strategic factors affecting in the development of digital libraries in iran

objective: the main purpose of present research was to identify strategic factors influencing to the development of digital libraries in iran.method: research method of this study is grounded theory, which we use systematic method. the study sample consisted of professionals and experts in the field of digital library, and semi-structured interviews used to collect data to achieve theoretical saturation. data have been discussed after coding and forming main classesfindings: affective strategic factors in development of digital libraries in order of importance and priority are management mechanisms, mechanisms of development of human resources, legal mechanisms, content and services mechanisms.