Creating Digital Library in International Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology (A Proposal)

This research is undertaken to measure the manpower and the computer facilities in the international institute of earthquake engineering and seismology (IIEES)in order to set up a digital library. The study uses survey and documentary method. For The interview and observation of the existing situation, a checklist has been used including 48 questions which are completed by the IIEES following personnel: Vice-presidents, directors of research centers, head of the library, and the director of information technology. Results of this study show that with regard to the interest of the directors and the appropriate existing telecommunication facilities, IIEES would be able to establish a digital library if it can: Increase the budget and ways of providing incomes; justify the financial directors with good reasons; encourage the experts to learn the methods of producing digital information and internet; conduct an appropriate organizational chart and allocate tasks and responsibilities to those involved; use the advice and consultation of field and computer experts; purchase from or subscribe with external organizations as well as purchase or subscribe in more electronic resources in order to provide technical facilities which match their emergency needs.