Staff Motivation As Correlates Of Job Performance Of Library Staff In Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of staff motivation on the job performance of the library staff in Osun State University. The study was guided by four objectives which are; to identify factors that motivate library staff, determine the level of job performance, also to know the extent to which staff motivation influence the job performance and identify challenges impending job performance of the library staff. Methodology: The study embraced descriptive survey design. The population consisted of all the library staff in Osun State University library, from which 35 were selected using total enumeration sampling technique. Questionnaire was used to collect data from 35 respondents, out of which 34 copies were completely filled and returned. Data collected were analyzed using frequency counts, percentage and PPMC. Findings: The result showed that promotion, wages and salary among others are the factors that motivate library staff to perform their job. Also, the study found that the level of job performance of library staff is high while the motivational parameters identified influence the performance of the library staff to a great extent except recognition of service and award that influences their performance to some extent. Furthermore, inadequate infrastructural facilities, poor technological skills among others are some of the challenges impending performance of library staff. The study also established that there is a significant relationship between staff motivation and job performance of the library staff. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Library staff should be well motivated by the library management to perform effectively and as a matter of duty organise Information Communication Technology seminars for staff to help them acquire ICT skills as well as operate its facilities in the library. Secondly, the level of job performance of the staff of the library could be improved upon through the encouragement and provision of adequate facilities that could assist them in the performance of their job. Moreso, the library staff should be adequately and properly motivated with the use of motivational parameters to enhance their morale for efficiency and effectiveness on their job.