The Relationship between Personality Traits, Self-efficacy and Creativity of Academic Librarians: A Case Study of Librarians of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

Abstract

Introduction: Identifying the human resources' personality traits as the most predominant factor in achieving organizational goals and their impact on their creativity and self-efficacy is essential to improve the quality and quantity of an organization's performance. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between personality traits and self-efficacy and librarians' creativity at Tabriz University of Medical Sciences libraries. Methods: In this descriptive correlational study, the statistical population included all librarians of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences (N=50). The study instruments consisted of three questionnaires of the NEO Personality Inventory, Sherer's general Self-efficacy Scale, and Raudsepp’s creativity scale. Pearson correlation coefficient was used to test the correlation between personality traits with self-efficacy and creativity. Results: The findings revealed a significant relationship between librarians' creativity and extraversion, openness to experience, and agreeableness. Besides, there was a significant relationship between personality traits of neuroticism and extraversion with librarians’ self-efficacy (P <0.01). Conclusion: As the impact of personality dimensions on the self-efficacy and the creativity of the librarians, decision-makers and planners should pay particular attention to the personality components of librarians. Creativity and self-efficacy among librarians and other staff can be nurtured by conducting behavioral counseling courses to see greater efficiency and productivity in the organization environment.