AN EVALUATION OF IRANOLOGY CD-ROM DATABASES

Authors

  • Zahra Abazari Department of Library and Information Studies, Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch, IRAN
  • Alireza Isfandyari Moghaddam Department of Library and Information Studies, Islamic Azad University, Hamedan Branch, IRAN
  • Mahboobeh Ghorbabi Department of Library and Information Studies, Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch, IRAN

Keywords:

CD-ROMs, Databases, Information retrieval, Software design, Iranology

Abstract

This article aims to evaluate Iranology CD-ROM databases using survey method. Data were collected using a researcher-developed checklist which is composed of four main criteria namely storage, search and retrieval, software design, and indexing. The study sampled all Iranology CD-ROMs recorded by the Iranian High Council of Informatics (IHCI). As a result, 35 CD-ROMs were identified for final evaluation. It was found that the most critical point of Iranology CD-ROMs which its defined indices have been less observed by the softwares is related to criterion "search and retrieval", while the most observed indices belonged to criterion "software design". Findings of this study may assist related bodies improve the status of information flow especially in the field of tourism as this resource has a variety of information about different aspects of Iranian history, literature, art and cultural heritage.

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Published

31-05-2017

How to Cite

Abazari, Z., Moghaddam, A. I., & Ghorbabi, M. (2017). AN EVALUATION OF IRANOLOGY CD-ROM DATABASES. Malaysian Journal of Library and Information Science, 16(3), 87–102. Retrieved from https://jupidi.um.edu.my/index.php/MJLIS/article/view/6714

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 3 (2011): Malaysian Journal of Library & Information Science

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Articles

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