RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS AND JOB PERFORMANCE OF LIBRARIANS IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES IN NORTH- WEST NIGERIA

Abstract

The study investigate the relationship between demographic characteristics and job performance of librarians in federal universities in North- west Nigeria. Three objectives and three hypotheses were formed. The research employed a correlational survey design. The population of the study was 880 librarians in the federal university libraries in North- West Nigeria. The study utilized a sample of 682 librarians randomly selected from the federal university Libraries. Data collection was done using a research- developed job performance questionnaire (JPQ). Person correlation was used test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that significant relationship exist between Age and job performance of librarians in the Federal universities in North-West Nigeria, significant relationship exist between year of experience and job performance of librarians in the federal universities in North-West Nigeria and significant relationship exist between marital status and job performance of librarians in the Federal universities in North-West Nigeria. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher concluded that age, years of work experience and marital status significantly impacts the job performance of librarians in universities in North-West Nigeria. The study recommended among others that management of universities should implement policies promoting equal opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and mentorship programs to support librarians in all ages.