Application of information and communication technology in Organization of Libraries of Astan Quds Razavi

Subject Areas : Journal of Knowledge Studies

maryam  mosavi ¹ (Master degree of Islamic Azad University- science &Research Branch)
sedigheh  moohamad esmaeel ² (Assistant professor of Islamic Azad University , - science &Research Branch)

Received: 2009-07-03 Accepted : 2009-11-30 Published : 2010-05-22

Keywords: Information and communication technology (ICT), Libraries automation, Organization of Libraries of Astan Quds Razavi,

Abstract :

Purpose: The shape and functions of libraries is now changing with the application of information and communication technologies (ICTs). The aim of this research is to investigate the present state of information and communication technology usage on the basis of managers and librarians’ attitude in the Organization of Libraries of Astan Quds Razavi. Methodology: Themethod used is descriptive survey. To collect needed data a questionnaire was utilized. Findings: The research findings showed thatfactors affecting high usage of ICTs are ICT training, allocation of budget, and ICT infrastructure; ICT is used well in acquisition and organization departments of the organization; ICT usage causes increased quality of acquiring and organizing information resources and services. Conclusions: There are impediments and problems of ICT usage which follow in order as lack of employees’ ICT knowledge, insufficient budgets, lack of standard software packages, and unsuitable structure of ICT.