This chapter briefly presents various claims and controversies about the quality and effectiveness of doctoral students’ library and information science (LIS) education within and outside Iran. The author presents his opinion piece about the legitimacy of the discourse in the context of...

This chapter examines Persian-language literature, including journal articles, reports, and dissertations, to explore how public libraries in Iran have addressed the digital divide, with a specific focus on services for the elderly population. Through a critical review, it investigates the...

Archives can play a significant role in recording and documenting the cultural history of the Islamic Republic of Iran through authoritative expertise and grounding their development in authentic community-based citizens’ involvement and participation. However, current archives-related...

This chapter examines the role of public libraries in the Islamic Republic of Iran in promoting social justice and addressing the needs of underserved populations. Employing a preliminary textual content analysis, the research identifies key themes and milestones related to social justice in...

Benefiting from a favorable era of political stability and economic growth (1963–1977), Iranian librarianship showed a capacity to develop independent initiatives and creative career paths for librarians. The most vigorous efforts stem from one talented individual, Lily Jahanara-Arjomand, who...

This research examines the systematic silencing of ethno-religious minority groups in the National Library and Archives of Iran, and Kermanshah and Khuzestan public libraries, with a focus on the marginalization of communities such as the Yārsān. By addressing the lack of diversity in...

The purpose of the present research was to investigate the presence of the fundamental principles of social justice presented by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization ( UNESCO ) in the policy of the National Archives of Iran and to provide suggestions to other archive...

Bridging the digital divide and promoting social justice in providing equitable access to information requires strong planning and strategy. To be successful, the strategy must focus on where the library value chain is vulnerable to disruption and can be made stronger and more economical through...