Impact of motivational factors on librarians’ job satisfaction in selected academic libraries of North-East, Nigeria

Abstract

This study examines the impact of motivational factors on librarians’ job satisfaction in academic libraries. It is guided by one (1) research question and two (2) hypotheses. The study aimed to determine the level of job satisfaction among librarians in academic libraries, impact of career advancement opportunity and impact of good working condition of services as motivational factors on librarians’ job satisfaction in academic libraries. Survey research design was used. The target population was 332 library staff. Total population sampling technique was employed for the study. Questionnaire was the main instrument used for data collection. Three hundred and thirty two (332) copies of questionnaire were administered to librarians’ in the selected Academic libraries, and response rate of 319 (96%) recorded which was used for data analysis. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts and percentages displayed in tables; while ANOVA was used to test the null hypotheses. The findings revealed that there was high level of job satisfaction among librarians in the selected Academic Libraries in North-East, Nigeria. There was significant impact of career advancement on librarian’s job satisfaction and finally, there was significant impact of good working condition of services on librarian’s job satisfaction in academic libraries. Based on the findings some recommendations were made for improvement; the federal government should improve the level of career advancement and good working conditions so as to increase job satisfaction and performance in academic libraries.