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Leili Seifi

Leili Seifi

Associate Professor

Full-Time Faculty Member

leili.seifi@birjand.ac.ir

دانشکده/پردیس: Educational Science and Psychology

گروه/دانشکده Information Sciencs

Degree: Doctoral

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Leili Seifi

Associate Professor Leili Seifi

Full-Time Faculty Member leili.seifi@birjand.ac.ir
دانشکده/پردیس: Educational Science and Psychology - گروه/دانشکده Information Sciencs Degree: Doctoral |

I am an Associate Professor at the University of Birjand. My research focuses on cultural heritage, community informatics, public libraries, and information literacy. I have authored over 50 peer-reviewed national and international publications and have been an invited speaker at various international events. I have led nationally and internationally funded grants on information literacy, indigenous knowledge preservation, and database development. I have also played a key role in organizing international conferences and fostering scholarly collaboration. My contributions have been widely recognized by ASIS&T, including the 2021 Infoshare Award, the SIG Member of the Year Award and selection for the 2023-2024 Leadership Program. Under my leadership, SIG-III received the SIG of the Year and SIG Publication of the Year Awards, reflecting my significant impact on the field of library and information science. I am the Chair of the IFLA Library Services to Multicultural Populations Section.

 

 

 

 

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Exploring the Role of Iranian Public Library Professionals in Advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals: A National Survey

AuthorsLeili Seifi,Asif Altaf
JournalPublic Library Quarterly
Page number0-0
Paper TypeFull Paper
Published At2026
Journal TypeTypographic
Journal CountryIran, Islamic Republic Of
Journal IndexISI،Scopus
KeywordsCapacity buildingenvironmental sustainabilitygreen librariespublic libraries

Abstract

This study examines Iranian public library professionals’ awareness, practices, barriers, and training related to SDG implementation. Using a cross-sectional survey, data were collected from 464 library professionals in Iran through stratified sampling. Findings show strong SDG commitment in education, inclusion, and health services despite limited formal knowledge. A PLS-SEM model shows that training and SDG-related activities mediate the effects of awareness on sustainable practices, explaining up to 48% of the variance. Major barriers include inadequate funding, weak policy support, limited training, and technological constraints. Study recommends national capacity-building programs, stronger policy integration, and improved sustainability planning in Iranian public libraries.

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