Measuring Emotional Intelligence among University of Tehran Faculty Librarians

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Objective: The present paper investigates the emotional intelligence quotient among librarians in various faculties of University of Tehran.
Methodology: A descriptive-analytical method was deployed. Sample included all librarians working at various faculties with in University of Tehran. These were comprised of 42 males and 18 females.
Findings: It was demonstrated that Librarians EIQ and its components (Self awareness, self-motivation, self-regulation, social skills and social awareness) is above average. It was also shown that there is no significant difference between librarians holding a degree in librarianship with those lacking it. But there is significant difference in EIQ among librarians working in different faculties.

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