Journal of Knowledge-Research Studies

Conceptual Model of Digital Information Dissemination Services in the National Library and Archives of Iran (NLAI)

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Ph.D. in Knowledge and Information Science, Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch, Iran

2 Associate Professor, Educational Science of Yadegar-e Imam Khomeini (RAH) Share Rey, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

3 Professor, Department of Information Science, Islamic Azad University, North Tehran Branch, Iran

4 Associate Professor, National Library and Archives of Iran, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to design a comprehensive conceptual model for digital information dissemination services at the NLAI, focusing on improving service efficiency and enhancing users’ access to digital information resources.
Methodology: A mixed-methods approach was employed. In the first phase, a meta-synthesis method, combined with a systematic review of previous research, was used to identify the main components of digital information dissemination services. In the second phase, a survey-based analytical method was applied to validate the proposed model using Partial Least Squares (PLS) structural equation modeling. The sample comprised 105 experts in knowledge and information science, as well as users of the NLAI.
Findings: The meta-synthesis identified seven main categories and 34 indicators for digital information dissemination services. The PLS analysis confirmed the validity of all identified components, and the model demonstrated a good fit, indicating significant and robust relationships among the variables.
Conclusion: The proposed model provides a comprehensive framework for delivering effective and personalized digital information dissemination services at the NLAI. By emphasizing components such as user research profiles, digital and digitized resources, efficient collection development, service standardization, diverse dissemination tools, and continuous evaluation, the model can significantly improve user access and satisfaction while also supporting effective managerial decision-making.
Value: The innovation of this research lies in integrating meta-synthesis with PLS analysis to identify and validate the main components of digital information dissemination services. The proposed model, which is adaptable to other libraries and information institutions, provides a transformative and practical framework that supports the advancement of digital information dissemination services.

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Journal of Knowledge-Research Studies
Volume 5, Issue 2 - Serial Number 16
July 2026
Pages 138-152
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