Personnel Management in Academic Libraries in Imo State: Issues, Problems and Prospects

Abstract

This paper investigated personnel management in five academic libraries inImo State. Data were  gathered using questionnaire designed for the heads of the libraries studied. Data were analyzed using simple tables and percentages. The study identified the various personnel management
functions in academic libraries as recruitment, promotion, motivation, discipline, appraisal and communication. However, the benefits derived from library personnel management activities/functions are adequately trained and developed staff; adequate control and discipline of staff; improved library services; improved library management and staff relationship. Insubordination
and bureaucratic bottlenecks were most frequently identified by all the respondents as the major problems of personnel management The researcher made the following suggestions: Staff training and re-training, recruitment of qualified staff, provision of adequate resources and infrastructure, adoption of participative management style, prioritizing motivation, staff welfare and conducive work environment as some of the ways to ensure veritable personnel management of the academic libraries in Imo State, Nigeria.