scholarly journals Job Satisfaction of Library Staff: A Study Based on University Libraries in Sri Lanka

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
R.A.A.S. Ranaweera ◽  
Si Li ◽  
D. Bodhinayake
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Career Development ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Support Staff ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Collaborative Working ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Library Staff ◽  
The University ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Library of a university considered as an important entity of a university and employees of the library have a key role to play in disseminating knowledge to the academic clientele in the university. This study conducted to comprehensively investigate the job satisfaction of employees as the main objective and followed by identifying the main factors and finally to provide suggestions to overcome the dissatisfaction level of jobs of staff serving in respective universities. Study sample comprised with 510 respondents representing all professional, para-professional and support staff categories working in 14 university libraries in Sri Lanka. Semi structured questionnaire with five point likert scale used to collect quantitative data for the study. The study findings indicates that university library employees were moderately satisfied with their jobs and in general and co-workers, salary and benefits, physical working condition, career development opportunities, work itself, appreciation and feedback identified as the main factors of job satisfaction. The present study recommend to take immediate measurements to enhance the level of job satisfaction among employees by enhancing a collaborative working atmosphere, provide more career development opportunities, establish a proper mechanism for provide appreciation and feedback to enrich the current level of job satisfaction of library staff.

“A Study on the Influence of Rewards on Job Satisfaction With Special Reference to Education Industry in Oman”

2019 ◽  
Vol 118 (1) ◽  
pp. 114-124
Author(s):  
Mrs Nithya Sambamoorthy ◽  
Mr Subhash Kodiyil Raman ◽  
Mr Bhraguram Thayyil
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Special Reference ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The Other ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Education Industry ◽  
College Of Technology ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This research is an examination and a study on the influence of rewards on job satisfaction of lecturers at Shinas College of Technology (ShCT). In academic industry, rewards are one of the factors that affecting job satisfaction of the employees and this will lead to affect their performance in their jobs. So, when rewards are more the job satisfaction will be high and when rewards are less the job satisfaction will be less. On the other hand, the age will not affect the job satisfaction. Previous research reveals that Job satisfaction is very important to success the industry and the rewards are the main factors which affect job satisfaction. The main purpose of this study is to know the influence of rewards in job satisfaction among the lecturers in ShCT. Moreover, this research attempts to identify how much rewards affect the job satisfaction in ShCT.  For this study used two types of data which are: primary data and secondary data. The sources of primary data is the response from lecturers at ShCT. It is collected through structured questionnaire and distributed such to 60 respondents. Secondary data, collected from internet, books, journals, articles etc.

scholarly journals Interpersonal relations and job satisfaction among librarians in universities in Southern Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 12-21
Author(s):  
Gloria Oyovwe-Tinuoye
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Interpersonal Relations ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Federal State ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Southern Nigeria ◽  
The University

The study explored the relationship between interpersonal relations and job satisfaction of librarians in the university libraries in Southern Nigeria. The study employed the ex-post-facto survey design with a population of 841 respondents consisting of all the librarians in federal, state and private university libraries that are located in Southern part of Nigeria. The study employed total enumeration (purposive) sampling technique to select eight hundred and forty-one (841) respondents for the study. The questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. Data were collected and analysed with descriptive statistics such as Mean and Standard Deviation (SD). The demographic data of the respondents were, however, analysed with frequency counts. One research question was answered and one research hypothesis tested in this study. Research questions 1 and hypothesis 1 were answered and tested using Pearson‟s Product Moment Correlation. The study found that, significant relationship existed between interpersonal relations and job satisfaction of librarians in the university libraries in Southern Nigeria. It was also found that interpersonal relations influenced job satisfaction among librarians. The study recommended that in order to boost job satisfaction of librarians in the university libraries, administrators of university libraries should create enabling environment that will motivate job satisfaction. Library administrators should ensure that they facilitate the sponsorship of librarians. In addition, management of university libraries in Southern Nigeria should endeavour to send staff on courses on interpersonal relations and workshops order to emhance their job satisfaction.

Staff Motivation at Kuwait University Libraries

2010 ◽  
Vol 09 (04) ◽  
pp. 355-363 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taghreed Alqudsi-ghabra ◽  
Huda H. Mansouri
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Kuwait University ◽  
High Productivity ◽  
Staff Motivation ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Library Staff

Motivation is a force that leads people to act or perform. Motivating staff is a key element in making workers productive. It has the potential to increase incentive, put staff members at ease, and derive some satisfaction from their jobs. Factors that motivate staff vary across the professional, para-professional, and non-professional levels. The research here is a study of motivation techniques used by managers of Kuwait University libraries to improve employees' job satisfaction levels. In the process, it examines techniques and issues that motivate library staff and how these differ among professionals and non-professionals. It appears that high productivity depends on the level of library workers.

scholarly journals Facilitating writing seminars

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Åsne Ø. Høgetveit
Keyword(s):  
Working Hours ◽  
Writing Groups ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
University Library ◽  
Work Habits ◽  
Seminar Participant ◽  
Library Staff ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The University ◽  
The Way

How can the University Library better accommodate for students and faculty who need practical help with getting their writing done and develop their work habits? For many involved in academia, students and staff alike, the crucial task of writing is also one of the most challenging. People struggle to get past the first sentence, because it is not quite perfect yet; it is difficult to find the time; they do not feel inspired to write right now, etc. A possible help for some is to participate in writing seminars. Such seminars can take on various forms, depending on the needs of the participants and the circumstances around them. Writing seminars provide a supporting framework by making writing a more collective act. Participants find that they are both held accountable and inspired by their peers in the seminar. Considering how simple and easy it can be to set up and arrange such seminars it is no wonder university libraries, writing centres etc. do this. But can we go beyond simply setting a time, booking a room, and posting a note about it? Based on my experience as a writing seminar participant and now University Library staff and seminar organiser I want to develop the way we facilitate writing seminars. Organising our own seminars limit the participants to a set time and location of our choosing, and have limited outreach. In addition, hosting a two hours seminar, say, weekly, may not be the best use of staff working hours. Instead, I would like to develop a writing seminar service where the library helps people who want to set up their own writing groups. This way we can reach more people and help establish customised writing seminars.

scholarly journals Provisions and Effectiveness of Continued Staff Development Programmes for Professionals in University Libraries in East India

10.28945/3364 ◽  
2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arun Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Staff Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Resource Planning ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Human Resource Planning ◽  
Research Libraries ◽  
Policies And Procedures ◽  
Strategic Approach ◽  
Library Staff ◽  
The University

One of the greatest challenges that academic and research libraries face today is to prepare the staff working in these organizations for the future. Preparation of library staff requires serious attention to the human resource programmes in libraries and consideration of the development needs and interests of staff at all levels, from at the top the University Librarian to the lowest level the Library Attendant. Human resource planning requires a strategic approach, which focuses on both the immediate issues and considers future needs. Library Managers and the Library Authority need to be adept at identifying the human resources issues in their organizations; able to design and implement development programmes, policies and procedures, to address these issues in a timely and meaningful way; and willing to commit the necessary resources to support the full development of all library staff.

Job Satisfaction and Work Load Among Personnel in the University Libraries of Gujarat

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-164
Author(s):  
Dr. Manubhai Patel ◽  
◽  
Krupa N. Patel Patan
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Work Load ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
The University

Training needs of paraprofessional library staff in university libraries in South-East Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 37 (8/9) ◽  
pp. 482-495
Author(s):  
Ijeoma Ibegbulam ◽  
Jacintha U. Eze
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Practical Implication ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Library Staff ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
The University ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Training Opportunities

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the training needs of paraprofessional library staff in university libraries in South-East Nigeria with the objective to find out their training needs, the training programmes available to them, their utilization of training opportunities, hindrances to their training and strategies for enhancing training for them. Design/methodology/approach The descriptive survey design and total enumeration technique were used for the study. The instrument for data collection was a questionnaire. The collected data were analysed using frequency counts and percentages and are presented in tables for clarity. The population of the study was comprised of all the paraprofessional staff of the university libraries in South-East Nigeria. Findings Major findings showed that paraprofessional staff had a variety of training needs. The findings also showed that training opportunities available for them were very limited and that staff based their utilization on availability rather than need. Factors such as inadequate training facilities and lack of fund hindered training. Strategies that can enhance training were also indicated. Practical implications This study has practical implication as it is an empirical study conducted among paraprofessional library staff to identify their training needs, training opportunities available, utilization of training opportunities, hindrances to their training and strategies that can effectively enhance training for them. Originality/value Looking at the objectives of the study and the fact that most researches are focussed on librarians not the support staff (paraprofessionals), it will be useful to library administrators, the library professional field and planners of training programmes.

scholarly journals Organizational Commitment and Employee Performance with Special Reference to Administrative Officers at the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 168-173
Author(s):  
P. Krishnanathan ◽  
T Mangaleswaran
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Job Performance ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Knowledge Gap ◽  
Empirical Knowledge ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

An empirical knowledge gap has been observed regarding the relationship between organizational commitment and employee job performance of Administrative Officers in University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Therefore, in order to fill this empirical knowledge gap, this study was carried out with the objectives of explores the relationship between organizational commitment and job performance and explores the impact of organizational commitment on job performance of Administrative Officers in University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka. The data of this study have been collected from 40 Administrative Officers in University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka through the structured questionnaire. The data were analysed with univariate and bivariate analyses using SPSS 19.0. Findings of the study stated that there is a medium positive relationship between organizational commitment and job performance. And also findings of the study stated that organizational commitment has significant impact on employee performance. This study suggested that organizational commitment of the employees can improve employees‟ job performance.

Staff training and development programmes and work performance in the university libraries in Ghana

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 375-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mac-Anthony Cobblah ◽  
TB van der Walt
Keyword(s):  
Staff Development ◽  
Staff Training ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Training And Development ◽  
Information Services ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Library Staff ◽  
The University

This paper investigated the relationship between staff development and job performance of the library staff of five selected universities in Ghana. The paper examined the effectiveness of staff training and development policies, programmes, methods, training needs analysis and the monitoring and evaluation methods of the university libraries in order to establish the effectiveness of staff development initiatives in library and information services. The study adopted survey design and mixed methods approach combining qualitative and quantitative approaches in a single study. Data was largely collected with a questionnaire, while interviews were used to collect data from head librarians and heads of departments. The observation instrument was also used to confirm some information provided by the respondents. The findings of the study established that there is a positive relationship between staff training and development and work performance of library staff in the selected university libraries in Ghana. The results also revealed that even though staff development contributes greatly to effective provision of library and information services, staff training alone did not contribute to staff effectiveness. Staff development must be complemented with other human resource management strategies such as reward, promotion, retooling, etc. The paper makes recommendations on how staff development can help improve upon library staff effectiveness.

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