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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Main Authors:	Maryam Kohzadi thneh, Atefeh Zarei, Fakhradin Maroofi, Behrooz Bayat
Format:	Article
Language:	fas
Published:	Central Library of Astan Quds Razavi 2024-11-01
Series:	کتابداری و اطلاع‌رسانی
Subjects:	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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