Pillars of Exposure to Risk in Public Libraries Based on the Risk Management Model in the Public Sector

Hasanzadeh-Kashan, Roghaye, Shaghaghi, Mehdi and Hajizeinolabedini, Mohsen Pillars of Exposure to Risk in Public Libraries Based on the Risk Management Model in the Public Sector. Research on Information Science and Public Libraries, 2025, vol. 31, n. 2, pp. 35-50. [Journal article (Paginated)]

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English abstract

Purpose: This study aims to identify the components of risk management in public libraries based on the public sector risk management model. Methods: For the survey, a 35-item questionnaire with six response options was designed based on ISO 31000 and the model by Ahmati and Valadi (2017). The questionnaire's validity was assessed before it was administered. The study's population included all 118 public librarians in the city of Tabriz. Using random sampling and the Cochran formula, a sample of 90 people was obtained. Descriptive statistics, a binomial test, and structural equation modeling were used for data analysis. Results: The results showed that librarians' agreement with the dimensions of the risk management model was at the "somewhat agree" level. Librarians agreed with both the main and sub-dimensions of the public sector risk management model, with the exception for one sub-dimension—"monitoring and reviewing the framework"—for which no definitive agreement or disagreement was found. The fourth component (focusing risk management on uncertainties) and the fifth component (risk management being systematic, structured, and timely) from the principles dimension of risk management were found to be invalid. In the operational risk management model, which was studied using structural equation modeling, the principles dimension (independent variable), five framework dimensions, and four process dimensions (risk evaluation, context setting, communication and consultation, and risk analysis) were considered significant. Conclusions: The librarians' partial agreement with risk management indicates the need for strong executive support. From their perspective, the risk management model heavily relied on context setting, communication and consultation, risk analysis, and evaluation.

Persian abstract

Item type: Journal article (Paginated)
Keywords: Risk,Risk Management,Public Libraries,ISO 31000,Risk Management in the Public Sector
Subjects: D. Libraries as physical collections. > DC. Public libraries.
Depositing user: rispl journal Journal
Date deposited: 30 Jan 2026 17:30
Last modified: 30 Jan 2026 17:30
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/47450

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