The relation of emotional intelligence to librarians' empowerment: A case study of Tabriz academic libraries
Subject Areas : Journal of Knowledge StudiesFahimeh Babolhavaeji 1 , vahid Aghakishizadeh 2
1 - Faculty member of Department of Library and Information Science, Islamic Azad University, Science &Research Branch.
2 - Master of Library Information Science,Central librari of Bonab.
Keywords: Emotional intelligence, Tabriz, empowerment, Librarians, Academic Libraries, human resource management,
Abstract :
Purpose: This research aims to survey the relationship between librarians' emotional intelligence and empowerment, who work in Tabriz academic libraries. Methodology: For attaining this goal, we have used two research instruments, that included two questionnaires, Bar-On EI Scale and Model (consist of 30 questions for Emotional Intelligence Measurement), Nokelainen and Ruhotie Empowerment Model, consist of 10 questions for Empowerment Measurement. These questionnaires were distributed among 136 samples, who were working in Tabriz universities. Then, results of measurement have been analyzed using statistical descriptive and inferential methods (Pearson’s Correlation Test and Linear Regression). Findings: According to the findings, there is a significant relation (0.404 Pearson Correlations and 0.163 R Square) between EI and Empowerment of academic librarians in Tabriz. The score of EI has been attained 111.5221, which in comparison with scale (90-120) is high. And, the score of librarians' empowerment has been attained 40.6838. This score in comparison with scale (40-50) is very high. Conclusion: This research is the first report to collect data relating to librarians' emotional intelligence and empowerment in Iran.
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