Research article · 2026
INFLUENCE OF WORK MOTIVATION ON ORGANISATIONAL COMMITMENT AMONG ARCHIVISTS AND LIBRARIANS IN SELECTED NORTH CENTRAL UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES, NIGERIA
Abstract
Purpose: This study was carried out to examine the influence of work motivation on organisational commitment among archivists and librarians in selected North Central University libraries, Nigeria.
Design/Methodology/Approach: This study employed descriptive survey research design. A simple random sampling technique was adopted in selecting sample size of 77 respondents. A structured questionnaire was used as instrument of data collection. 75 copies of the questionnaire was retrieved for data analysis. The study used frequency counts, mean score and percentage tables as statistical measure for data analysis.
Findings: The result of this study revealed that there was low level of work motivation among archivists and librarians in the zone studied. The result also revealed that financial rewards bring about positive attitude towards work. The result also revealed that there is relationship between work motivation and organisational commitment.
Implication: It is very important to inculcate work motivation for organisational commitment to be achieved.
Originality/Value: It was recommended that there should be a means of motivating the library staff outside normal salary to encourage the discharge of delegated function. Also, there should be a study allowance to facilitate training and retraining which improves their capabilities.
Keyword: Archivists and librarians, work motivation, organisational commitment & University libraries
Paper type: Empirical research
Keywords
Archivists and librarians, work motivation, organisational commitment & University libraries Paper type: Empirical research
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