The Influence of Occupational Frustration on Librarians’ Job Performance in Academic Libraries in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between occupational frustration and librarians’ job performance in academic libraries in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Two specific objectives and research questions were raised, with corresponding null hypotheses formulated to guide the study. The correlational research design was employed for the study with a population of 107 librarians from the six academic libraries in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The entire 107 were used as the sample due to the small and manageable size. The instrument for data collection was face validated questionnaire titled “Occupational Frustration on Librarians’ Job Performance Questionnaire (OFLJPQ) developed by the researcher on a 4-point rating scale. Data collected to Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) analysis to answer the research questions and multiple regression was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that the occupational indices of unconducive work environment and poor motivation do not significantly relate with librarians’ job performance. Academic libraries in Akwa Ibom State should prioritize strategies to mitigate occupational frustration among librarians. This include: improving working condition, enhanced communication and collaboration, stress management, and invest in librarians which covers areas like: development, promoting a positive work environment and conducting further research.