List of Articles Mozaffar Cheshmeh Sohrabi

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  1 - The Acceptance and use of Latin on-line databases among faculty members of Kermanshah universities based on Unified Theory of Acceptance and use of Technology (UTAUT)
  negin hoseini Mehrdokht Vazirpour Keshmiri Mozaffar Cheshmeh Sohrabi
  Purpose: The main objective of this research is to evaluate acceptance and use of Latin on-line data-bases among faculty members of Kermanshah universities based on UTAUT(Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology) theory. Methodology: Analytic – descri More

  Purpose: The main objective of this research is to evaluate acceptance and use of Latin on-line data-bases among faculty members of Kermanshah universities based on UTAUT(Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology) theory. Methodology: Analytic – descriptive model is used. For data –gathering a questionnaire has been used. Statistical population include all faculty members (Razi university, medical science university and Islamic Azad university Kermanshah branch) totally 725 members. Stratified- random sampling was used and to determine the sample size. Morgan table was used. The sample size was 254 and totally 245 questionnaire was completed. Findings: The findings indicate that the faculties have accepted on-line data base and use it extensively. It was determined that there is a significant relationship between performance expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions, behavioral intention, voluntariness, anxiety, on –line acceptance variable; but there is no significant relationship between effort expectancy and acceptance. The findings also indicate that there is a significant relationship between gender and acceptance but there is no significant relationship between gender and online data base use. There is also a significant relationship between acceptance and use and faculty’s degree, but such a relationship. Does not exist either between age and use, or experience, acceptance and use. Conclusion: Conclusion showed that acceptance for inclusion in activities and use of information and communication technology, online databases, especially in Latin Strategic and operational planning which components should be considered and the effectiveness of each component of this theory is how to be based on the strategic plan was necessary. Manuscript profile
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  2 - A survey on Information Literacy of the bachelor senior students in Arak University of science and technology in digital environment (during 2008- 2009)
  elham miri Mozaffar Cheshmeh Sohrabi
  Purpose: This research aims to determine the level of information literacy of the B.S. senior students of the Iran Science and Technology University- Arak Branch. Methodology:The research method is analytical survery.The data is gatherered by an organized quastionnare, More

  Purpose: This research aims to determine the level of information literacy of the B.S. senior students of the Iran Science and Technology University- Arak Branch. Methodology:The research method is analytical survery.The data is gatherered by an organized quastionnare,The statistical population include 213 senoir students of B.S. among whom 83% are answered the  questionnaires.The basic information for the questions were extracted from Standard of US.Educational and Research Libraries Society, Standard for New York Libraries Society,Standard of International Educational Technology Society and the criteria of US.Educational Test Center.The data analysis is done by SPSS using descriptive and inferential statistics such as: frequency,independent t and variance analysis. Findings: The results show that the majority of the research population are lower than average level in distinction of need to information, but in access skills, evaluation and using of information as well as orientation with juridical issues of information , skills of background literacy information and understanding of information importanceare higher than the average level.Also the most effective factor in information literacy of students is declared unofficial learning via university professors and friends. Conclusion:As a rsult, information literacy of the students after statistical analysis is higher than the average level with the average number 2.36.The first hypotheses regarding the low information literacy of the students then is not confirmed, but the other hypotheses regarding the equality of information literacy of the different courses- day and night courses- and the gender equality– male and female -is confirmed.     Manuscript profile
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  3 - A Comparative Study of Public Libraries of Kurdestan Province with IFLA Standards
  Safura Mirkay Ali Akbar Famil Rohani Famil Rohani Mozafar Cheshme Sohrabi
  Purpose: It is a comparative investigation of Kurdistan public libraries with IFLA standards. The findings of this paper can assist library officials and managers to identify information and knowledge demands of public library users. It can also provide resources throug More

  Purpose: It is a comparative investigation of Kurdistan public libraries with IFLA standards. The findings of this paper can assist library officials and managers to identify information and knowledge demands of public library users. It can also provide resources through identification of public libraries' weak points and shortages that can help libraries' management for future planning. Methodology: A descriptive approach was considered and all the data were collected through questionnaires, observation and telephone interview with library officials. Findings: Results derived from data analysis in this paper indicated failure in different aspects of public libraries of Kurdistan cities such as physical space and building, library complexes and the number of visitors. Public libraries of Kurdistan cities are below the level of IFLA standards in terms of specialized man power. As mentioned earlier, general results of this research showed that public libraries in Kurdistan are below the level of IFLA standards. For that reason we have provided some proposals for improvements of these libraries. Conclusion: Development and promotion of knowledge and mental aptitude of society is the core objective of public libraries as social and cultural institutions. To gain this objectives development of libraries and free of charge services are of high importance. For this cause not only quantitative development is required but qualitative improvement criteria must be considered.   Manuscript profile
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  4 - The relationship between organizational culture and librarians' creativity at public and university libraries in the Kermanshah
  sara moradi Mozafar Cheshmeh-Sohra Mahmoud Moradi
  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 co More

  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. Manuscript profile
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  5 - Investigating the effect of emotional intelligence of librarians in the Razi University libraries on the M.A students' satisfaction
  Mahsa Nosrati Faramarz Soheili Mozafar Cheshmeh Sohrabi
  Purpose: The purpose of the present study is to investigate the effect of emotional intelligence of librarians in the libraries of Razi University on the level of satisfaction of M A. students. Methodology: The study was a descriptive survey. Two questionnaires were us More

  Purpose: The purpose of the present study is to investigate the effect of emotional intelligence of librarians in the libraries of Razi University on the level of satisfaction of M A. students. Methodology: The study was a descriptive survey. Two questionnaires were used to collect data. In order to investigate the level of emotional intelligence, the standard test of emotional intelligence (Bar-On) has been used and also to investigate the level of students’ satisfaction, a researcher-made questionnaire was used. To assess reliability, Cronbach's alpha was used to test the level of emotional intelligence questionnaire, 84% and 91% satisfaction was reported. The first group includes 43 of managers and librarians working in libraries of Razi University (including the central library and seven college-libraries). The second group includes 1568 of M A. students of Razi University that 291 of them were chosen as a sample through incidental-classical sampling. The data were analyzed using both descriptive and analytical tests using SPSS software version 21. The descriptive statistics of the main characteristics such as frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation were used in inferential statistics; Pearson’s correlation test, one sample t and t for independent samples were used. Findings: Findings showed that emotional intelligence of librarians in Razi University affects graduate students’ satisfaction of library management, productivity, and quality of personal behavior. Emotional intelligence of Razi University librarians and students' satisfaction of library services are above average. Conclusion: The more the emotional intelligence of librarians in Razi University, the more ratification of graduate students. Moreover, emotional intelligence can be considered as an important criterion in hiring librarians and library staff. Manuscript profile