The motivation syndrome: Job satisfaction through the pay nexus

Reports the results of a survey of library assistants in 32 university libraries in the United Kingdom that investigated pay satisfaction, its influence on job satisfaction, and perceptions of promotional opportunities. Use of the Job Content Analysis Index (CAIn) is explained, and recommendations f...

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Published in:International Library Review 1991-06, Vol.23 (2), p.141-158
Main Author: Thapisa, A.P.N
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Libraries
Exact sciences and technology
Foreign Countries
Higher Education
Information and communication sciences
Information science. Documentation
Job Satisfaction
Library and information science. General aspects
Library Surveys
Library Technicians
Motivation
Professional aspects
Promotion (Occupational)
Questionnaires
Salaries
Sciences and techniques of general use
United Kingdom
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Summary:Reports the results of a survey of library assistants in 32 university libraries in the United Kingdom that investigated pay satisfaction, its influence on job satisfaction, and perceptions of promotional opportunities. Use of the Job Content Analysis Index (CAIn) is explained, and recommendations for libraries' reward systems for assistants are suggested. (39 references) (LRW)
ISSN:0020-7837
1057-2317
DOI:10.1016/0020-7837(91)90020-Z