نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
کلیدواژهها
عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
Introduction: It is necessary for every organization to periodically study its structure. The aim of
this study was to identify the organizational structures of libraries of university of medical
sciences in Iran based on Stephen Robbins model.
Methods: This was a descriptive survey. The study population included all the central library
managers of medical university libraries in Iran in 2010-2011 (n = 44). Fifteen managers were
selected through simple random sampling method. Data were collected using the standard
translated questionnaire of Robbins. The validity of this scale has been confirmed using seven
library and management professionals and specialists. Its reliability was obtained 87% using
Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. Data were analyzed by SPSS software and descriptive statistics.
Results: Libraries in universities of medical sciences in Iran lack efficient structures and are not
in an acceptable rate, i.e. the complexity was less than the average level, and the formalization
and centralization were greater than the standard level.
Conclusion: The study results suggested that the organizational structures of universities of
medical sciences in Iran are not efficient. Dimensions of the given structures need to be revised.
کلیدواژهها English