International Journal of Academic Library and Information Science
 

Vol. 7(2), pp. 37–43, March, 2019. 

ISSN: 2360-7858

DOI: 10.14662/IJALIS2019.006

Full Length Research

The general purpose of the study is effect of promotion and recognition on job satisfaction of librarians in academic libraries in Imo State. The survey research design was used for the study using questionnaire as the instrument for data collection. The study covered the entire population of One hundred and seven (107) librarians in academic libraries in Imo State. One hundred and five (105) copies of the questionnaire were completed and returned for analysis representing 98.1%. The findings showed that promotion on the job to higher positions increases librarians’ satisfaction on the job. Again, that the higher librarians attain through promotion the greater satisfaction they derive. The findings also showed that recognition makes librarians feel proud on their job and take their job seriously. The study recommended that academic libraries in Imo State should come up with policies that will ensure librarians regular promotion. That proven cases of denial of recognition should be re-visited to ensure fair play. The study also recommended that academic libraries in Imo State should set in motion strategies to address welfare package to librarians.

Keywords: Promotion, Recognition, Job Satisfaction, Librarians, Academic Library

Cite This Article As: Nzelum, A.O., Unegbu, M.C., Nworie, J.C., Irunegbo, G.C (2019). Effect of Promotion and Recognition on Job Satisfaction of Librarians in Academic Libraries in Imo State, Nigeria. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 7(2): 37-43