Motivation and Performance of the Middle Level Man Power in Academic Libraries: The Case Study Of University Of Cape Coast Library, Ghana

Abstract

The main aim of this paper is to find out the factors that motivate middle level man power at University of Cape Coast, Ghana. The descriptive survey design was used to explore and report the current situation on the effects of motivation on senior staff performance at University of Cape Coast Library. Eighty senior staff responded to the questionnaire in all. Quantitative analysis was made using simple descriptive statistical tools. Comparatively, the findings revealed that senior staffs at University of Cape Coast library work in an environment which was encouraging. Secondly, opportunities exist for career development.Thirdly, the level of job satisfaction was high. However, staffs were not enthused by the level monetary rewards. Stakeholders of University of Cape Coast are enlightened on what it takes to motivate the various categories of staff. The advocacy role supposed to be played by the leading members of staff of the Library to ensure efficiency of staff if paramount