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Recognition of factors and challenges affecting the research on the library and information science in Iran

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Ph.D. student of library and Information Science Ph.D. student of library and Information Science, Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran

2 Department of library and Information Science, Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch

3 FACULTY MEMBER OOF ISLAMIC AZAD UNIVERSITY

4 Islamic Azad University,Science and Research Branch,Tehran, Iran

Abstract

 
Background and Objectives: This study aims to identify the factors and challenges of library and information science research from the perspective of field specialists in Iran. This study examines their experiences to explain the conditions and strategies necessary for the success of educational planning. This research, on the other hand has tried to clarify factors that effect on the problems of the field.
Methodology: The method of the study is grounded theory. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to collect information from 13 library and information science experts selected by purposed sampling. After three steps of coding (Strauss & Corbin, 1998), the central phenomenon of the study was identified as: “Research issues in library and information science”. Then paradigmatic model was developed.
Findings: The results show that human resource challenges, lack of time management, financial crisis, lack of research popularity, weak research structure, lack of commitment, problem making, duplication, lack of strategic planning are the most important challenges affecting the phenomenon.
Discussion: Four main outcomes of this phenomenon is Implementation, localization, empowering information consultation and research empowerment

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Journal of Studies in Library and Information Science
Volume 11, Issue 4 - Serial Number 30
March 2020
Pages 67-82
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