Title : ( Creating Organizational Learning and Learning Organization: Management Experience in an Iranian University Library )
Authors: Mehri Parirokh , Rahmatollah Fattahi ,
Full TextAbstract
The main aim of this paper is to explore the role of Organizational Learning (OL) and the Learning Organization (LO) approach in changing the insights, values and organizational behaviors. In this respect, the need for change is clarified. The definition of OL and LO and their role in change management is discussed. The application of these approaches in changing the scene of library organization is demonstrated by describing the management strategies applied in Ferdowsi University of Mashhad Libraries. It shows how organizational learning and learning organization, which complement one another, can help develop relevant knowledge, better insights and attitudes of the people in an institution. Experience proves that this approach to management is capable of shaping the philosophies and values, changing the insights, ensuring support and improving the attitudes of librarians and university leading authorities.
Keywords
, Organizational Learning, Learning Organizations, Organisation, Library, Information center, information centre, Iran, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Central library,
@inproceedings{paperid:1020274,
author = {Parirokh, Mehri and Fattahi, Rahmatollah},
title = {Creating Organizational Learning and Learning Organization: Management Experience in an Iranian University Library},
booktitle = {International Conference on Information Management in Knowledge Society},
year = {2005},
location = {Mumbai, INDIA},
keywords = {Organizational Learning; Learning Organizations; Organisation; Library; Information center; information centre; Iran; Ferdowsi University of Mashhad; Central library;},
}
%0 Conference Proceedings
%T Creating Organizational Learning and Learning Organization: Management Experience in an Iranian University Library
%A Parirokh, Mehri
%A Fattahi, Rahmatollah
%J International Conference on Information Management in Knowledge Society
%D 2005
