ATTITUDE TOWARDS JOB ROTATION IN KENYAN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES

Abstract

Job rotation is widely practiced in academic libraries. However, continued complaints from staff may affect the services being offered if the complaints are not addressed. This study assessed the factors that influence the attitudes of library staff towards job rotation through analysis of perceptions, opinions and thought. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data at the University of Nairobi and Kenyatta University libraries in Kenya using a sample of 57 respondents. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the responses from the respondents using SPSS. Using data collected by a questionnaire, respondent’s views on the subject matter were sought and analyzed using frequency counts and percentages. The results showed that >50% of the respondents agreed that job rotation was important while less than 5% suggested that job rotation helps to acquire new skills. Good working environment for library staff ranked highest followed by salary and allowances as factors that motivate staff to participate in job rotation. Based on the results, library personnel should enhance job commitment in order to solve library related problems. This study recommends the management of Kenyan University libraries to consider adequate staff job design, description and employees’ participation in decision making.