The study was conducted in 2008. The statistical
population of the study comprised 587 students who were
studying in BSc level in public universities of Iran. Sample
size was determined by using Krejcie and Morgan table.
By using stratified proportional random sampling, 230
students were selected across the famous universities of
Tehran, Shiraz, Mollasani, and Razi Kermanshah. Data
were collected by filling out the questionnaires that had
been tested before and seconded, observations, and
secondary information resources (statistical references
for any universities).
The questionnaire had 61 items in 7 scales, and was
validated using both intemal and external validity
procedures. It was primarily divided into four main
sections tiiat consisted personal characteristics of the
responders (12 questions); satisfaction of library facilities
(9 questions); English language capability (6 questions);
strategies of information seeking (7 questions);
awareness of library scientific resources (12 questions);
and resources availability {15 questions). The Cronbach
alpha, computed to measure reliability of the library
information-seeking index, was 0.84, which showed that
index was suitable. Items in tables were selected
according to existence feasibilities and real satiations In
universities.