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Development and Validation of a Measuring Instrument for Digital Library Maturity Publisher



Sheikhshoaei F1 ; Naghshineh N2 ; Alidousti S3 ; Nakhoda M2 ; Dehdarirad H1
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  1. 1. School of Allied Medical Sciences, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, No.17, Fardanesh Alley, Qods Street, Enqelab Street, Tehran, 1417744361, Iran
  2. 2. Faculty of Management, University of Tehran, Crossroad of Chamran and Jalal Al Ahmad Highway, Next to Tarbiat Modarres Metro Station, Tehran, 1411713114, Iran
  3. 3. Iranian Research Institute for Information Science and Technology (IranDoc), No. 1090, Enqelab Eslami Ave, Tehran, 1315773314, Iran

Source: Library and Information Science Research Published:2021


Abstract

Development of a digital library demands extensive financial, human, and technological investments. Appropriate models and measurement tools are required to achieve the goals of these libraries to assess them. This research was conducted with the aim of developing and validating a tool to measure the maturity of a digital library based on the “digital library maturity model” (DLMM). Two sources including literature and experts' opinion were used to determine the criteria for each code. Expert opinion and confirmatory factor analysis were used to confirm the content and construct validity of the developed tool, respectively. The reliability of the designed tool was examined by the Cronbach's alpha test. Finally, the designed tool validity and reliability were confirmed. Managers of digital libraries can use this tool to understand the maturity level of their digital libraries and plan to improve the library or to attain advanced levels of maturity. © 2021 Elsevier Inc.
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