B) Description of Central Library Personnel Duties:

C) Statistics on Resources and Activities

Table 1: Overall Statistics of Information Resources in the Central Library

Table 2: Overall Statistics of University Theses

Performance Report of the Central Library, University of Qom, Academic Years 1400-1402

Introduction:
In specialized texts of the field of Information Science and Knowledge Studies, university libraries are referred to as the heart of the university. Just as the survival and vitality of living organisms depend on the heart, in the academic environment, survival and progress in educational and research arenas are also accomplished through the library. University libraries have important responsibilities, including:

1. Meeting the information needs of faculty members, students, staff, and researchers.
2. Supporting the educational and research programs of the university.
3. Providing information and research needs for research and educational projects.
4. Organizing information resources based on standards.
5. Providing necessary facilities for researchers, scholars, faculty members, and students to access the latest scientific findings.
6. Providing necessary facilities for researchers, scholars, faculty members, and students to utilize the library environment.
7. Responding to the information needs and requests of researchers, scholars, faculty members, and students.
8. Disseminating information and conducting Current Awareness Services and Selected Dissemination of Information.
9. Developing information literacy of library users and providing continuous training in research and educational activities.

The Central Library of the University of Qom:

The Central Library of the University of Qom operates under the supervision of the Research Deputy with the following structure:

Table 2: Acquisition of Information Resources

Table 3: Indicates the number of entered and remaining theses in the faculties of the university.

Table 4: Names of university-subscribed databases.

Table 5: Quantity of books acquired for users by the Information Section.

Table 6: List of library information literacy workshops.

Table 6: List of Research Methodology Workshops at the Central Library of Qom University

Table 7: List of Cultural Workshops at the Central Library of Qom University

H) Suggested Services

• Verification of Registered Theses in the IranDoc System

According to the existing circulars, all theses and registered proposals at each university should be registered in the IranDoc systems to prevent scientific plagiarism and avoid repetitive work. In most universities, this task is carried out by the Deputy of Education and their staff. Qom University may be one of the first universities where this task is performed by the library staff. Table 4 shows the number of registered proposals and theses in IranDoc at Qom University.

Table 9: Distribution of the Frequency of Theses and Registered Proposals at Qom University in the IranDoc System

 • Thesis Plagiarism Detection

One of the tasks initiated at the university central library since 2011 is the detection of thesis plagiarism using the IranDoc plagiarism detection system. The accuracy, credibility, and discipline governing this process at Qom University have been significant to the extent that it has been recognized by IranDoc as the "distinguished plagiarism detection department." Table 10 illustrates the extent of plagiarism detection in theses at Qom University over different years.

Table 10: Frequency Distribution of Thesis Plagiarism Detection at Qom University

As mentioned, the plagiarism detection process began in 2011 and its development over recent years has been notable. Table 11 displays the average percentage of plagiarism detection in different faculties.

Table 11: Average Percentage of Plagiarism Detection in Different Faculty Levels

As indicated in Table 11, the Faculty of Management and Economics has recorded the highest percentage of plagiarism detection with 36% among the faculties. Following that, the Faculty of Theology has ranked second with 26%. However, it should be noted that the overall plagiarism rate is on the decrease within the university, as shown in Table 12, which illustrates the extent of plagiarism detection over different years.

نمودار ۲: درصد مشابهت‌یابی پایان‌نامه‌ها دانشکده‌ها در طول سال‌های مورد بررسی

Chart 2: Percentage of Plagiarism Detection in Theses and Dissertations in Faculties in 1400-1402

As the chart indicates, the rate of plagiarism has decreased in all faculties. In particular, the overall percentage of plagiarism in the university reduced to 32% in 1400, 22% in 1401, and 15% in 1402.

• Collaboration with the MAKTA Division

The Central Library of Qom University has been a member of MAKTA (Association of Specialized Libraries in Qom Province) for many years and is considered one of the founding institutions of this non-governmental organization. All students and library members of the university can have access to over 40 libraries across Qom Province through the introduction provided by the library. The Central Library's lending section has also served over 200 individuals referred by MAKTA during these years.

Contact Information of the Staff in the Central Library:

����Library Manager: Dr. Mohammadi

@Mmohammadilib

Email: m.mohammadi203@gmail.com

Phone: 02532103328

����Information Literacy and Plagiarism Detection Committee:

Ali Akbar Ahmadloo

@aa_ahmadloo

Email: aliahmadlo2@gmail.com

Phone: 02532103323

����IranDoc (Proposal and Thesis Validation in IranDoc System)

Library News Channel Admin:

Amir Motaghi Dadgar

@amirdadgar

Email: motaghy55@gmail.com

Phone: 02532103324

����Digital Library and Thesis Data Entry in Library Software:

Abdolbaqer Amani

@Pnuamani

Email: bagheramani@gmail.com

Phone: 02532103327

����Circulation Desk and Reference Division:

Mohammad Taher Pourmoradi

  @libmoradi

Phone: 02532103326

����Ebrahim Zarei, Circulation Desk Specialist:

@Ezarei

Phone: 02532103325

����Collection Development and Cataloging Division (Ordering New Resources for Purchase):

Seyyed Mohammad Mirnaseri

@Mirnaseri

Email: Mirnaseri1984@gmail.com

Phone: 02532103347