Work Environment and Institutional Effectiveness of Polytechnic Libraries in South-West, Nigeria

Authors

  • Oyerinde Oluwatosin Fisayo Library Department The Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
  • Mayowa-Adebara Okeoghene Library Department National Open University of Nigeria, Ibadan Study Centre, Oyo State, Nigeria

Keywords:

Institutional effectiveness, Work Environment, Polytechnic libraries, South-West Nigeria

Abstract

The goal of the library is to provide quality service and lifelong learning facilities to its users. However, there are indications of low level of effectiveness in many polytechnic libraries. Studies revealed that this could be attributed to work environment. The study, therefore, investigated the extent to which work environment influenced institutional effectiveness of polytechnic libraries in South-West, Nigeria. The research adopted survey research design. The population consisted of 429 library personnel from the 32 polytechnic libraries in South-West, Nigeria. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 24 (75%) polytechnic libraries. Total enumeration was used for the 368 personnel of the selected polytechnic libraries. Avalidated questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection. The Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficients ranged from 0.81 to 0.95. The return rate was 86.96%. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential (simple and multiple regression) statistics. Findings revealed that work environment had a positive and significant influence on institutional effectiveness (? = 2 0.157, t = 0.1538, R = 0.1253, p < .05). Furthermore, the level of institutional (317) effectiveness was low (M =2.20 on a scale of five); the work environment of employees was found to be unconducive (M =2.31 on a scale of five).In conclusion, work
environment is a major factor contributing to low level of institutional effectiveness. Therefore, the study recommended that heads of libraries should create a conducive work environment.

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2019-06-24

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