...Bibi Alajmi; Hessah Alasousi Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the levels of motivation and needs satisfaction of academic library employees, adopting Maslow’s hierarchy of needs to examine individuals’ motivation. Design/methodology/approach The study collects and analyzes...

...Abimbola Abifarin Reports on a survey conducted to investigate the level of motivation among librarians and para‐professional staff in Nigerian university libraries using the questionnaire method to elicit the necessary data. Major variables considered are: training opportunities, frequency...

...Jennifer Rowley Identifies some of the issues that affect the motivation of staff in libraries. Argues that such motivation is central to a quality culture. As libraries become more sophisticated in their approach to quality, self‐motivation will become a central issue. Briefly reviews the rational...

..., offer real opportunities to achieve employee involvement and empowerment, key elements of quality management. Rewards need not be large, but the benefits in terms of motivation and increased employee morale can be considerable. Offers a model scheme for consideration, adapted from the commercial sector...

...I.K. Antwi; M.A. Bello Briefly discusses the importance of motivation. Points out that managers should take interest in motivating their workers for this influences their performance and organizational effectiveness. Gives a short review of the administrative structure of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa...

...A.P.N. Thapisa Analyses the relationship between motivation, organizational structures and work design. Advocates the work team approach rather than bureaucratic management and introduces the triple‐tier, dual‐concept organizational structure. Describes the features of an effective payment system...

...Ken Bakewell Describes an investigation, by six former postgraduate students of Information and Library Studies of the motivation of 30 professional library staff. The questionnaires, designed by the students in consultation with lecturing staff and senior library staff were completed...

..., excluding them from any involvement, and being negative yourself. In spite of a few dangers, these methods infallibly bring results. LIBRARY MANAGEMENT How to Demotivate Staff A BRIEF GUIDE Maurice B. Line INTRODUCTION Some might argue that staff are not capable of much less motivation than they already...

... Motivation LIBRARY MANAGEMENT THE LABOURERS WHO SHIFT THINGS AROUND: THE PROFESSIONALISATION OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION WORK AND ITS IMPACT ON LIBRARY ASSISTANTS' PERCEPTIONS OF THEIR WORK Amos P.N. Thapisa INTRODUCTION The aim of this article is to discuss the impact of professionalism in England and its...

...Mark Shields The literature of human motivation in a work setting is reviewed. The main theories are those of individual needs, equity and expectancy/value. This is followed by an examination of the relationship between motivation and methods of job and work design. Particular emphasis is placed...