The Extent of Application of the National Reference Standards for Internal Quality Assurance in the Academic Programs of the Department of Library, Information, and Communication at Djelfa University

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the extent to which the National Internal Quality Assurance
Standards are applied to the academic programs at the Department of Library and Information
Sciences at Djelfa University. Using a descriptive-analytical method, the study surveyed the
department's faculty to assess the programs' compliance with national standards. A sample of 39
professors participated, with 34 responses representing 87.18% of the study population. Significant
differences were found between permanent and temporary faculty members (p = 0.000), reflecting
variations in perspectives likely due to experience and job stability. No significant differences were
found between genders (p = 0.120), indicating a general consensus across male and female
respondents. Likewise, no significant differences emerged between professors holding PhDs and
those with Master's degrees (p = 0.060), suggesting similar perspectives across academic levels.
These findings highlight the need to consider diverse experiences and academic backgrounds when
implementing quality assurance strategies to ensure comprehensive and cohesive evaluations.