Effects of Work Motivation on the Job Performance of Higher Education Library Staff: Moderating role of Leadership Style

Abstract

This study explored the effect of work motivation on job performance of library staff with moderating role leadership styles at the higher educational institutes (HEIs) of Pakistan. The type of study was descriptive survey research design. Population of the study was library personals of HEIs, 173 respondents were selected through convenience sampling technique. Questionnaire was used for data collection through Google form. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS and PLS-SEM. The results reveal a significant positive relationship between work motivation and job performance. The results of the study showed that the level of job performance of library staff in higher education institutions was high (x = 2.85) and the level of work motivation (promotion, salary, favorable work environment) of the sample university library staff was also high (x = 2.77). More importantly, the hypothesized results showed that there is a significant positive relationship between job motivation (p= 0.029 < 0.05) and job performance among library personnel from higher education institutions. It is recommended that the library leadership should provide incentives to encourage library staff to improve their job performance. This study contributes to the existing literature by highlighting the importance of tailored motivational strategies and effective leadership in improving staff productivity in academic libraries. The practical implications suggest that university administrations should foster motivational environments and adopt leadership styles that align with the needs and values of their library staff.