The current research aimed to develop and evaluate a fundamental and international model for assessment of electronic readiness (e-readiness) in university libraries, following an extensive investigation of existing theoretical frameworks at national, international and organizational levels. Documentary research and analytical survey were the methods used in this study. Considering the factor loading using CFA and path analysis, the weights of every indicator, component and dimension were analyzed using SEM method. The model of assessing e-readiness constituted 4 dimensions, 12 factors and 64 indicators based on the research literature and on the opinions of related experts. Convergent validity, composite reliability and Cronbach’s alpha of all components were analyzed. Results from the CFA were then analyzed according to the structural model and indices related to goodness of fit for ensuring high quality on measuring the variables identified. Path analysis showed that human resources, electronic infrastructure, network programs and services and enablers of the networked world have a direct effect upon electronic readiness with values 0.57, 0.68, 0.77 and 0.51 respectively. Further analysis showed that the indicators skills, software, information services and investment are of higher weight and impact in their equivalent dimension. The proposed model was finally used for evaluating the e-readiness of the libraries located at one of the largest universities in Iran which showed their low readiness regarding electronic infrastructures as well as some discrepancies.

在对国家，国际和组织级别的现有理论框架进行了广泛调查之后，当前的研究旨在开发和评估用于评估大学图书馆电子就绪（e-readiness）的基本和国际模型。文献研究和分析调查是本研究中使用的方法。考虑到使用CFA和路径分析的因素负荷，使用SEM方法分析了每个指标，组件和尺寸的权重。根据研究文献和相关专家的意见，电子就绪度评估模型包括4个维度，12个因素和64个指标。分析了所有组件的收敛效度，综合可靠性和Cronbach's alpha。然后根据结构模型和与拟合优度相关的指标对CFA的结果进行分析，以确保在测量确定的变量时确保高质量。路径分析表明，人力资源，电子基础设施，网络程序和服务以及网络世界的促成因素分别对电子就绪状态有直接影响，分别为0.57、0.68、0.77和0.51。进一步分析表明，指标技能，软件，信息服务和投资在同等规模上具有较高的权重和影响力。提议的模型最终用于评估位于伊朗最大的大学之一的图书馆的电子就绪状态，这表明它们对电子基础设施的就绪程度较低，并且存在一些差异。