The Components and Indicators of Digital Information Dissemination in the National Library and Archives of Iran: Based on Synthesis

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1 Ph.D. Candidate, Knowledge and Information Science, North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Knowledge and Information Science, Educational Science Group, Yadegar-e Imam Khomeini (RAH) Share Rey Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

3 Associate Professor, Knowledge and Information Science, National Library and Archives of Iran, Tehran, Iran

4 Associate Professor, Knowledge and Information Science Group , North Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

10.30484/nastinfo.2024.3557.2265

Abstract

Purpose: Information dissemination is one of the most crucial services libraries and information centers provide. The increasing explosion of information, the necessity of keeping specialists up-to-date in various scientific fields, and the need to efficiently use users' time and resources underscore its importance. This research, which aimed to identify the components and indicators of digital information dissemination in the National Library and Archives of Iran, had the potential to affect the field of digital information dissemination significantly.
Method: This qualitative research employed a meta-study approach using the comprehensive synthesis method based on the seven-step method of Sandelowski and Barroso (2007). The research population included Persian and English articles relevant to the topic, retrieved from domestic and international scientific databases. 37 entirely relevant articles were selected for analysis through the critical appraisal skills program method. Content analysis and open and axial coding were used to analyze selected resources. The inter-coder agreement was calculated to ensure the reliability and validity of the findings
Findings: Based on the comprehensive synthesis's findings, seven components and 34 indicators and sub-indicators in the field of digital information dissemination were identified. The main components include research files, information resources, collection development, standardization, information dissemination services, dissemination tools, and evaluation.
Conclusion: The identified components and indicators provide a practical roadmap for enhancing digital information dissemination. The most significant achievement of this research is the development of a new information culture that can be used to assess the status of services in this area. These insights enable libraries to improve the quality of their services, enhance information dissemination, and expand knowledge dissemination. This research can be valuable for researchers, librarians, managers, and policymakers in the field of digital information dissemination.

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  • Receive Date: 23 January 2024
  • Revise Date: 09 April 2024
  • Accept Date: 30 April 2024

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