Evaluation; Library Services; Libraries, Hospital.
Hasan Ashrafi-rizi; Delaram Hssanzadeh; Zahra Kazempour
Volume 11, Issue 4 , November 2014, , Pages 424-434
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Introduction: Information and media literacy (MIL) enables people to interpret and make informed judgments as users of information and media, as well as to become skillful creators and producers of information and media messages in their own right. The purpose of this research was to determine the rate ...
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Introduction: Information and media literacy (MIL) enables people to interpret and make informed judgments as users of information and media, as well as to become skillful creators and producers of information and media messages in their own right. The purpose of this research was to determine the rate of media and information literacy among Isfahan University of Medical Sciences' students using Global Framework on MIL Indicators. Methods: This is an applied analytical survey research in which the data were collected by a researcher made questionnaire. This questionnaire was provided based on specialists' viewpoints and valid scientific works. Its validity and reliability were confirmed by Library and Information Sciences specialists and Chronbach's alpha (r=0.75) respectively. Statistical population consisted of all students in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and the samples were 375. Sampling method was random stratified sampling. Data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics (Indepemdent T-test and ANOVA). Results: The findings showed that the mean level of media and information literacy among Isfahan University of Medical Sciences' students was 3.86±0.338 (higher than average). The highest mean were “valuing other people's scientific output” with 4.40±0.775 and the lowest mean were “transmission of information through formal presentations” with 3.15±1.23. The mean of “observance copyright”dimension was more than others with 4.22±0.466 and the lowest mean was “exchange of information” dimension with 3.62±0.744. Comparison between gender and married status and the rate of media and information literacy among Isfahan University of Medical Sciences' students showed no significant difference, but there was significant difference between educational degree and rate of media and information literacy. Conclusion: The results showed that the rate of media and information literacy among Isfahan University of Medical Sciences' students was higher than average. But students didn't have enough ability in transmission of information through formal presentations, presentation of scientific knowledge in written formats as well as start a new activity with little information. In general, all students and education practitioners should pay special attention to factors affecting in improving media and information literacy as a main capability in using printed and electronic media.
Mahnaz Abedi; Hasan Ashrafi- Rizi; Firoozeh Zare –Farashbandi; Rasoul Nouri; Akbar Hassanzadeh
Volume 11, Issue 5 , October 2014, , Pages 593-606
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Introduction: Information seeking behavior is the most important subject of researcher’s interest for identifies the real needs and problems of the users in retrieving and using information. The outcome of the process at the Search Information Review the manner and type of information that can ...
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Introduction: Information seeking behavior is the most important subject of researcher’s interest for identifies the real needs and problems of the users in retrieving and using information. The outcome of the process at the Search Information Review the manner and type of information that can be referred Gnndgan offered. The aim of this research is Comparison on Information Seeking Behavior of the Post Graduated Students in Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and Isfahan University in Writing Dissertation based on Carol Kuhlthau Model of Information Search Process in 2012. Methods: Research method is survey and data collected tool is Narmenji questionnaire that is based on kracker questionnaire, namely "research process questionnaire” and it is localized. Validity tools confirmed by LIS professionals and Narmnjy (2010) has mentioned Cronbach's alpha levels for the reliability of the questionnaire for the cognitive aspects (thoughts) of 78% and 87% for the emotional aspects (feelings). The population of the study was all master students of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and Isfahan University who entered the University. The sample size was determined 196 people based on the Cochran formula and sampling was simple random. Type of statistical was description (mean and frequency) and inferential (Independent T-test and Pearson Correlation) and the software which is used was SPSS20. Results: The findings showed that there were some major differences in following up the Kuhlthau model between students of Isfahan University and Isfahan Medical Sciences University, so that Isfahan Medical Sciences University followed only In one or more stages the order steps of this pattern. In the first stage (uncertainty) and sixth (relief), no significant difference was found between students at the two universities. While none of the stage of thoughts, there was no difference between the two universities. Differences in actions (total stages) were significant between these two universities. The relationship between gender and the Kuhlthau model showed that there is a significant relationship the fourth stage (Formulation) and the total score of feelings. Also there was a significant and inverse relationship between the third stage (Exploration) of feelings and age of students. Conclusion: The results showed that in writing dissertation Isfahan University students did not act in accordance with the stage of Kuhlthau model and only Isfahan Medical Sciences University student 20% act in accordance with its order. There are significant differences between some of the stage of feelings and actions of students' information seeking behavior of two universities. There is significant relation between fourth stage (Formulation) of feelings Kuhlthau model with gender in a way that men show greater confidence in the information seeking process. In the third stage of the feelings (doubt) there is a significant inverse relation with age so that older student shows less doubt in the process of information seeking. Key Words: Information Seeking Behavior; Students; Dissertation; Academic; Universities.
Morteza Amraei; Hasan Ashrafi Rizi; Ahmad Papi; Susan Bahrami; Rahele Samuei
Volume 8, Issue 5 , November and December 2011
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Introduction: In recent decades, abilities related to emotional intelligence attracted the attention of many organizations and researchers. Emotional intelligence provides a favorable environment for effective communication. It is a means by which users can express their needs and expectations to receive ...
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Introduction: In recent decades, abilities related to emotional intelligence attracted the attention of many organizations and researchers. Emotional intelligence provides a favorable environment for effective communication. It is a means by which users can express their needs and expectations to receive support from librarians. This study determined the relationship between emotional intelligence and communication skills of librarians in Isfahan University and Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in 2011. Methods: In this descriptive-correlational study, data was collected by standardized questionnaires of Queendom Communication Skills and Shrink Emotional Intelligence. Statistical community included 117 librarians of academic libraries in Isfahan University and Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in 2011. Subjects were selected by census sampling. Validity and reliability of the questionnaires were confirmed by face and content validity and coefficient of Cronbach's alpha (r = 0.86, r = 0.92). Data was collected by interviews. Data was analyzed by SPSS16 and two levels of descriptive (mean ± SD) and inferential statistics (Pearson correlation coefficient and t-test). Results: Our results showed that mean of emotional intelligence and its components in librarians of Isfahan University and Isfahan University of Medical Sciences were less than average. However, self motivation component of emotional intelligence in Isfahan University was more than average. All aspects of communication skills among librarians of Isfahan University and Isfahan University of Medical Sciences were higher than average. There was a significant and positive relationship between emotional intelligence and communication skills of librarians of Isfahan University (r = 0.525, P < 0.001) and Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (r = 0.515, P < 0.001). Conclusion: This research showed a significant positive relationship between emotional intelligence and communication skills. Therefore, high level of emotional intelligence among librarians leads to favorable communication between librarian and users. Librarians with abilities necessary for emotional intelligence offer services which satisfy most users. It can be concluded that having a desired level of emotional intelligence is the necessary factor for librarians to have favorable communication with users. Emotional intelligence can be improved by specialized courses. Keywords: Universities; Libraries; Librarians; Emotional Intelligence.
Hassan Ashrafi Rizi
Volume 8, Issue 3 , July and August 2011
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علیجانی، رحیم؛ کرمی، نورا...؛ خدمات مرجع و اطلاعیابی: از نظریه تا عمل. ویراستهی زاهد بیگدلی. تهران: نشر چاپار، 1388، 220 ص، شابک: 5-25-5294-600-978.واژههای کلیدی: نقد؛ خدمات مرجع؛ ...
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علیجانی، رحیم؛ کرمی، نورا...؛ خدمات مرجع و اطلاعیابی: از نظریه تا عمل. ویراستهی زاهد بیگدلی. تهران: نشر چاپار، 1388، 220 ص، شابک: 5-25-5294-600-978.واژههای کلیدی: نقد؛ خدمات مرجع؛ کتابخانهها.
Rezvan Ojaghi; Hassan Ashrafi Rizi
Volume 8, Issue 2 , May and June 2011
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مقدمه:اطلاعات و تکنولوژی در یک چرخهی رو به رشد یکدیگر را با اثر متقابل ارتقا میدهند و هر یک به رشد دیگری کمک میکنند، ولی در این میان سیستمهایی که حجم عظیم اطلاعات ...
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مقدمه:اطلاعات و تکنولوژی در یک چرخهی رو به رشد یکدیگر را با اثر متقابل ارتقا میدهند و هر یک به رشد دیگری کمک میکنند، ولی در این میان سیستمهایی که حجم عظیم اطلاعات را سامان دهند، آن را در قالبهای تکنولوژی جای دهند و امکان استفادهی مؤثر از آن را پدید آورند، نقش به سزایی بر عهده دارند. بنابراین بهترین راه رسیدن به این دستاورد مهم، طراحی سیستمهای اطلاعاتی مناسب است. تعاریف بسیاری در علوم مختلف در این زمینه وجود دارد. واژهنامهی انجمن کتابداری و اطلاع رسانی امریکا (The ALA Glossary of Library and Information Science)، سیستمهای اطلاعاتی را چنین تعریف میکند: «یک سیستم کاملطراحی شده برای تولید، جمعآوری، سازماندهی (پردازش)، ذخیره، بازیابی و اشاعهیاطلاعات در یک مؤسسه، سازمان یا هر حوزهی تعریف شدهی دیگر از جامعه» (1).خدمات الکترونیکی و فنآوری اطلاعات و ارتباطات، ابزار و بستر مناسبی را برای ایجاد سیستمهای اطلاعاتی کتابخانهای و ارایهی خدمات یکپارچه فراهم کرده است و امروزه به عنوان بخش مهمی از نظام اطلاع رسانی کشور مورد توجه قرار دارد. طراحی سیستمهای اطلاعاتی کتابخانهای مناسب، در افزایش سرعت ارایهی خدمات و کمک به تصمیمگیری در زمانی محدود برای مدیران و نیز در افزایش سرعت و دقت عملیات خدمات به کاربران تأثیر به سزایی دارد.در نتیجه کتابداران حرفهای که ماهیتاً و از طریق آموزش به سوی تحلیل سیستم سوق داده میشوند، نیاز به آموزش و مهارتهای خاص دارند و به عنوان تحلیلگر سیستم، مسؤولیت طراحی سیستم و نظارت بر اجرای طرح را بر عهده خواهند داشت (2).نقدی بر کتاب سیستمهای اطلاعاتی با تأکید بر سیستمهای کتابخانهای و اطلاع رسانی
Hassan Ashrafirizi; Zahra Kazempour
Volume 8, Issue 1 , March and April 2011
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Introduction: Today, stress is one of the human’s problems particularly in developing and developed countries. So, many people try to determine these factors and presented suitable solutions. The purpose of this research was to determine job stressors among librarians of Isfahan University of Medical ...
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Introduction: Today, stress is one of the human’s problems particularly in developing and developed countries. So, many people try to determine these factors and presented suitable solutions. The purpose of this research was to determine job stressors among librarians of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran in 2009. Methods: This study was survey research in which data was collected by questionnaire. Questionnaire validity confirmed by specialists and its reliability determined by Cronbach’s alpha, as (r = 0.91). 77 librarians were studied in this research. Considering the small sample size, the participants were selected by census method. The method of data collection was interview. Data analyzed using SPSS software and descriptive statistics and inferential tests. Results: The most effective stressor was lack of support for caregivers and the least important factor was Lack of identified audience groups. Ranking of stressors by four dimensions of Lothans indicate that organization structures dimension has the highest average and physical conditions dimension has the lowest average. There was a significant correlation between age, job experience and degree of education and stress factors. Conclusion: The results showed that the most important stressors are, respectively, the lack of manager’s support, lack of attention to job promotion, job insecurity, work only to eliminate any obligation and lack of library manager’s collaboration. Thus, managers should identify stress factors and eliminate them. Keywords: Stress; Psychological; Librarians; Academic Libraries.
