Influence of Specialty and Health Condition on Personnel Productivity in Polytechnic Libraries in South-East and South-South, Nigeria (Published)

This study investigated the influence of specialty and health condition on personnel productivity in polytechnic libraries in South-East and South-South, Nigeria. In carrying out the study, two research questions were formulated to guide the study. The correlational survey research design was adopted for the study and a total of 284 respondents drawn from personnel of the 19 polytechnic libraries in South-East and South-South Nigeria were studied. The instrument used for collecting data was a self-structured questionnaire which was duly validated and the result justified its use. The findings showed that specialty and health condition influence personnel productivity in polytechnic libraries in South-East and South-South, Nigeria. The study recommended that polytechnic libraries should transform the way they recruit by improving on the extent of consideration of area of specialization and health condition variables in recruitment exercises. This transformation should not only involve allowing recruitment practices to be guided by recruitment variables, it should as well involve leaving personnel recruitment in the hands of recruitment experts who can use customizable criteria such as Application Tracking Systems (ATS) to filter candidates and shortlist top choices based on specialization and health conditions. t means of identifying the most qualified candidate for the job. Specialization should be made a key determinant of who gets hired by polytechnic libraries. This, it is hoped will enhance the recruitment of top performers. Again, there should be significant improvement on the extent of consideration of good health condition as prerequisite for employment as well as the introduction and/or improvement of health programmes for workers in our libraries. Furthermore Employees already engaged by polytechnic libraries should be trained and retrained to enable them to acquire requisite qualifications, experience and skills that will enhance their productivity to broaden their chances of survival in our competitive information environment.

Keywords: Health, Health Condition, Personnel, productivity and polytechnic libraries, specialty

Job Satisfaction as Predictor of Personnel Commitment in University Libraries in South – West, Nigeria (Published)

This study investigated level of job satisfaction and its influence on personnel commitment in university libraries in South – West, Nigeria. The study used descriptive survey research design. The population of the study comprised of 1,163 personnel from public and private university libraries in South – West, Nigeria, out of which 643 personnel were sampled using multistage sampling technique. The instrument used for data collection was questionnaire. A total of six hundred and forty three (643) copies of the questionnaire were administered, out of which five hundred and forty one (541) copies representing 84.1% were retrieved and analysed. Data collected were presented and analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Results indicated that level of job satisfaction was high in term of nature of work (Mean = 3.87), promotion opportunities (Mean = 3.30), Supervision (Mean = 3.14) and communication flow (Mean = 3.45). Also, the results revealed that job satisfaction significantly influenced personnel commitment in university libraries (p≤0.05). The study recommended that university policy makers should ensure that library personnel are given adequate recognition, ensure payment of living wages as well as provision of befitting work environment similar to their colleagues in other units or establishment.

Citation: Badmus, Ibrahim Temitope, Alhassan, Jibril Attahiru & Ahmed, Abdulganiyi Okanla (2022) Job Satisfaction as Predictor of Personnel Commitment in University Libraries in South – West, Nigeria, International Journal of Library and Information Science Studies, Vol.8, No.2, pp.53-64

Keywords: Commitment, Job Satisfaction, Libraries, Personnel, University

Records Management in Institutions of Higher Learning: Towards the Business Support Function (Published)

Records are assets as they represent accumulated intellectual capital of organizations. For an institution to have sound decision making, efficient and effective records play a vital role. This paper probes into the business functions of institutions of higher learning as supported by proper records management. A case study research design was used to establish the records management policy of Moi University, Kenya. The study population consisted of 111 respondents drawn from the main campus. The sample size Purposively selected based on the respondents’ role comprised 78 respondents including 6 Top Management representatives, 22 Action Officers, 6 Records Supervisors, 4 auditors, 30 Records staff and 10 Secretaries some of whom were interviewed while others filled questionnaires. Both qualitative and quantitative data analysis approaches were applied. The study established that, the university lacked a clear records management policy, consequently; development and implementation of a records management programme and policies to establish formal records management programme with clear policies, infrastructure, staffing, guidelines and clear qualifications for records personnel is recommended.

Keywords: Business Functions., Guidelines, Infrastructure, Personnel, Records Management, policies