a cost-benefit analysis of the integrated systems in the iranian academic libraries

purpose: the main aim of this study was to determine the cost-utility of the integrated systems in the iranian academic libraries. methodology: this applied research was conducted through a survey method. the statistical population consisted of 118 academic libraries among which 75 libraries were selected using stratified sampling method. the researcher-made questionnaire was distributed among them. finally 73 questionnaires were collected and the related data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics by spss. findings: security and functionality were the most important priorities of choosing ils by the libraries. amongst the evaluated ilss, payam-e-mashregh was the least costly system and the self-made systems were the most costly ones. besides, payam-e-mashregh was the most satisfactory system while the least satisfaction was with the self-made systems. finally, payam-e-mashregh had the best cost-utility ratio.