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molazade F, Asadzandi S, Nemati anaraki L. Views of faculty members, managers and policy makers at the Ministry of Health and Medical Education regarding the Iranian Medical Library and Information Association: a qualitative study. jha 2025; 27 (4) :34-50
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1- Department of Medical Library and Information Science, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2- Health Management and Economics Research Center, Health Management Research Institute, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
3- Department of Medical Library and Information Science, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ,Nematianaraki.l@iums.ac.ir
2- Health Management and Economics Research Center, Health Management Research Institute, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
3- Department of Medical Library and Information Science, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. ,
Abstract: (79 Views)
Introduction: Scientific associations play a fundamental role in advancing science, shaping related policies, and addressing occupational and professional issues. The Medical Library and Information Association needs to reassess its internal issues and identify existing challenges, and facilities as well as emerging opportunities. Therefore, this research aimed to investigate the opportunities, threats, challenges, and solutions facing the association from the perspective of experts.
Methods: This qualitative and applied study was conducted through semi-structured interviews with 20 faculty members, managers, and policy makers from the Ministry of Health and Medical Education, all specialized in librarianship. Data were analyzed using MAXQDA 2020 qualitative data analysis software.
Results: Content analysis of the interviews resulted in 11 subcategories including association committees, information and communication technologies, individual challenges, organizational challenges, financial challenges, strengthening discipline level, strengthening individual and social level, strengthening educational field, strengthening operational policy-making and strategy formulation, which were grouped into four main categories: structure and organization, challenges, solutions, and achievements.
Conclusion: The findings indicate that the association has significant opportunities for continued activity and growth. Modeling successful associations, having a strategic plan, and developing a road map with continuous review and evaluation can guarantee the association’s success.
Methods: This qualitative and applied study was conducted through semi-structured interviews with 20 faculty members, managers, and policy makers from the Ministry of Health and Medical Education, all specialized in librarianship. Data were analyzed using MAXQDA 2020 qualitative data analysis software.
Results: Content analysis of the interviews resulted in 11 subcategories including association committees, information and communication technologies, individual challenges, organizational challenges, financial challenges, strengthening discipline level, strengthening individual and social level, strengthening educational field, strengthening operational policy-making and strategy formulation, which were grouped into four main categories: structure and organization, challenges, solutions, and achievements.
Conclusion: The findings indicate that the association has significant opportunities for continued activity and growth. Modeling successful associations, having a strategic plan, and developing a road map with continuous review and evaluation can guarantee the association’s success.
Keywords: Scientific Association, Medical Library and Information sciences, Experts, Opportunities, Challenges
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Medical Librarianship and Information Science
Received: 2025/02/28 | Accepted: 2025/07/9 | Published: 1901/12/14
Received: 2025/02/28 | Accepted: 2025/07/9 | Published: 1901/12/14
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