A Comparative Study of Levels of Job Satisfaction among Librarians in Private and Public Universities in Ondo State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study focused on the job satisfaction levels of librarians in private and public universities in Ondo State, Nigeria. Questionnaires were distributed to respondents which elicited responses that were used to compare the job satisfaction levels of librarians in public universities with their counterparts in the private universities. The research procedure used was total enumeration of all academic librarians in public and private universities in Ondo State, Nigeria. A total of twenty nine (29) questionnaires were administered of which six (6) were administered in private universities while twenty three (23) were administered in public universities. Responses were analyzed using the T-Test statistical procedure and results were presented in tables.The study revealed that there was no significant difference in the level of job satisfaction of librarians in both private and public universities when compared on the basis of factors such as salary, library policies and administration, co-workers relationship, among others.Conclusions were drawn and recommendations were made that would enhance the level of job satisfaction among librarians in private and public universities in Nigeria.

Keywords: Job Satisfaction, Librarians, Libraries, Public Universities, Private Universities, Hygienic Factors, Motivational factors