The Iraqi Journal for Information and Documentation Studies

Editorial of the first issue of volume Nine

The aim of the research was to know the levels of information technology among employees in implementing job performance in Al-Wasat Oil Company. The total number of employees reached (66) employees from the planning department in the company. The questionnaire form was distributed to all of them, in addition to conducting an interview with the director of the planning department. The descriptive analytical approach was adopted in this research, through which a set of results were reached, including:

1. The value of the correlation coefficient for employees reached (-0.61), which is the incompetent level with job performance, which is considered an inverse correlation between employees\' levels of information technology and the implementation of job performance. While it reached (0.63) among employees with a free level, which is a positive direct relationship, as the high level of technological skills and technical capabilities contributes to improving the speed of completion, accuracy of performance, and raising the efficiency of employees. This proves the first hypothesis.

2.The explanatory power test for the employee level variable for the professional level was (0.49) with the job performance variable being the dependent variable.

The research also presented several proposals, including:
1.Introducing workers (those with incompetent levels and beginners by introducing development courses in information technology for the purpose of raising their efficiency in the level of information technology.

2.Adopting an integrated IT management strategy that links training, infrastructure, technical support, and performance evaluation.

This study constitutes the first part of a comprehensive research project aimed at developing graduate programs in Information Science, focusing on establishing the necessary theoretical framework for the development process. The study addresses the problem of the scarcity of methodologically documented models in the Arab context for designing and developing Master's level academic programs, alongside the urgent need to keep pace with fundamental transformations and surrounding changes within the discipline. The study aimed to ground the conceptual foundations of development and identify the standard pillars that ensure program quality and alignment with societal requirements. To achieve this, the study adopted an analytical approach to review previous literature and global standards in the field, specifically those of the American Library Association (ALA), the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP), the Saudi National Center for Academic Accreditation and Evaluation (NCAAA), and the National Qualifications Framework (NQF-SA). The study concluded with the construction of a theoretical model based on four fundamental dimensions for developing Master's programs: diagnostic assessment of existing programs, alignment with international professional standards, responsiveness to labor market requirements, and compliance with academic accreditation standards. The value of this study lies in providing a reference framework that methodologically grounds the second (applied) study and offers academic institutions a roadmap for assessing and updating their Master's level programs.

The study examined the types of bibliographic relationships among bibliographic records and the extent of their representation in the records available in the online catalog of the Central Library of the University of Mosul. after the transitiontowards applying the Resource Description and Access (RDA) rules. The study also addressed the practices of catalogers in recording relationship types according to MARC21 fields. The study employed the descriptive-analytical method by examining and analyzing a sample of records for Arabic books, specifically from
the Arab-Islamic heritage, which are characterized by multiple relationships among them. The study was limited to bibliographic relationships between works. The results of the study indicated that descriptive relationships were the most frequent among the types of relationships discovered, while the part-to-whole relationship was the least frequent. The results also showed that linking through authority access points (field 700) was the most common practice among catalogers for linking data within the catalog. Among the most important recommendations
concluded by the study is the development of a specific policy and practice for the Central Library to record relationships and train catalogers on it, to ensure the creation of more in-depth and detailed bibliographic data, in order to achieve the long-term goal of presenting these relationships in a linked data environment operable on the web.

This study aims to explore the role of augmented intelligence in enhancing and supporting the decision-making process within information institutions in Riyadh, by identifying technologies that enhance the effectiveness and quality of information and administrative decisions. It also shows the interaction between the human element and augmented intelligence technology in terms of enhancing productivity and minimizing human error. It also highlights the technical capabilities of employees and the tools used to implement augmented intelligence within these institutions
The study used an analytical survey approach, distributing a questionnaire to employees in information institutions in Riyadh that measure the level at which augmented intelligence was being used to enhance decision-making and examined how it affected the performance of the institutions. The study revealed a set of results, most notably that augmented intelligence contributes significantly to reduces the time and effort required to make decisions, in addition to its important role in increasing decision accuracy and efficiency and reducing human bias during the decision-making process. The results also demonstrated an average level of proficiency using augmented intelligence tools and AI enablers in a various of professional practices. These technologies also contributed to improve departmental collaboration. However, the study indicated a significant decline in the evaluation of the overall effect of using AI on the decision-making process, emphasizing the necessity raising awareness, providing training, and building the technical infrastructure required to create a more prepared workplace for the effective implementation of these technologies.
According to the study's findings, adopting augmented intelligence is a pivotal step toward improving decisions quality in information institutions. However, achieving these goals depends primarily on adequately securing the technical skills of employees and enhancing administrative support to ensure the integration of digital systems in line with augmented intelligence applications as a key component of the decision-making process.

This research aims to analyse the challenges faced by the Library of the Canter for Studies in implementing the instructions of the General Secretariat of the Central Library, with a focus on identifying practical solutions and appropriate mechanisms to overcome these challenges in a manner that supports the objectives of the General Secretariat in developing library services and enhancing institutional performance. The research adopted a descriptive-analytical approach. Data were collected through a questionnaire consisting of (15) items, which was distributed to a purposive sample of (30) faculty members affiliated with the Canter who rely directly on the Canter’s Library to meet their academic research requirements. The questionnaire was administered in two phases: the first prior to the intervention and the second after the intervention, The results revealed a noticeable improvement in the performance of the center's Library following the appointment of specialized library staff. The percentage of positive responses for items (1, 5, and 8) increased to range between (73.3% and 83.3%), with high statistical significance according to the McNamara test. These findings reflect successful improvement in the integration of the library system with the systems of the General Secretariat, the organization of resource entry into the Koha library management system, the provision of research guides, as well as the arrangement of books according to the Dewey Decimal Classification system, The research confirms that appointing qualified library staff contributed to enhancing library efficiency and facilitating access to information resources, Accordingly, the research recommends maintaining the role of the information specialist and providing training for non-specialized staff to further enhance library performance.

Abstract:
The research aims to identify the role of university digital libraries in supporting researchers, evaluating their performance, and analyzing the use of databases by beneficiaries. The research relied on the descriptive analytical approach to collect data from a sample of researchers and beneficiaries of university digital libraries through an intentional sample of Iraqi university digital libraries, and a chance sample of digital library users (research sample). The research reached a set of results, the most prominent of which was that adherence to the content standard achieved the largest percentage of other standards, as (68.79%) of the beneficiaries agreed on this, while adherence to the accuracy standard was weak, with (56.04%) of the sample agreeing. The research presented a set of recommendations, the most prominent of which were: improving visibility in search engines by applying (SEO) technologies, and linking the site to university portals to increase ease of access Enhancing indicators of accuracy and objectivity by documenting sources and indicating the publishing entity and date of update.

The study aimed to determine the extent to which university libraries adhere to the unified Arab standard in accordance with their general standards in developing collections, as well as to know the selection, supply, inventory and exclusion criteria that libraries apply when developing their collections. The study reached a decision to stop using the concept of (group building), which refers to establishing library groups or building information sources .This matter was previously applied in university libraries. As for the concept of (group development), it is the term that was focused on, considering that it is the most comprehensive and broadest that has been applied. It became clear that the total number of indicators for the extent of university libraries' compliance with the unified Arab standard for general standards reached a conformity rate of (45.61%) which is the highest rate among the indicators. The percentage of compliance with the selection and supply criteria in libraries reached (72.72%). As for the percentage of inventory standards in libraries, it reached a conformity rate of (83.33%), Finally, the percentage of the total number of indicators for the exclusion criterion in libraries reached (41.66%),which is a non-conforming percentage and constituted the highest percentage among the indicators.
Among the study's recommendations is that the Arab Federation for Libraries and Information work to issue revised and updated versions of the unified standards to keep pace with the digital age in general and with the development of collections in particular. As for the unified Arab standard, it is preferable in the future to issue an independent standard that includes (building collections) to serve the libraries of newly established colleges in universities.

This research aims to design an electronic system for generating accurate and comprehensive statistics on users of the Central Library services at Al-Mustansiriya University, to improve administrative performance and enhance decision-making. The descriptive-analytical method, which is an integrated approach for data collection and analysis, was used.
Among the most prominent findings of the research are:
-The accuracy of electronic statistics compared to paper records. The numbers in the paper records are lower than the actual number of users, while the electronic system provides accurate and comprehensive data on users, which contributes to identifying the most in-demand and reviewing units.
-The majority of employees expressed a desire to switch to the electronic system. (87.71%) of them expressed their desire to transition to an electronic system, which is a good indicator of users' acceptance of modern technology. The most important recommendations of the research are
-A complete transition to an electronic system for registering user data at the central library.
-Technical training and development for library staff and users to ensure ease of use of the new system .

The research aims to identify the topics of scientific seminars held in the Department of Information and Knowledge Technology, identify the forms of scientific seminars presented by participants, and identify the participating faculty members. These seminars are considered an effective means of transferring knowledge and recent developments regarding modern trends, exchanging modern ideas in various fields, expanding horizons of thought, enhancing awareness, developing skills, stimulating discussion, and fostering communication and cooperation between educational institutions in the future. The research used a descriptive and analytical approach. The research yielded a number of results, the most prominent of which are:
1-The elements of scientific seminars contributed to achieving their objectives through preparing the seminar venue, organizing its agenda, selecting speakers, and determining the topic. This ranked first with a percentage of (96%), while the response to the second paragraph was (4%), which is a weak percentage compared to the response to the first paragraph.
2-The percentage of scientific seminars contributing to creating an interactive environment that benefits all attendees was the highest, at (92%). This indicates that seminars allow participants and attendees to exchange information and ideas, and many discussions take place through them in various fields. Topics, while the second paragraph accounted for 8% of the total, a low percentage compared to the first paragraph.
The most important recommendations emerging from the research include:
1. Conduct studies on the topic of scientific seminars and how to maximize the benefits for researchers and faculty members in various discipline.
2. Provide a dedicated space for scientific seminars to free up time for lectures.

The research reviews the concept of information services in the library of the College of Education for Girls at the University of Mosul, and identifies the reality of traditional and electronic information services and defines their characteristics and types that the library of this college provides to beneficiaries and explains their importance, objectives and functions, in addition to identifying its functional staff, groups, activities and types of activities provided to beneficiaries. The research followed the descriptive analytical approach to study the reality of the library of the College of Education for Girls at the University of Mosul. The research reached a set of results, including:1. There is no electronic source, whether as files or in the form of discs, in this library, as its collection lacks this awareness of information sources.2. The library needs specialists in the field of information and libraries, for the purpose of carrying out technical procedures or providing information services, but there is one employee who is not professionally qualified (i.e. has not been enrolled in specialized courses) who performs these tasks.
Research recommendations include:
- The library must provide modern electronic resources to enrich its collection, whether they are provided in the form of files or discs.
- It is necessary to provide professional staff specialized in information science and knowledge technologies to manage this institution and other information institutions to carry out the technical operations of the library, and to provide information services and manage university libraries.