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Indian Journal of Library and Information Science

Volume  14, Issue 3, September-December 2020, Pages 155-158
 

Original Article

Professional Development and Job Satisfaction Amongst Women Professionals: A Case Study of State University Libraries of U P

Parul Shukla1, Shiva Kanaujia Sukula2

1Research Scholar, Department of Library, Mewar University, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan 312901,India. 2Deputy Librarian, Dr B R Ambedkar Central Library Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi 110067, India.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijlis.0973.9548.14320.15

Abstract

Libraries play an important & critical role in Higher education policy, including disseminating information needed by the user with the help of library experts; however, many other professionals are not satisfied with their jobs. The library professional’s service level depends upon their sense of dedication and this dedication is dependent on the satisfaction which is generally come up from their job. A very clear relationship between management and library professionals certainly helps for better coordination & promotes smooth running of regular activities of the library department. Methods: Mean was used to calculate the mean score in this study for the variables such as motivation or reasons for joining the job, attitude towards the job and satisfaction. A chi square test calculates the association / establishes the association between two categorical or nominal variables. In the present study the variables have been taken as age and marital status along with the satisfaction of women librarians with the job. Correlation is calculated to establish the relationship between two variables. In the present study correlation has been used to establish the relationship between male-female ratio and satisfaction and also male female ratio and attitude towards job. Results: The Analysis revealed that the Pearson Chi-square value is 0.151. This value is above the critical value i.e. 0.05, hence there is no significant association of the various age groups with respect to the satisfaction of women librarians. The Pearson Chi-square value is .000 this value is below the critical value i.e. 0.05, the null hypothesis is therefore rejected and accepted as having an important appendage of the alternative hypothesis age groups with the satisfaction of women librarians with their professional’s status. Conclusion: Based on the findings it is concluded thatthere is no significant association of the various age groups with respect to the satisfaction of women librarians.

Keywords: Libraries; Management; Policy


Corresponding Author : Parul Shukla