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Influence of Ownership of Institution on Job Satisfaction among Librarians in University Libraries in Southern Nigeria


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1 Acting University Librarian, Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun., Nigeria
2 Collection Development Librarian, Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun., Nigeria
     

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Purpose: The study examined the influence of ownership of the institution and job satisfaction among librarians in university libraries in Southern Nigeria. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study adopted ex-post-facto research design. Three research questions were answered and one hypothesis tested in the study. The populace comprises 841 librarians in federal, state, and private universities in Southern Nigeria. A purposive sampling technique was espoused for the study because the entire populace was used as the sample. Data was collected through the use of a self-constructed questionnaire entitled ‘Ownership of Institution and Job Satisfaction Scales (OIJS)’. Copies of the questionnaire were administered to 841 librarians in 84 university libraries in Southern Nigeria. The data retrieved was analysed using simple percentages, and descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings: The outcomes of the study discovered that ownership of an institution has a relationship with job satisfaction of librarians in the university libraries of Southern Nigeria. Librarians in the university libraries in Southern Nigeria are satisfied with their job irrespective of ownership of the institution. Research Limitations/Implications: This study was limited to the influence of ownership of the institution and job satisfaction of librarians in the university libraries in Southern Nigeria. The result of the study will enhance the job satisfaction of librarians in the universities, whereby ownership of institutions should improve welfare packages of staff by creating a good working environment, such as sponsoring short courses, workshops on current trends in librarianship, and career advancement both in Nigeria and abroad, which will improve their job satisfaction. Practical Implications: The results of the study have revealed the relevance of ownership of institution to job satisfaction of librarians in university libraries in Southern Nigeria. Originality/Value: There are few studies on ownership of the institution and job satisfaction of librarians in university libraries in Nigeria. Therefore, this paper will increase empirical literature on the topic.

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Ownership of Institution; Job Satisfaction; University Libraries; Southern Nigeria
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Authors

Gloria Ogheneghatowho Oyovwe-Tinuoye
Acting University Librarian, Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun., Nigeria
Lucky Oji Akpojotor
Collection Development Librarian, Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun., Nigeria

Abstract


Purpose: The study examined the influence of ownership of the institution and job satisfaction among librarians in university libraries in Southern Nigeria. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study adopted ex-post-facto research design. Three research questions were answered and one hypothesis tested in the study. The populace comprises 841 librarians in federal, state, and private universities in Southern Nigeria. A purposive sampling technique was espoused for the study because the entire populace was used as the sample. Data was collected through the use of a self-constructed questionnaire entitled ‘Ownership of Institution and Job Satisfaction Scales (OIJS)’. Copies of the questionnaire were administered to 841 librarians in 84 university libraries in Southern Nigeria. The data retrieved was analysed using simple percentages, and descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings: The outcomes of the study discovered that ownership of an institution has a relationship with job satisfaction of librarians in the university libraries of Southern Nigeria. Librarians in the university libraries in Southern Nigeria are satisfied with their job irrespective of ownership of the institution. Research Limitations/Implications: This study was limited to the influence of ownership of the institution and job satisfaction of librarians in the university libraries in Southern Nigeria. The result of the study will enhance the job satisfaction of librarians in the universities, whereby ownership of institutions should improve welfare packages of staff by creating a good working environment, such as sponsoring short courses, workshops on current trends in librarianship, and career advancement both in Nigeria and abroad, which will improve their job satisfaction. Practical Implications: The results of the study have revealed the relevance of ownership of institution to job satisfaction of librarians in university libraries in Southern Nigeria. Originality/Value: There are few studies on ownership of the institution and job satisfaction of librarians in university libraries in Nigeria. Therefore, this paper will increase empirical literature on the topic.

Keywords


Ownership of Institution; Job Satisfaction; University Libraries; Southern Nigeria

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