Use of Six Sigma Concept in University Libraries: A Case Study of Fars province Medical Sciences Library University

This paper discusses the Six Sigma applications in the academic libraries especially University libraries This research aimed to investigate the perspectives of librarians in Fars province Medical Sciences Library University about the performance of Six Sigma Principles in libraries of university.This was a descriptive survey in which a questionnaire was used for data collection. The study population consisted of 130 librarians of Fars province University of Medical Sciences Bachelor's degree or higher in librarianship in 2013-2014. 107 questionnaires were returned. This research was analyzed using descriptive (number and percentage) and inferential statistics( one-sample t test for hypotheses) with SPSS software was used.For verifying reliability of the questionnaire was also estimated 83% using Cronbach’s Alpha.Result In comparison to the average of six sigma in the library community show that , the average scale of one percent (p<0.01) there is a significant difference.This means that the use of Six Sigma in the libraries evaluated are significantly higher than average.

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