Measuring the Job Satisfaction of Female Library Professionals Working in the Health Libraries in Dhaka City

Sultana, Fahmida; Begum, Bilkis A.

doi:10.3329/el.v23i1.12117

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“…Lower job satisfaction in developing countries has been reported in several studies, which is in line with our findings (53)(54)(55). The proposed reasons for lower job satisfaction in developing countries include lack of employment security, poor salaries, benefits, work conditions, promotion and communication, as well as lower control over job, leadership behaviors, job stress, and mental and physical status (56)(57)(58)(59). However, there are some issues that should be considered as limitations of this study.…”

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Musculoskeletal symptoms and job satisfaction among office-workers: A Cross- sectional study from Iran

Loghmani

Golshiri

Zamani

et al. 2013

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Section: Loss Of Function and Work Absenteeism Weresupporting

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Musculoskeletal symptoms and job satisfaction among office-workers: A Cross- sectional study from Iran

Loghmani

Golshiri

Zamani

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AMA

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“…Reinforcing the need and importance of libraries during these changing times (Jaeger, 2011) has elicited the right perspective for the libraries and need to move on in the age of Internet. The study given by (Sultana & Begum, 2012) identifies the gender gap, level of job satisfaction among female librarians. Based on the evaluation of 31 respondents the study indicated that the quality of services depends on the staff of library and job satisfaction plays a vital role in it.…”

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“…Same routine tasks can create boredom, but rotation can develop interest. Sultana and Begum (2012) conducted a study to identify the job satisfaction level of female librarians in Dhaka University. The results showed that to determine the worth of satisfaction and dissatisfaction, salary is a great factor.…”

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Exploring the factors affecting job satisfaction of paraprofessional staff working in University Libraries of Pakistan

Hussain

Soroya

2017

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Purpose This paper aims to explore the factors affecting the job satisfaction level of paraprofessional staff working in Higher Education Commission (HEC)-recognized public and private sector university libraries. Design/methodology/approach The study was quantitative in nature, and survey research method was used. The population of the study was paraprofessionals working in HEC-recognized public and private university central libraries of Lahore. Convenient sampling was used, and five respondents were selected from each university. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire using a pre-developed scale job satisfaction survey by Spector (1985). Findings The study reported that respondents were not dissatisfied with their jobs, and still they were standing between “Neutral” and “agree” with all statements of job satisfaction. The nature of job was identified as the most satisfied facet of job satisfaction. It was also observed that a significant difference of job satisfaction was found among respondents having different salary packages. The group with the highest salary was more satisfied than others. Job security proved the factor affecting job satisfaction, as there was significant difference of job satisfaction between permanent and contract-based employees. Permanent nature of job was a reason of satisfaction for the respondents. However, it is interesting that job satisfaction level of public and private sector paraprofessionals did not differ. Research limitations/implications Findings of the study clarify that the universities are required to redesign their job recruitment policies and to revise pay scales of paraprofessionals. Most importantly, a gap in communication was also found within organizations which could affect the level of job satisfaction among paraprofessionals. Universities should pay attention to maintain the two-way communication flow from top level management to lower level. Originality/value This is probably first study reported from Pakistan on the subject. The findings of the study will help universities to redesign their job recruitment policies and to revise pay scales of paraprofessionals. Most importantly, the findings suggest that universities should pay attention to maintain the two-way communication flow from top level management to lower level.

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Measuring the Job Satisfaction of Female Library Professionals Working in the Health Libraries in Dhaka City

Abstract: Job satisfaction is an important area to determine the view of the library professionals

Cited by 12 publications

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Musculoskeletal symptoms and job satisfaction among office-workers: A Cross- sectional study from Iran

Musculoskeletal symptoms and job satisfaction among office-workers: A Cross- sectional study from Iran

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