List of Articles Information technology infrastructure

• Open Access Article
  • Abstract Page
  • Full-Text
  
  1 - Presenting a model of effective factors on evaluating the professional competencies of the heads of Islamic Azad University based on the global level using the knowledge management component
  reza haratian alireza chenari FATAH NAZEM
  Objective: The aim of presenting a model of factors affecting the evaluation of professional competencies of the heads of Islamic Azad University based on the global level was done using the knowledge management component.Method: The research method was applied in terms More

  Objective: The aim of presenting a model of factors affecting the evaluation of professional competencies of the heads of Islamic Azad University based on the global level was done using the knowledge management component.Method: The research method was applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-survey in terms of data collection method, as well as exploratory in terms of mixed data type. In the quantitative section, a researcher-made questionnaire based on standard questionnaires and the results of qualitative section interviews were used to collect data. To calculate the validity of the questionnaire, the validity of content and structure was used. The findings indicated the validity of the measurement tool. Also, Cronbach's alpha coefficient was used to assess the reliability. Also, the collected data obtained from the quantitative part were analyzed through inferential statistics (sample t-test, paired t-test and structural equation modeling) and using LISREL software.The effective factors are information technology infrastructure, economic policies, educational and research factor, organizational policy, a model has been introduced according to the mentioned factors, which is well-suited.Due to their association, they are in good current condition. However, there is a difference between the current and favorable situation of the factors affecting the evaluation of the professional competencies of the heads of the Islamic Azad University on a global level using the knowledge management component. Manuscript profile
• Open Access Article
  • Abstract Page
  • Full-Text
  
  2 - Studying the status of information technology infrastructure in central libraries of Islamic Azad University, Fifth Region
  nadjla hariri yari hossein yari firoz abadi
  The present research which has been done by survey method was planned to study the status of information technology infrastructure in the central libraries of Islamic Azad University, fifth Region. The research population includes fifteen central libraries. To collect n More

  The present research which has been done by survey method was planned to study the status of information technology infrastructure in the central libraries of Islamic Azad University, fifth Region. The research population includes fifteen central libraries. To collect needed information two questionnaires were distributed for managers and librarians working in mentioned libraries. Also, findings analysis was conducted by Excel software. Research findings in all central libraries indicate that 62.5% of librarians have graduated in Librarianship and 37.5% of them have graduated in other disciplines. Additionally, 73.3% of managers have Librarianship education. Study of hardware facilities shows that the most used hardwares, which are being used in these libraries, are computers, Printers, USPs, Telephones and Scanners. Library software and teaching CD-ROMS are the most common softwares being used at the academic libraries in Islamic Azad University, Fifth Region. The most application of electronic facilities belongs to e-books in the form of CD and online databases. Library managers express that the lack of sufficient learning and lack of trained staff are the major barriers in information technology learning. Almost 40% of libraries managers have passed educational courses to learn how to use information technology effectively.   Manuscript profile