Assessment of employment conditions in the library workplace: A comparative study of public and private universities in Kwara State, Nigeria

Authors

  • Martins Atunde Brightlight Research and ICT Centre
  • Rasheedat OLADIMEJI Al-Hikmah University
  • Jamiu ABDULRAHEEM Main Library, University of Ilorin
  • Johnson MEDUPIN Al-Hikmah University, Nigeria
  • Abdulganiyu TIJANI UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN
  • Janet OLADEJOBI UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN
  • Abayomi RILWAN Modibbo Adams Federal University
  • Olusanmi JESUWAYE Bam Social & Educational Institute

Abstract

The study comparatively assessed employment conditions in the library workplace focusing on public and private universities in Kwara State, Nigeria. The descriptive research of a cross-institutional survey was adopted. A sample of 160 research subjects from four universities (2public and 2 private) were sampled through multi-stage sampling of purposive, and stratified random sampling methods. A 25-item validated, pretested and administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Data collected were analysed with appropriate descriptive and inferential statistical tools, such as, mean, standard deviation and t-test statistics. Result revealed that professional development opportunities and quality work-life integration were better in public University libraries than what is enjoyed in their private counterpart, while pay and compensation, promotion prospects and welfare benefits in private University libraries are better than what is obtained in public University libraries. The study suggested that employment conditions differential exists in public and private University libraries in Kwara State, Nigeria.

Author Biographies

Rasheedat OLADIMEJI , Al-Hikmah University

REGISTRY/REGISTRAR

Jamiu ABDULRAHEEM, Main Library, University of Ilorin

LIBRARY/ACADEMIC

Johnson MEDUPIN, Al-Hikmah University, Nigeria

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT/LECTURER

Abdulganiyu TIJANI, UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIOBAL MANAGEMENT/LECTURER

Janet OLADEJOBI, UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT/SCHOLAR

Abayomi RILWAN, Modibbo Adams Federal University

LECTURER

Olusanmi JESUWAYE, Bam Social & Educational Institute

OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT/MANAGER

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2021-08-03

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Atunde, M., OLADIMEJI , R. ., ABDULRAHEEM, J. ., MEDUPIN, J. ., TIJANI, A. ., OLADEJOBI, J. ., RILWAN, A. ., & JESUWAYE, O. . (2021). Assessment of employment conditions in the library workplace: A comparative study of public and private universities in Kwara State, Nigeria. AU EJournal of Interdisciplinary Research (ISSN: 2408-1906), 6(2), 58-69. Retrieved from http://www.assumptionjournal.au.edu/index.php/eJIR/article/view/5502