Job Facets and Job Satisfaction among Library Professionals of Engineering Colleges in Nepal
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Job satisfaction plays an important role in shaping the effectiveness and productivity of professionals in the library and information field. This research investigates the level of job satisfaction and the factors that influence it among library professionals working in engineering college libraries connected with universities and private institutions across Nepal. From a total population of 120 professionals, 77 completed the Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS). The collected data were examined using both descriptive and inferential statistical methods such as mean, standard deviation, correlation, regression analysis, and analysis of variance with the support of Microsoft Excel.
The results show that professional commitment to the library field is a significant predictor of job satisfaction, contributing to about 31% of the observed variation. No meaningful differences were found based on demographic or institutional characteristics. Key elements influencing satisfaction included workplace environment, salary and benefits, transparent promotion systems, perceived academic value of libraries in engineering education, and professional respect and recognition. The study highlights the need for supportive organizational environments and stronger professional identity to improve job satisfaction among library professionals in Nepal.
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