Job satisfaction and performance among librarians in state-owned universities in Delta State, Nigeria

This study examined job satisfaction and performance among librarians in state-owned universities in Delta State, Nigeria. The correlational research design was used for the study. 87 librarians from all the state-owned universities in Delta State made up the study population. Total enumeration sampling technique was used. A questionnaire entiled Job Satisfaction and Performance Questionnaire was used for data collection. Frequency, mean and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation were used for data analysis. The results of the study showed that the respondents had high level of job satisfaction and that their extent of job performance is also high. A significant correlation was also found to exist between the level of librarians’ job satisfaction and their performance. The researcher recommended that job security and stability should be reinforced in state-owned universities in Delta State. Also, there should be an increase in salaries of the librarians to enable them to better cope with their financial obligations. There should also be regular performance appraisals, constructive feedback and regular promotions. A reward and recognition system should be established to improve motivation and performance.