Effects of Motivation on Staff Performance and Job Satisfaction in the University of Ilorin Library
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2021-05
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INSANIYAT Journal of Islam and Humanities
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This study examined the effects of motivation on job satisfaction and performance of librarians in University
of Ilorin Library. Observation revealed that many employers have attempted several programs to motivate
their employees, yet they have not worked for every category of staff in the library. The descriptive survey
design was adopted for the study. The population was made up of all the professional and paraprofessional
librarians, totally 46 librarians. Relevant data were collected using a questionnaire and 41 out of 46 copies.
The questionnaire distributed were returned and used for the analysis using simple percentages and frequency
tables. The findings show that librarians in job performance can be judged based on the time taken to complete
task, as well as the accuracy and quality of the work done; motivational factors such as an opportunity for
promotion, good working condition, involvement at work, promotion and financial reward affects the job
performance and satisfaction of library staff; job satisfaction has great influence on job performance; general
job satisfaction exists among the librarians in the University of Ilorin Library. 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 and improved by ensuring well
set library goals, salary increment, the existence of an opportunity for training, sincere and annual appraisal,
concrete job description and opportunity to participate in decision making.
Keywords: Library Management, Job Satisfaction, Job Motivation, Librarian Performance
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Library Management, Job Satisfaction, Job Motivation, Librarian Performance