جستجوی مقالات مرتبط با کلیدواژه « needs » در نشریات گروه « کتابداری و مدیریت اطلاعات »

Understanding the current situation and aligning the needs and ideas documented in the "Nan" system with the research priorities outlined in the country's comprehensive scientific map is the primary objective of this research. In recent years, various efforts have been made across the country to address supply and demand issues through different systems. However, the proliferation and fragmentation of these systems, as well as the need for needs-oriented research, prompted the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology (MSRT) to identify and consolidate the country's needs, ideas, and capabilities. This integration of existing research, innovation, and technology systems related to the country's needs aims to plan and execute strategic initiatives effectively. A national innovation system fosters direct connections among societal needs, private and governmental industries, researchers, knowledge-based enterprises, creative companies, science and technology parks, and growth centers. Nearly a year since its inception, the continued growth and advancement of this system necessitate strategic policymaking and a thorough understanding of the current landscape. Visualizing data from the system will provide insights into the status of registered ideas and needs, illustrate the interrelationships among different subject areas, identify the most requested areas, and highlight active subjects. This analysis can guide future directions for ideas and needs, enabling strategic planning for balanced development across various sectors and the optimal allocation of resources to enhance the quality and quantity of scientific outputs in each domain.

The research is a type of scientometric study. The research community consists of 6437 needs and 872 ideas, which were registered in the "NAN" system from the beginning of June to the end of June 1402. The desired maps are created based on the co-occurrence of words using the Python program.

The findings showed that among 6437 needs and 872 ideas included in “NAN”, the largest number of requirements is related to Tehran province with 2006 requirements, and the lowest number is assigned to Sistan and Baluchistan province with 60 titles. In the ideas section, it was found that the highest number of ideas is related to Tehran province and the lowest number is related to Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari provinces. The highest number of registered needs in the subject areas are technical and engineering, basic sciences, humanities, agriculture and natural resources, health sciences, arts, and veterinary medicine. The largest number of ideas registered in the subject areas are technical and engineering, agriculture and natural resources, basic sciences, humanities, arts, health sciences, and veterinary medicine.Data analysis in the ideas section led to the formation of 7 subject clusters, including "Technology and Industry Development, "Agricultural Economy, "Software Development, "Community Health and Health, "Livestock and Poultry Industry, "Environmental Environment, and "Tourism". This indicates a growing trend in providing solutions to meet the needs in the priority research areas of the country. In the needs section, there are 8 subject clusters, including economic growth and development, "Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, "Sports Art Culture, "Software Development, "Community Health and Health, and results indicate that the country's greatest needs lie in the fields of "environment" and "economic growth and development. Based on the number and frequency of words in each cluster in the ideas section, it can be said that the clusters "technology and industry development" with 25 keywords and "environment" with 23 keywords have been more interesting. In the needs section, the largest number of thematic clusters are "Environmental" with 23 keywords and "Economic Growth and Development" with 20 keywords.

A central and comprehensive information bank is necessary to carry out targeted research to meet the country's needs. The study results indicated that the needs identified in the “NAN” system align with the country's research priorities. The potential identified in the ideas section, particularly in the areas of economy, technology, environment, and health, which are crucial needs of the country, requires connection with the providers of these needs, attention, and support for implementation. Therefore, the research findings represent a step towards efficient management and facilitating communication between the country's needs and their solutions.

Considering the increased growth of the elderly population in the country and their problems in the society, using appropriate programs to empower and improve their health and quality of life would be necessary. A prerequisite for such a measure is to identify the needs and expectations of the elderly. The present study aimed at the prioritization of the needs, expectations and wants of the elderly from public libraries.

This is an applied study conducted using the cross-sectional methodology which sought to assess the needs and expectations of the elderly from public libraries using an author-made questionnaire. The study population includes 303 older adults from all over the country who were selected by available sampling.

The analysis of results showed that the needs and expectations of the elderly from the public libraries can be classified into three general categories: "required information resources", "expected services and programs", and "required equipments and facilities". The result of Friedman's test in order to prioritize the factors showed that there was a significant relation among the means of the mentioned categories. Findings showed that in the "resources" category, the elderly considered the resources related to healthcare, medicine, nutrition and diet and those related to historical stories and novels to be of higher importance, while legal and financial resources were considered to be of lower importance. In terms of services, "respect for the elderly in librarians", "life skills and psychology courses" and "free internet access in the library" were the first three major requirements, while "book-reading sessions, "book reading and critique sessions" were less important. In terms of required equipment and facilities, the presence of elevators, light and "proper lighting" as well as" suitable chairs and furniture in the library" were the four important categories. Meanwhile, introducing the elderly-related services and programs through the library website and audio-visual equipment (video projectors and video screens) were the least important categories. In addition, the results indicated that there was a significant difference between services, programs and information needs of the elderly based on age and gender, while no significant difference was found between the two variables of gender and age of the elderly as well as the category of facilities and equipment.

Identifying and determining the needs of the elderly is a cornerstone for the appropriate services and programs for this age group. Considering the diversity needs of the older adults in different categories included technology, financial, health and medical, and …, it is recommended that the needs of the elderly are taken into account in palnning and designing the appropriate services, collaborative programs and facilities by Iran Public Libraries Foundation and related libraries with cooperation among the stakeholders of the elderly in order to promote quality services permanently. Public libraries should synchronize the services and the real needs and expectations of the older adults and should try to deliver quality services, providing related information resources, programs and acquiring appropriate equipments and facilities for them.

 The world population is growing older. According to the previous anticipations, it seems that Iranchr('39')s elderly population continues to increase dramatically in the future. While 8% of the total Iranian population was the aged people in 2015, it is expected to increase by nearly 33% of Iranchr('39')s population by 2050. Therefore, the existence of the centers to fulfill the needs of the elderly is a matter of great importance. Among all these centers, public libraries play a vital role in providing services to the elderly. Identifying the various needs of the elderly can lead to success in both designing and planning services offered by public libraries to them. This study thus aims at identifying the services expected by the elderly from public libraries in Iran. 

The present study, by using the qualitative and quantitative content analysis in order to identify themes and count the frequency of the analysis units, identified the needs, services of Iranian public libraries for the elderly through conducting semi-structured interviews. The sample of study included 14 librarians working in public libraries and 11 elderly people and caregivers that were selected purposefully. Data were analyzed using the MAXQDA12.3 based on the analysis units (sentence).

 The analysis of the interviews revealed six categories. According to the frequency of intervieweeschr('39') opinions, the following categories were extracted: library resources, services, and plans, accessibility, needs determination, contribution to policy-making and planning, staffing, and marketing and advertising. The higher frequency of each category was found in: implementing plans on-site at library, the issues concerning librarychr('39')s building and space, identifying various needs, training the librarians, traditional ways of marketing and advertising, and involving the volunteer elderly people in the library programs. 42 percent of all identified codes referred to the categories of the required sources, services and plans for the elderly. Identifying elderlychr('39')s required services, considering their complex needs and providing them through public libraries can help the elderly to maintain their independence and to have an active role in contributing to the society. Moreover, interaction and cooperation between public libraries and other organizations supporting the elderly, training librarians in the skills of communication with the elderly, appropriate policy making in acquisition, budgeting, and providing the necessary equipment and facilities can improve the programs and services old people need.

library resources, services, and plans and accessibility of the library were the two significant priorities expected by the elderly from the public libraries. For this reason, considering that the old age population is likely to grow in the future, it is necessary to provide appropriate policies and budgeting plans to offer more desirable services. Better use of library services by the elderly requires considering the peculiarities of old age. Providing these facilities leads to attracting a few more people to the libraries.