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