The Most Important Factors Creating a Strategic Gap in Iran's Public Libraries
Objective: The aim of this research is to identify the most important factors creating strategic gaps in public libraries in Iran. Methodology: This applied research was conducted using a qualitative-quantitative approach with an exploratory orientation. A researcher-made questionnaire, designed to...
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| author | Maryam Kohzadi thneh Atefeh Zarei Fakhradin Maroofi Behrooz Bayat |
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| description | Objective: The aim of this research is to identify the most important factors creating strategic gaps in public libraries in Iran.
Methodology: This applied research was conducted using a qualitative-quantitative approach with an exploratory orientation. A researcher-made questionnaire, designed to examine the perspectives of public library managers throughout the country, was used. The research sample consisted of 20 experts in strategic management and information science for the qualitative section, and 31 general managers of public libraries in Iran for the quantitative section. The sample was selected using a purposive method. To validate the extracted factors, confirmatory factor analysis (first-order) and one-sample t-test were used to examine the mean status of factors related to strategic management processes. SPSS 25 and AMOS software were used for data analysis.
Findings: The factors creating the largest strategic gaps in public libraries in Iran include lack of attention to factors such as organizational culture growth and excellence, political, legal, and governmental factors and their predicted effects, lack of supervision and control by managers, non-use of specialized software, lack of support from strategies for specific cultural products of society, lack of a unified and cohesive framework for strategies, lack of attention to user segmentation in public libraries based on needs, and neglecting the upgrading of information systems and advanced technology. Based on the overall results, it can be concluded that all these factors require revision as they are not in a desirable state.
Conclusion: The evaluation and analysis of strategic gaps in public libraries can help us become aware of mistakes as well as future issues, and assist us in timely corrections to the library's path. It also provides essential information for effective decision-making and resource allocation, which is one of the key activities in management. Corrective actions should be carried out within a suitable timeframe and on a continuous basis. Continuous and timely evaluation enables library managers to obtain the necessary information for implementing a successful strategic management system in the library. Senior managers need to have different measures in strategic management, especially in the process of formulating and implementing strategies, taking into account the needs of the community. It can be said that strategic planning is the most accepted management method in public libraries, and achieving this requires examining the set of factors related to the planning process, creating a suitable environment within the organization, and making decisions based on proper guidelines. The process of strategic management in the library should be simple and clear. Managers should assign various tasks to employees and organize different gatherings in the library. The strategic management process should encourage and strengthen creativity and innovation in the library. Library managers must understand the strategies and be committed to its implementation and express the desired strategy in one sentence. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a023a0ef44a54b5fb8eefeb43b5a1a0e2024-12-23T16:46:56ZfasCentral Library of Astan Quds Razaviکتابداری و اطلاعرسانی1680-96372676-59772024-11-0127310713410.30481/lis.2023.416962.2095183563The Most Important Factors Creating a Strategic Gap in Iran's Public LibrariesMaryam Kohzadi thneh0Atefeh Zarei1Fakhradin Maroofi2Behrooz Bayat31. PhD Student of Information Science and knowledge, , Hamedan Branch, Islamic Azad University , Hamedan, Iran.Assistant Prof., Department of Information Science and knowledge, Hamedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Hamedan, Iran.Associate Professor، Department of Business Management, Faculty of Humanities ,University of Kurdistan, Faculty of Literature and Social Sciences, Kurdistan, Iran4. Assistant Prof., Department of Information Science and knowledge, Hamedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Hamedan, Iran.Objective: The aim of this research is to identify the most important factors creating strategic gaps in public libraries in Iran. Methodology: This applied research was conducted using a qualitative-quantitative approach with an exploratory orientation. A researcher-made questionnaire, designed to examine the perspectives of public library managers throughout the country, was used. The research sample consisted of 20 experts in strategic management and information science for the qualitative section, and 31 general managers of public libraries in Iran for the quantitative section. The sample was selected using a purposive method. To validate the extracted factors, confirmatory factor analysis (first-order) and one-sample t-test were used to examine the mean status of factors related to strategic management processes. SPSS 25 and AMOS software were used for data analysis. Findings: The factors creating the largest strategic gaps in public libraries in Iran include lack of attention to factors such as organizational culture growth and excellence, political, legal, and governmental factors and their predicted effects, lack of supervision and control by managers, non-use of specialized software, lack of support from strategies for specific cultural products of society, lack of a unified and cohesive framework for strategies, lack of attention to user segmentation in public libraries based on needs, and neglecting the upgrading of information systems and advanced technology. Based on the overall results, it can be concluded that all these factors require revision as they are not in a desirable state. Conclusion: The evaluation and analysis of strategic gaps in public libraries can help us become aware of mistakes as well as future issues, and assist us in timely corrections to the library's path. It also provides essential information for effective decision-making and resource allocation, which is one of the key activities in management. Corrective actions should be carried out within a suitable timeframe and on a continuous basis. Continuous and timely evaluation enables library managers to obtain the necessary information for implementing a successful strategic management system in the library. Senior managers need to have different measures in strategic management, especially in the process of formulating and implementing strategies, taking into account the needs of the community. It can be said that strategic planning is the most accepted management method in public libraries, and achieving this requires examining the set of factors related to the planning process, creating a suitable environment within the organization, and making decisions based on proper guidelines. The process of strategic management in the library should be simple and clear. Managers should assign various tasks to employees and organize different gatherings in the library. The strategic management process should encourage and strengthen creativity and innovation in the library. Library managers must understand the strategies and be committed to its implementation and express the desired strategy in one sentence.https://lis.aqr-libjournal.ir/article_183563_a77a5ffb0a9e9989d6ffc01be52e4aaf.pdfobjective: the aim of this research is to identify the most important factors creating strategic gaps in public libraries in iran. methodology: this applied research was conducted using a qualitative-quantitative approach with an exploratory orientatdesigned to examine the perspectives of public library managers throughout the countrywas used. the research sample consisted of 20 experts in strategic management and information science for the qualitative sectionand 31 general managers of public libraries in iran for the quantitative section. the sample was selected using a purposive method. to validate the extracted factorsconfirmatory factor analysis (first-order) and one-sample t-test were used to examine the mean status of factors related to strategic management processes. spss 25 and amos software were used for data analysis. findings: the factors creating the largpoliticallegaland governmental factors and their predicted effectslack of supervision and control by managersnon-use of specialized softwarelack of support from strategies for specific cultural products of societylack of a unified and cohesive framework for strategieslack of attention to user segmentation in public libraries based on needsand neglecting the upgrading of information systems and advanced technology. based on the overall resultsit can be concluded that all these factors require revision as they are not in a desirable state. conclusion: the evaluation and analysis of strategic gaps in public libraries can help us become aware of mistakes as well as future issuesand assist us in timely corrections to the library's path. it also provides essential information for effective decision-making and resource allocationwhich is one of the key activities in management. corrective actions should be carried out within a suitable timeframe and on a continuous basis. continuous and timely evaluation enables library managers to obtain the necessary information for implemespecially in the process of formulating and implementing strategiestaking into account the needs of the community. it can be said that strategic planning is the most accepted management method in public librariesand achieving this requires examining the set of factors related to the planning processcreating a suitable environment within the organizationand making decisions based on proper guidelines. the process of strategic management in the library should be simple and clear. managers should assign various tasks to employees and organize different gatherings in the library. the strategic manageme |
| spellingShingle | Maryam Kohzadi thneh Atefeh Zarei Fakhradin Maroofi Behrooz Bayat The Most Important Factors Creating a Strategic Gap in Iran's Public Libraries کتابداری و اطلاعرسانی objective: the aim of this research is to identify the most important factors creating strategic gaps in public libraries in iran. methodology: this applied research was conducted using a qualitative-quantitative approach with an exploratory orientat designed to examine the perspectives of public library managers throughout the country was used. the research sample consisted of 20 experts in strategic management and information science for the qualitative section and 31 general managers of public libraries in iran for the quantitative section. the sample was selected using a purposive method. to validate the extracted factors confirmatory factor analysis (first-order) and one-sample t-test were used to examine the mean status of factors related to strategic management processes. spss 25 and amos software were used for data analysis. findings: the factors creating the larg political legal and governmental factors and their predicted effects lack of supervision and control by managers non-use of specialized software lack of support from strategies for specific cultural products of society lack of a unified and cohesive framework for strategies lack of attention to user segmentation in public libraries based on needs and neglecting the upgrading of information systems and advanced technology. based on the overall results it can be concluded that all these factors require revision as they are not in a desirable state. conclusion: the evaluation and analysis of strategic gaps in public libraries can help us become aware of mistakes as well as future issues and assist us in timely corrections to the library's path. it also provides essential information for effective decision-making and resource allocation which is one of the key activities in management. corrective actions should be carried out within a suitable timeframe and on a continuous basis. continuous and timely evaluation enables library managers to obtain the necessary information for implem especially in the process of formulating and implementing strategies taking into account the needs of the community. it can be said that strategic planning is the most accepted management method in public libraries and achieving this requires examining the set of factors related to the planning process creating a suitable environment within the organization and making decisions based on proper guidelines. the process of strategic management in the library should be simple and clear. managers should assign various tasks to employees and organize different gatherings in the library. the strategic manageme |
| title | The Most Important Factors Creating a Strategic Gap
in Iran's Public Libraries |
| title_full | The Most Important Factors Creating a Strategic Gap
in Iran's Public Libraries |
| title_fullStr | The Most Important Factors Creating a Strategic Gap
in Iran's Public Libraries |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Most Important Factors Creating a Strategic Gap
in Iran's Public Libraries |
| title_short | The Most Important Factors Creating a Strategic Gap
in Iran's Public Libraries |
| title_sort | most important factors creating a strategic gap in iran s public libraries |
| topic | objective: the aim of this research is to identify the most important factors creating strategic gaps in public libraries in iran. methodology: this applied research was conducted using a qualitative-quantitative approach with an exploratory orientat designed to examine the perspectives of public library managers throughout the country was used. the research sample consisted of 20 experts in strategic management and information science for the qualitative section and 31 general managers of public libraries in iran for the quantitative section. the sample was selected using a purposive method. to validate the extracted factors confirmatory factor analysis (first-order) and one-sample t-test were used to examine the mean status of factors related to strategic management processes. spss 25 and amos software were used for data analysis. findings: the factors creating the larg political legal and governmental factors and their predicted effects lack of supervision and control by managers non-use of specialized software lack of support from strategies for specific cultural products of society lack of a unified and cohesive framework for strategies lack of attention to user segmentation in public libraries based on needs and neglecting the upgrading of information systems and advanced technology. based on the overall results it can be concluded that all these factors require revision as they are not in a desirable state. conclusion: the evaluation and analysis of strategic gaps in public libraries can help us become aware of mistakes as well as future issues and assist us in timely corrections to the library's path. it also provides essential information for effective decision-making and resource allocation which is one of the key activities in management. corrective actions should be carried out within a suitable timeframe and on a continuous basis. continuous and timely evaluation enables library managers to obtain the necessary information for implem especially in the process of formulating and implementing strategies taking into account the needs of the community. it can be said that strategic planning is the most accepted management method in public libraries and achieving this requires examining the set of factors related to the planning process creating a suitable environment within the organization and making decisions based on proper guidelines. the process of strategic management in the library should be simple and clear. managers should assign various tasks to employees and organize different gatherings in the library. the strategic manageme |
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