The relationship between organizational culture and librarians' creativity at public and university libraries in the Kermanshah

Subject Areas : Journal of Knowledge Studies

sara moradi ¹ , Mozafar Cheshmeh-Sohra ² , Mahmoud Moradi ³

1 - Department of Knowledge and Information Science, Islamic Azad University, Hamedan Branch
2 - Department of Knowledge and Information Science, University of Isfahan
3 - Department of Knowledge and Information Science, Razi University

Received: 2014-07-04 Accepted : 2014-10-16 Published : 2016-05-21

Keywords: Creativity, Kermanshah, Organizational Culture, Librarians, Academic Libraries, public libraries,

Abstract :

Purpose: It aims to examine the relationship between organizational culture and creativity of librarians in public and university libraries in Kermanshah. Methodology: For measuring each variables of the research, it posed two questions. The population of this study consisted of 131 public and university librarians in Kermanshah. According to Krejcie Morgan's table, 98 people were selected as the sample size. Findings: Organizational culture of public and university libraries in the Kermanshah is more than average level. There is a significant relationship between two aspects of organizational culture (Adaptability and Consistency) and creativity of librarians. But, there is no significant relationship between two other aspects of organizational culture (Involvement and Mission) and creativity of librarians. Conclusion: The organizational culture as a facilitator and motivator has a direct relation with creativity of librarians. It is concluded that there is a significant relationship between organizational culture and the librarians' creativity. As a result, organizational culture can lead to creativity in people.

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