The Correlational Analysis of Motivation and Productivity of Librarians in Public Universities in Nigeria

  • Japheth AbdulazeezYaya
  • Chioma EurielUzohue
  • Oluseyi A. Akintayo Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53555/er.v1i6.555
Keywords: Motivation,, motivation factors,, productivity, librarians,, public universities,, Nigeria.

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between motivation and productivity of librarians in Nigerian
public universities. A correlational survey research design was adopted. The study population consisted
of 1,254 librarians in public university libraries in Nigeria, from which 923 were selected using simple
random sampling. The research instrument used was a self-developed questionnaire. The study revealed
a significant relationship between motivation and productivity (r = 0.035, P < 0.05) of librarians in public
university libraries in Nigeria. It concluded that contrary to general belief, motivation and productivity
levels of librarians in university libraries were high. It is recommended that university library
management should continue to promote values such as improved employee recognition, good leadership
style and improved employees’ motivational programmes that would increase productivity of its
workforce.

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Author Biographies

Japheth AbdulazeezYaya

Chief Librarian, Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary,

Chioma EurielUzohue

Chief Librarian, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria.

Oluseyi A. Akintayo, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Senior Assistant Registrar,

Published
2016-09-30
How to Cite
AbdulazeezYaya, J., EurielUzohue, C., & Akintayo, O. A. (2016). The Correlational Analysis of Motivation and Productivity of Librarians in Public Universities in Nigeria. IJRDO- Journal of Educational Research, 1(6), 15-32. https://doi.org/10.53555/er.v1i6.555
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Vol. 1 No. 6 (2016): IJRDO - Journal Of Educational Research
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