Computer literacy skills of librarians: a case study of Isfahan University libraries, Iran

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to assess the level of computer literacy skills of librarians in the University of Isfahan, Iran and attempts to examine their avenue of computer literacy, software used, benefits derived from computer and problems militating against effective usage of computers.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper uses a survey research approach to carry out this investigation.

Findings

The investigation reveals that the majority of the librarians do not yet possess a good level of computer skills and even their long duration experience of computer use has not necessarily improved their level of computer literacy.

Practical implications

The findings can be utilized by library managers in order to organize and offer regular training programmes to train or re‐train librarians with the latest advancement of information technology.

Originality/value

The paper provides insight into the state of computer literacy of librarians in one of the public universities in Iran. This shows the urgent need for the librarians to be adequately equipped with the computer skills to take advantage of all computerized library facilities.

Citation

Safahieh, H. and Asemi, A. (2010), "Computer literacy skills of librarians: a case study of Isfahan University libraries, Iran", The Electronic Library, Vol. 28 No. 1, pp. 89-99. https://doi.org/10.1108/02640471011023397