Motivation as Correlates of Work Attitude of Library Staff in Tertiary Institutions’ Libraries in Cross River State, Nigeria

Ntui, Aniebiet Inyang; Adu, Angela Vincent; Usang, Eyong Isu

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“…Anthony (2012) and Ntui et al (2014) in their separate studies on motivation and performance also proved that there is a positive strong relationship between remuneration and job performance of employees as low monthly salaries reduce morals for high performance.…”

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Assessment of Motivation Factors on Librarians’ Job Performance in Federal University Otuoke and Lagos State University Libraries of Nigeria

Atanda¹,

Olafimihan²

2021

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This study was conducted to determine the relationship that exists between motivational factors (remuneration, work environment, promotion and training) on librarian’s job performance in federal university otuoke and Lagos state university libraries. To achieve the objective, research question with corresponding hypothesis was formulated to give direction to the study. The correlation research design was used for the study. The population of the study consisted of 18 librarians drawn from federal university otuoke and 18 librarians from Lagos state university libraries. 36 librarians used for the study, and no sample size due to the small population. Data was collected using researcher’s developed instruments titled ‘Motivational Factors and Librarian’s Job Performance Questionnaire’ (MFLSJPQ). The instrument was found reliable with a reliability coefficient of .714 using Multiple Regression Coefficients. Data collected were analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient to answer the research question while Multiple Regression Coefficient was used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The findings from the data analysis showed that the motivational factors being (remuneration, work environment, promotion and training) have significant influence on librarians’ job performances in federal university otuoke and Lagos state university libraries. Upon the findings, it was concluded that remuneration, work environment, promotion and training determine the relationship that exists between motivational factors and Librarian’s Job Performance in federal university otuoke and Lagos state university libraries. Consequently, it is recommended that Governments and parent institutions should provide good salary packages and additional incentives in order to motivate librarians to be committed and dedicated to their required duties. Also, government should provide librarians with adequate remuneration, conducive work environment and regular promotions as well as in-service-training, they will be committed and dedicated to their duties effectively and efficiently, and this would elicit higher productivity from them.

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Assessment of Motivation Factors on Librarians’ Job Performance in Federal University Otuoke and Lagos State University Libraries of Nigeria

Atanda¹,

Olafimihan²

2021

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“…The most simple and costeffective method in increasing efficiency is simply to show employees that you care about them and appreciate their hard work. ( Inyang, Vincent & Usang, 2014). Library staff attitude according to Adekunle, Omoba and Tella, 2007) opined that is a mental and neutral state of readiness organized through experience exerting a directive or dynamic influence upon individuals' response to all objects or situation with which it is associated.…”

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Adequacy of Information Resources and Library Staff Attitude as Correlates of Information Service Provision to Students in Federal Polytechnics in North Central State, Nigeria

Olatunji,

Bolaji

2023

Int. J. Res. Publ. Rev.

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The study aims to determine the adequacy of information resources and library staff attitude as correlates of information service provision to students in federal polytechnics in North central state, Nigeria. The descriptive survey of correlation design was adopted for this study. Proportionate probability to size was used to determine the sample size of 986 registered students from using 10% of the population of 9, 865. The questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection.The finding revealed that lack of funds, diminishing budget, inadequate personnel, lack of infrastructural facilities, lack of spaces in the library, nonchalant attitude of staff toward users and inadequacy of information resources, economic recession in the country greatly affected funding in Nigeria universities, thereby affecting information services provision to students in federal polytechnics library in Northcentral state, Nigeria. Based on the findings, the study recommended that the government at all levels should provide adequate budgetary allocation to make the library perform excellently well; library users should be abreast with current awareness services provided in the library on the information resources in the library, among others.

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The Effect of Job and Motivation on the Knowledge Sharing of Librarians in Public Libraries

Kakhki

Rajabi

Naji

et al. 2019

Public Library Quarterly

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Motivation as Correlates of Work Attitude of Library Staff in Tertiary Institutions’ Libraries in Cross River State, Nigeria

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Assessment of Motivation Factors on Librarians’ Job Performance in Federal University Otuoke and Lagos State University Libraries of Nigeria

Assessment of Motivation Factors on Librarians’ Job Performance in Federal University Otuoke and Lagos State University Libraries of Nigeria

Adequacy of Information Resources and Library Staff Attitude as Correlates of Information Service Provision to Students in Federal Polytechnics in North Central State, Nigeria

The Effect of Job and Motivation on the Knowledge Sharing of Librarians in Public Libraries

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