Purpose: The study aims to enhance the design of public libraries, both quantitatively and qualitatively, in Tehran. Methodology: This is a practical research study which uses both qualitative and quantitative methods. The data was collected through a semi-structured interview and a researcher-made questionnaire. The   research was conducted in the public libraries of Tehran during Ordibehesht...

Purpose: This article aims to investigate library users' satisfaction in the areas of resources, building and equipment, librarians and services within the public libraries of Yazd city. Methodology: This is a Survey research project that uses a researcher- made questionnaire. Data was collected by a supervised and paper-based questionnaire. The research population includes active users of pub...

Taking advantage of survey method, the present research investigates the study needs and interests of young members in their free time in the public libraries under supervision of Iranian public libraries institution in Tehran. The main goal of the study is to identify and determine the study needs and interests of the mentioned population, and aims to recognize the study purpose, motivation, a...

Background. The amount and variety of today’s scientific information is so extensive which utilizing the necessary information is only possible by scientifically organizing and categorizing it. So, the users must learn how to utilize these information sources by proper education. This study attempts to compare the students information about libraries in three schools of Health, Nursing and Reha...

Target: In order to play their role in social developments, public libraries face technological changes and unknown issues that can affect their identity and mission .In reference to the application of novel approaches to reconceptualize the mission of public libraries, this study tries to employ resilience theory to craft a vision for the future of Iran public libraries. Method: This study u...

Purpose: The main purpose of this study is to examine the ways, resources, and objectives of obtaining health related information by members of four Qazvin public libraries (affiliated with the Public Libraries Foundation) in December 2011. For the purpose of data analysis, descriptive statistics were used. Findings: Almost all members of Qazvin public libraries have experienced the need for h...

Purpose: Today, challenges and opportunities have emerged for libraries as a result of the changes in the world of information and extensive access to the Internet and Web 2, durability of the stereotypical and old image of libraries, coinciding with the change of their roles, and changes in technology and the publishing industry. Therefore, branding for libraries is crucial to their sustainabi...

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to assess the instructional needs of Iranian public libraries’ users. Method: In order to conduct the assessment of instructional needs, the agreement-based needs assessment model and Internet survey method were used, the data were collected through distribution of electronic questionnaires among public library users across the country. The research popula...