Vol. 9(8), pp. 380-388. August, 2021. 

ISSN: 2360-7858

https://doi.org/10.14662/ijalis2021340

 

Full Length Research

 

Abstract

This study has examined staff development programmes using Imo State University library staff as the focal point. In line with the above, three research objectives and research questions respectively guided the study. The study employed survey research design, and rating scale designed in four likert format was used as the instrument of data collection. The entire librarians of Imo State Universality library were used as the study population/sample. The data collected were presented in tables and analyzed using frequency counts, mean and standard deviation. It was discovered that the available staff development programmes in IMSU library are in-service training and attendance to conferences, seminars, workshops etc. Also, the study revealed that staff are encouraged either on individual or institutional sponsorship to attend to conferences, seminars, workshops etc. to abreast themselves of new knowledge and skills for effective operational services delivery in the library. The study identified finance, lack of management interest and lack of regular training as some of the major challenges affecting staff development in IMSU library. Based on these findings, it was recommended that the library should intensify their effort on the use of in-service training, and also incorporate on-the-job training, study visit and training programme by international organization as the veritable means to develop their staff to perform their functions effectively. The government, school management and leadership of the library respectively should provide the needed finance and training facilities as well as clear cut motivational/development policies that would engender easy accessibility and optimal use of staff development programmes in the library. This will invariably encourage staff to perform optimally in library.

 

Keywords: staff development, Imo State University library, training facilities

 

	Cite This Article As: Njoku, LC., Ken-Agbiriogu, E. ((2021). Staff Development Programmes in Imo State University Library, Owerri. Inter. J. Acad. Lib. Info. Sci. 9(8): 380-388