Information literacy in public libraries from the perspective of public libraries’ policymakers; an exploratory study

Information Literacy Training in Canada’s Public Libraries

Information Literacy Training in Public Libraries: A Case from Canada

The purpose of this study was to explore the current state of information literacy (IL) training and to identify the strategies and methods used by Canadian public libraries in improving IL skills for their staff and patrons. Also, the study sought to identify problems associated with the development of IL training. This study employed document analysis, observations, and focus group interviews...

Designing Health Information Services Model in Tehran’s Public Libraries

Purpose: Considering that health information has a fundamental role in increasing the level of health of people in today's societies, it provides a suitable platform for the growth and development of health systems in different countries. This study aimed to investigate the health information needs and how to access health information among those referred to public libraries in Tehran. Method:...

Information Literacy in Public Libraries: a Covert Operation

The participative and collaborative technologies of Web 2.0 are being utilised by libraries in their information literacy programs. Supporting independent learning and literacy are core public library roles, along with providing physical and virtual places for social and community interaction. This paper considers the appl ication of Web 2.0 tools to public library’s information literacy progra...

Analysis the privacy statement of the American Public Libraries and provide privacy statement for public libraries in Iran

Aim: The purpose of this study was to review the privacy statement of the American top public libraries and provide privacy statement for users of public libraries in Iran. Method: The research method is a combination of descriptive survey and Delphi library. The research community consisted of 25 American public libraries based on the rankings of the American Library Association's libraries. T...

An Assessment of the Quality of Services in Public Libraries Using the Gap Analysis Model, Based on the Users' Perspective; study Case: Public Libraries Located in West Azarbayjan Province

Purpose. The main purpose of this study is to determine of services quality in West Azarbayjan public libraries using the gap analysis model, Based on the Users' Perspective.   Methodology. This study is an applied research that was conducted by survey Method. The population of research were members of West Azarbayjan public libraries that 450 people were randomly selected as samples. Last ve...