MOTIVATION AND PRODUCTIVITY IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES: A CASE STUDY OF TRE ABUBAKAR TAFAWA BALEWA UNIVERSITY LIBRARY, BAUCHI, NIGERIA

Abstract

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 University Library, Bauchi, Nigeria (ATBU). Presents empirical data, which were gathered by means of a questionnaire relating to the motivation and productivity of library assistants in ATBU. Also gives several suggestions aimed at improving the productivity of staff.

Citation

Antwi, I.K. and Bello, M.A. (1993), "MOTIVATION AND PRODUCTIVITY IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES: A CASE STUDY OF TRE ABUBAKAR TAFAWA BALEWA UNIVERSITY LIBRARY, BAUCHI, NIGERIA", Library Management, Vol. 14 No. 5, pp. 27-34. https://doi.org/10.1108/01435129310043897