LEVELS OF JOB SATISFACTION AMONG LIBRARIANS IN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN RAJASTHAN STATE: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Abstract

This study focused on the job satisfaction levels of librarians in private and Govt public Libraries in Kota, Rajasthan. Questionnaires were distributed to respondents which elicited responses which were used to compare the job satisfaction levels of librarians in public Libraries with their counterparts in the private Public Libraries. The research procedure used was total enumeration of all Public librarians in public and private Libraries in Kota, Rajasthan. A total of twenty nine (29) questionnaires were administered of which six (6) were administered in private Public Libraries while twenty three (23) were administered in Govt public Libraries. Responses were analyzed using the T-Test statistical procedure and results were presented in tables. The study revealed that there was no signicant difference in the level of job satisfaction of librarians in both private and Govt public Libraries when compared on the basis of factors such as salary, library policies and administration, co-workers relationship, among others. Conclusions were drawn and recommendations were made that would enhance the level of job satisfaction among librarians in private and Govt public Libraries in Rajasthan