A Comparative Study of Job Satisfaction between Cataloguers in Federal and Private University Libraries in Nigeria

Abstract

The study aimed at comparing job satisfaction among cataloguers in federal and private university libraries in Nigeria and to identify what cataloguers are satisfied and dissatisfied with. The instrument used for data collection was the questionnaire. Data was collected  from cataloguers in federal and private university libraries in Nigeria using on-line method. In total, 67 cataloguers from 32 university libraries in Nigeria responded to the questionnaire which was used for the analysis. Overall, cataloguers in federal university libraries were more satisfied with their job than their private university counterparts. This is as a result of differences that exist between cataloguers in federal and private university libraries in the following dimensions: roles and responsibilities, work culture, performance evaluation, rewards/salaries/benefits, professional development, opportunities, and future concerns. Findings will inform library management, especially private  university libraries, to improve working conditions of the cataloguers by way of providing necessary facilities, good remuneration, providing benefits, incentives, allowances to keep the cataloguers motivated and satisfied with their job.