B) Description of Central Library Personnel Duties:

Job Position

Service Experience

Description of Responsibilities

Field of Study

Educational Degree

Name and Surname

Librarian

23

Plagiarism Check, Literacy Assessment

Information Science and Knowledge Studies

Ph.D. Student

Ali Akbar Ahmadlou

Head Specialist

22

Library Database Management,
Information Dissemination,
Verification of Thesis Registration at IranDoc,
Thesis Submission and Verification in Golestan System

Information Science and Knowledge Studies

Ph.D. Student

Amir Motaghi Dadgar

Librarian

19

Digitization of Resources,
Data Entry in the Digital Library,
Data Entry of Theses in Simorgh System,
Collection Development

Information Science and Knowledge Studies

M. A.

Abdulbaqer Amani

Librarian

22

Circulation Desk

Information Science and Knowledge Studies

B. A.

Mohammad Taher Pourmoradi

Librarian

16

Circulation Desk

Information Science and Knowledge Studies

B. A.

Ebrahim Zarei

Librarian

18

Collection Development,
Cataloging

Information Science and Knowledge Studies

B. A.

Seyyed Mohammad Mirnaseri

 

Average Service Experience: 20 years

 

 

 

 

C) Statistics on Resources and Activities

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

Resource

Type

Number

Books

Databases

Theses

Information Literacy

Digital Library

Farsi and Arabic

English

Total

Farsi

English

Total

Farsi

Non-Farsi

Webinars

Information Resources

Titles

92737

16423

109106

5

50

55

9590

556

54

6200

Volumes

179269

32867

212136

Over a million articles

55

9590

556

Workshops

6200

30

 

 

 

 

 

Table 2: Overall Statistics of University Theses

Undigitized

Digitized

Total Theses

Faculty

699

961

1660

Literature and Humanities

102

479

581

Management and Economics

458

898

1356

Technical and Engineering Sciences

3292

200

3492

Theology

163

641

804

Sciences

363

1172

1535

Law

717

0

717

E-Education and Campus

64

0

64

Miscellaneous

5858

4351

10209

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Year

Titles

Volumes

Acquired through Donation

1400

3264

3892

1782

1401

2641

2767

300

1402

1208

1425

600

Total

7113

8084

2772



 

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

Undigitalized

Digitalized

Total Theses

Faculty

699

961

1660

Literature and Humanities

102

479

581

Management and Economics

458

898

1356

Technical and Engineering Sciences

3292

200

3492

Theology

163

641

804

Sciences

363

1172

1535

Law

717

0

717

E-Education and Campus

64

0

64

Miscellaneous

5858

4351

10209

Total

 

 

 

 

 

Table 4: Names of university-subscribed databases.

 

Database Name

Website Address

Access

Noormags

Noormags.com

Subscription-based

Elmnet

Elmnet.com

IP Based

Regional Center for Science and Technology

Ricest.ac.ir

Subscription-based

Abrenoor

Abrenoor.ir

Subscription-based

Civilica

Civilica.com

Subscription-based

 

 

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

Year

Title

1400

50

1401

63

1402

45

Total

158

 

 

 

Table 6: List of library information literacy workshops.

Series of Information Literacy Workshops

No.

Workshop

Link

Views

1

Information Searching Strategies on the Internet

https://www.aparat.com/v/zgIqj

 

1095

2

Search Strategies and Introduction to Domestic and International Databases

https://www.aparat.com/v/eWyU1

 

382

3

Introduction to Persian Article Databases

https://www.aparat.com/v/Vox4n

 

1186

4

Introduction to International Article Databases

https://www.aparat.com/v/Vwf2n

 

912

5

Introduction to IranDoc Databases, Plagiarism Detection

https://www.aparat.com/v/QLPMq

664

6

Introduction to International Databases

https://www.aparat.com/v/ebjrL

 

851

7

Information Literacy for Master's Students in Psychology

https://www.aparat.com/v/QZON7

 

113

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Series of Research Workshops

No.

Workshop

Link

Views

1

University Research and Its Characteristics

https://www.aparat.com/v/0ajlB

 

257

2

Topic Selection and Its Methods

https://www.aparat.com/v/1pyWj

 

288

3

Topic Selection and Problem Statement in Scientific Research

https://www.aparat.com/v/MztuQ

 

589

4

Objectives, Questions, Hypotheses, and Variables in Scientific Research

https://www.aparat.com/v/7WGv8

 

299

5

Variables and Hypotheses in Research

https://www.aparat.com/v/LDM0p

 

179

6

Literature Review in Research

https://www.aparat.com/v/tHsPX

 

301

7

Reviewing and Writing Review of Literature

https://www.aparat.com/v/KS1OE

 

335

8

Theoretical Foundations of Research

https://www.aparat.com/v/A13Ou

 

67

9

Theoretical Foundations, from Citations to Footnotes

https://www.aparat.com/v/eIm8p

 

208

10

Citation and Referencing Methods

https://www.aparat.com/v/garGd

 

305

11

APA Referencing Style

https://www.aparat.com/v/kqwVa

 

157

12

Chicago Referencing Style

https://www.aparat.com/v/71BgP

 

93

13

Introduction to the Structure and Function of EndNote Software

https://www.aparat.com/v/laVFK

 

219

14

Ethics in Research

https://www.aparat.com/v/gMvHk

 

114

15

Types of Research Approaches and Philosophical Foundations of Methodology

https://www.aparat.com/v/l6CtE

 

717

16

Research Methods

https://www.aparat.com/v/ZEjzp

 

364

17

Sampling and its Methods

https://www.aparat.com/v/rAVke

 

180

18

Data Collection Instruments in Research

https://www.aparat.com/v/gXbNy

 

242

19

Quantitative Data Analysis

https://www.aparat.com/v/u2yU3

 

212

20

How to Prepare an Article for International Journals?

https://www.aparat.com/v/VGcrH

 

102

21

What is SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)?

https://www.aparat.com/v/jC4Bd

490

22

The Role of Social Networks in Research Visibility and Increasing Citations

https://www.aparat.com/v/QkgUT

 

346

23

Introduction to the ResearchGate Social Network - Part 1

https://www.aparat.com/v/ZmCH6

 

139

24

Introduction to Google Scholar Social Network

https://www.aparat.com/v/k2h3r

 

96

25

Introduction to Mendeley Social Network

https://www.aparat.com/v/ic02W

 

90

26

Altmetrics and Social Impact Indicators of Research

https://www.aparat.com/v/mgFHJ

 

57

27

Introduction to ResearchGate Social Network – Full File

https://www.aparat.com/v/sP8Oz

 

19

28

Introduction to LinkedIn Social Network

https://www.aparat.com/v/cFVkQ

 

97

 

Total

 

6562

 

 

 

 

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

Other Workshops

No.

Workshop

Link

Views

1

The Necessities and Strategies of Learning English

https://www.aparat.com/v/Y7nUG

 

722

2

Introduction to E-Readers

https://www.aparat.com/v/9G6pb

 

392

3

Time Management Skills and Prioritization

 

https://www.aparat.com/v/idUko

 

447

4

Ethical Functions of Mahdism

https://www.aparat.com/v/IBF8u

 

189

5

Mahdism in the Written Heritage of Shia, Part 1

https://www.aparat.com/v/M7rRe

38

6

Mahdism in the Written Heritage of Shia, Part 2

https://www.aparat.com/v/xclIv

 

17

7

Imam Ali (AS) in the Mirror of Ancient Studies

https://www.aparat.com/v/kcK61

 

72

8

Imam Ali (AS) in the Mirror of Orientalist Research

https://www.aparat.com/v/j4br2

 

53

9

Imam Ali (AS) in Children and Youth Literature

https://www.aparat.com/v/Fhopc

 

46

10

Imam Ali (AS) in the Works of Calligraphers

https://www.aparat.com/v/JgXmW

 

44

11

Mahdi Poetry in the Pahlavi Era and the Post-Islamic Revolution

https://www.aparat.com/v/0NBxG

 

34

12

Imam Ali (AS) in the Mirror of Arabic Research

https://www.aparat.com/v/2G6le

 

60

13

Zahra (SA) Sermons: Sources and Validation

https://aparat.com/v/kHfrj

 

14

Comprehensive Analysis of Islamic Society after the Holy Prophet (PBUH) in Zahra (SA) Sermons

https://aparat.com/v/LTq8I

 

15

Zahra (SA) in Children and Youth Literature

https://aparat.com/v/o6a1R

 

16

Zahra (SA) in Orientalist Works

https://aparat.com/v/qxC4O

 

17

Typology of Sources in the Specialized Library of Zahra (SA)

https://aparat.com/v/Pc0pY

 

18

Analysis of Scientific Productions Published on Zahra (SA)

https://aparat.com/v/bSL6v

 

19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Year

Theses and Dissertations

Proposals

Total

1389

248

0

248

1390

294

0

294

1391

361

3

364

1392

473

10

483

1393

524

0

524

1394

557

0

557

1395

527

2

529

1396

664

258

922

1397

617

526

1143

1398

558

385

943

1399

611

661

1272

1400

736

829

1565

1401

1001

876

1877

1402

1415

525

1940

Total

8586

4076

12662

 

 

 

 • 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

Year

Frequency

1398

3

1399

30

1400

354

1401

1245

1402

1662

Total

3294



 

 

 

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

Faculty

Master's

Percentage

Doctorate

Percentage

Total

Mean

Literature and Humanities

1430

18%

10

21%

1440

18%

Theology

260

29%

91

18%

351

26%

Law

636

15%

76

12%

712

15%

Sciences

92

18%

4

5%

96

17%

Technical and Engineering

352

13%

18

13%

370

13%

Management and Economics

320

36%

5

26%

325

36%

Total

3090

19%

204

15%

3294

19%



 

 

 

 

 

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