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Investigating The Factors Affecting The Level Of Job Satisfaction Among The Librarians At Central Library Of Islamic Azad University Of District 3, Mitra Ghiasi, Safie Tahmasebi Limoni
Investigating The Factors Affecting The Level Of Job Satisfaction Among The Librarians At Central Library Of Islamic Azad University Of District 3, Mitra Ghiasi, Safie Tahmasebi Limoni
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This research aims at investigating the level of job satisfaction in librarians working at libraries of Islamic Azad University in District 3. The research has analytical-survey method and the questionnaire and statistical sample consist of 40 librarians at target libraries. To conduct this research, a model is first designed for evaluating the job satisfaction in librarians in the form of 6 dimensions and 31 variables and their job satisfaction is designed based on the model and calculated by considering the scores of 31 variables. Based on the findings, the librarians' job satisfaction at Islamic Azad University is in a proper …
Leadership Styles And Job Productivity Of University Library Staff: Interrogating The Nexus, Chidi Deborah Segun-Adeniran
Leadership Styles And Job Productivity Of University Library Staff: Interrogating The Nexus, Chidi Deborah Segun-Adeniran
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
The main objective of the study was to ascertain through existing literature the relationship between various existing leadership styles and the job productivity of university library staff. The library as an organisation in any institution is made up of different categories of individuals decked with diverse responsibilities which are all tailored towards providing the varying information needs of library clientele or users. This unique information providing organisation- the library, is headed by the University Librarian who makes use of preferable and suitable leadership skill(s) as the circumstances warrant, to drive the speedy achievement of laid down organisational goals and objective. …
Effects And Measures Of Technostress Among Librarians In Selected University Libraries Of Delhi, Mayank Yuvaraj Dr., Amarjit Kumar Singh
Effects And Measures Of Technostress Among Librarians In Selected University Libraries Of Delhi, Mayank Yuvaraj Dr., Amarjit Kumar Singh
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
Technology is a mobile and integral part of many work places, and computers and other information and communication technology have made many users’ work life easier, but technology can also contribute to problems in the cognitive work environment and, over time, create technostress. Much previous research on technostress has focused on the use of digital technology and its effects, measured by questionnaires. This paper applies a distributed cognition perspective to human–technology interaction, investigated through Limesurvey to examine technostress, its effects and measures taken to avoid it among librarians at university libraries in Delhi. About 200 library professionals participated in the …
Influence Of Computer Literacy On Postgraduates' Use Of E-Resources In Nigerian University Libraries, Daniel Abubakar, Airen Adetimirin
Influence Of Computer Literacy On Postgraduates' Use Of E-Resources In Nigerian University Libraries, Daniel Abubakar, Airen Adetimirin
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This study investigated how computer literacy predisposes postgraduate students to use e-resources. The survey research design and multi-stage sampling technique were used to select 2726 postgraduate students from 16 Nigerian universities. A questionnaire and computer test was used to collect data and data was analysed using percentages and Pearson’s product moment correlation. The postgraduates’ computer literacy level was average (56.3%). They used only few of the e-resources in their libraries and the frequency of usage was low (weighted average X = 2.45). Computer literacy had positive relationship with postgraduates’ usage of e-resources that was positive, very strong and significant (r= …
Marketing Of Web-Based Library Resources In Nigerian Universities, Effiong Emmanuel Okon, Inyang John Ime, Etim Ima-Obong A
Marketing Of Web-Based Library Resources In Nigerian Universities, Effiong Emmanuel Okon, Inyang John Ime, Etim Ima-Obong A
Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
This research work assessed the strategic issue of marketing of web-based information resources and services via library websites in academic libraries in Nigeria. Current status of university library websites was examined in terms of visibility, online services/resources and networking with subject gateways, professional associations etc. The study adopted survey design, with population of 44 university library websites and sample size of 16 library websites. Checklist was used for data collection and analyzed using simple percentage. The study revealed that academic library websites were under utilized for marketing of information resources as this development is evolving. It recommended that there should …