2008
DOI: 10.1108/03074800810873623
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Job satisfaction in libraries: love it or leave it

Abstract: Purpose -This article aims to explore job satisfaction among library workers. Design/methodology/approach -The paper takes the form of a literature review of psychological and sociological studies of job satisfaction in general and specifically for library workers. Findings -Library workers are very satisfied in their jobs no matter if it is a current study or one from previous years. Originality/value -Job satisfaction should be a key factor in recruitment of the next generation of library workers.

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“…However, as Bell 26 and Topper 27 warn, having identified a passion for academic librarianship, the challenge for leadership is to sustain it. The respondents, in common with those in Willard's study of Canadian academic librarians, 28 enjoy their academic library work but reveal little organisational commitment -as evidenced in the recent high staff turnover and the high number who claim to be open to new jobs outside the institution.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…However, as Bell 26 and Topper 27 warn, having identified a passion for academic librarianship, the challenge for leadership is to sustain it. The respondents, in common with those in Willard's study of Canadian academic librarians, 28 enjoy their academic library work but reveal little organisational commitment -as evidenced in the recent high staff turnover and the high number who claim to be open to new jobs outside the institution.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In an increasingly competitive climate, understanding what keeps people working in academic libraries is essential. 4,5 • To provide information for librarian educators. The drop in student numbers across all South African library schools in recent years and the aging of the present cohort of professionals are causing concern over the future staffing of libraries.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…As it relates to librarians, research indicates that job satisfaction involves the opportunity to perform a variety of different tasks and to make a difference in the community (university environment) (Topper, 2008). A librarian's job satisfaction is often tied to the nature of involvement with the educative mission of his or her institution, specifically as far as the librarian can help support curricular and instructional goals and objectives (Meringolo, 2006).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A recent article identified patron contact as a major factor in job satisfaction for reference librarians, and, as a result, they were among the most satisfied library employees with only those in supervisory roles happier. 1 As a new librarian, I imagined that working at the desk would be my most challenging assignment. I wondered what kind of questions I might get and how I might flounder as I looked for information.…”
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confidence: 99%