Validation and reliability of performance management’s scale on academic libraries

Purpose This research aims to develop a standardized scale to measure performance management within the academic library sector, encompassing five core dimensions: preliminary conditions, strategic planning, performance assessment, progress review and performance implementation. Design/methodology/approach The study utilized a 15-item scale, employing both exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to evaluate the five performance dimensions. The sample consisted of 16 academic libraries and 325 librarians. Findings The constructs demonstrated strong internal consistency and reliability. The measurement model fit well, leading to the creation of a new performance management scale for the academic library sector. Research limitations/implications This study validated the scale using EFA and CFA. Future studies could expand on this research by including a broader range of contexts, particularly academic libraries in various countries. Practical implications The primary aim of this study is to establish the reliability and validity of the performance management scale for academic libraries. The results confirm that all five dimensions – preliminary conditions, strategic planning, performance assessment, progress review and performance implementation – are reliable and validated, making the model applicable to academic libraries. Originality/value This study contributes to the literature by introducing a performance management scale that fits well within the academic library sector. Additionally, each dimension can be independently assessed based on specific research requirements.