Geographic Information Systems based performance assessment: Case study of selected medical libraries in Iran
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The study aims at determining the capability of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in mapping library performance indicators. Six categories were identified as the potential library performance indicators in the study: per capita space, per capita seat, per capita staff, collection flow, circulation per capita, and per capita costs of providing printed sources. A comprehensive checklist was designed for data collection. The collected data were analysed utilizing ArcGIS version 10.7. Correlations between the six identified library performance indicators were validated in the study. ArcGIS software has the capability to display performance indicators in the form of clear images to conduct suitable analysis. Displaying performance indicators in the form of graphs and tables without using GIS makes data analysis and presentation difficult and it lacks precision and generalization. Maps incorporating performance indicator analysis using GIS, function as blueprints for displaying information on maps. The study validates the capability of GIS in mapping library performance indicators.
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Eskrootchi, R., Janbozorgi, M., Kumar, C., Yuvaraj, M., & Vaziri, F. (2020). Geographic Information Systems based performance assessment: Case study of selected medical libraries in Iran. Malaysian Journal of Library and Information Science, 25(2), 43–60. https://doi.org/10.22452/mjlis.vol25no2.3
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Liu, F., Lin, A., Wang, H., Peng. Y. and Hong. S. 2016. Global research trends of geographical information system from 1961 to 2010: A bibliometric analysis. Scientometrics, Vol. 106: 751-768.
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Pinto, L.G. and Ochoa, P. 2019. Aliging libraries` performance with sustainable development goals: a methodological proposal. Paper presented at the 4th World Conference on Qualitative Research, 16-18 Oct 2019, Porto, Portugal.
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Pournaghi, R. 2017. GIS as a supporting instrument for making decisions about the library sources collection management. Collection Building, Vol. 36, no. 1: 11-19.
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SCONUL. 2012. Annual Library Statistics 2010-11. Available at: https://www.sconul.ac.uk/ sites/default/files/documents/ALS1011.pdf.
Shen, Y. 2018. Library Space Information Model Based on GIS — A Case Study of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Information Technology and Libraries, Vol. 37, no. 3: 99-110.
Townley, G., Pearson, L., Lehrwyn, J.M., Prophet N.T. and Trauernicht, M. 2016. Utilizing participatory mapping and GIS to examine the activity spaces of homeless youth. American Journal of Community Psychology, Vol. 57, no. 3/4: 404-414.VAa.
Wood, S. and Browne, S. 2007. Convenience store location planning and forecasting — a practical research agenda. International Journal of Retail and Distribution Management, Vol. 35, no. 4: 233 -255.
Xia, J. 2004a. Library space management: A GIS proposal. Library Hi Tech, Vol. 22, no. 4: 375-382.
Xia, J. 2005b. Locating library items by GIS technology. Collection Management, Vol. 30, no. 1: 63-72.
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Zhang, Y. and Liu, L. 2019. Temporal point pattern analysis of human activities using GIS methods: A case study of library visting activities in Chengdu city, China. The Professional Geographer, Vol. 71, no. 4: 738-750.
Zografos, K.G. and Androutsopoulos, K.N. 2008. A decision support system for integrated hazardous materials routing and emergency response decisions. Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies, Vol. 16, no. 6: 684-703.