Bio-factor analysis of library productivity

The question of low productivity in Botswana is a cause of concern and a study has been carried out into perceptions about productivity in a sample of academic and public librarians. The main barriers to productivity were a lack of: job satisfaction, technological facilities and employee empowerment...

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Published in:Library management 2000-03, Vol.21 (2), p.86-93
Main Authors: Thapisa, A.P.N., Jain, Priti
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accountability
Attitudes
Botswana
Decision making
Documentation institutions
Employees
Employment
Exact sciences and technology
Information and communication sciences
Information science. Documentation
Librarians
Librarianship
Libraries
Libraries. Virtual and electronic libraries. Media centers. Documentation centers
Management decisions
Motivation
Organizational change
Power-sharing
Productivity
Public libraries
Quality of service
Sciences and techniques of general use
Studies
Success
Wages & salaries
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Summary:The question of low productivity in Botswana is a cause of concern and a study has been carried out into perceptions about productivity in a sample of academic and public librarians. The main barriers to productivity were a lack of: job satisfaction, technological facilities and employee empowerment, together with poor management, working environment, relationship among staff, and inefficient use of human and material resources. The authors suggest that a serious culture change is required which would involve modifying both management and employees attitudes towards work, behaviour and commitment.
ISSN:0143-5124
1758-7921
DOI:10.1108/01435120010309416