Effects of Motivation on Staff Performance and Job Satisfaction in The University of Ilorin Library

Abstract

This study examined the effects of motivation on job satisfaction and performance of librarians in University of Ilorin Library. It was observed that many employers have attempted several programs to motivate their employees, yet they have not worked for every category of staff in the library. Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The population of the study was made up of professional and paraprofessional librarians, which totaled 46 librarians. Relevant data for the study was collected using questionnaire and a total of 41 out of 46 copies of the questionnaire distributed were returned and found usable for the analysis, which was done by simple percentages and frequency tables. The finding revealed that librarians in job performance can be judged based on time taken to complete task, as well as the accuracy and quality of the work done. The finding confirmed that motivational factors such as opportunity for promotion, good working condition, involvement at work, promotion and financial reward affects the job performance and satisfaction of library staff. The finding revealed that job satisfaction has great influence on job performance. the findings also revealed that general job satisfaction exist among the librarians studied. The study concluded that staff performance and job satisfaction of library staff is dependent on motivation. The study recommended that, the existing constituents of job performance and satisfaction should be sustained/improved by ensuring well-set library goals, increment in salary, existence of training opportunity, sincere and annual appraisal, concrete job description and opportunity to participate in decision-making.

The relationship between motivational factors and librarians’ professional development (PD): A systematic review

“…A significant number of studies reported the emerging services in the field of librarianship (Anyaegbu and Wali, 2020; Auster and Chan, 2004) and these advancements in Information Technology were motivating library professionals to focus on professional development for offering innovative library services to the users (Chan and Auster, 2005; Issa, 2021). Different emerging technologies were influencing information professionals to attend PD activities for enhancing relevant skills for the provision of satisfactory services to their customers (Cobblah and van der Walt, 2017); adoption of constant evolving changes was indispensable in the present era according to changing market requirements (Cossham and Fields, 2006).…”

“…Extracted information showed that the factor of active leadership in librarianship played a positive role in motivating library professionals toward professional development-related activities on a practical basis. Different studies showed that leadership traits of librarians (Walter, 2006), problem-solving groups (Anyaegbu and Wali, 2020), Buddy system (Anyaegbu and Wali, 2020), coaching and mentorship (Anyim, 2021), teamwork (Issa, 2021), staff relations (Cobblah and van der Walt, 2017), good communication climates (Madukoma et al, 2014), and mentorship and peer coaching (Pan and Hovde, 2010). These different traits of dynamic library leadership played a significant part in the cognitive enhancement of library professionals to motivate them to develop required professional skills to serve the community through smart library devices.…”

“…Different components of the work atmosphere gave a positive passion to the information professionals. These elements were related to good workplace relations (Alajmi and Alasousi, 2019); encouragement from seniors, fair appraisal, motivation on job performance (Issa, 2021); supportive climate, managerial support (Chan and Auster, 2005), good working environment (Dina and Olowosoke, 2018); good attitude of the employers, positive team spirit, and flexible working conditions (Lamptey et al, 2013).…”

Attitude of Library Professionals towards Professional Development in Public Sector Universities of Pakistan

“…The digitization of library resources, development of library guides for library users to access digital resources. Wali, (2020); Anyim, 2021;Issa, 2021, andStephen et al (2021).…”

“…Changes in techniques of user services in universities influenced library professionals to take part in professional development activities enthusiastically (Stephen et al, 2021). Proper counseling of the library professionals influenced them towards capacity building and implementation of user centered services in the universities (Anyim, 2021 andIssa, 2021).…”