ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCE POSSESSED BY CATALOGUERS FOR JOB PERFORMANCE IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN NORTHEAST AND NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA

Abstract

This study determined Knowledge and Competence of Cataloguers for Job Performance in Federal University Libraries in Northeast and North Central, Nigeria. Four objectives and one hypothesis guided the study. The hypothesis formulated was tested at the fixed probability level of 0.05. Survey design was used for the study. The population of the study was sixty-one (61) cataloguers of eight (8) Federal University Libraries in Northeast and North Central, Nigeria. A self-designed seventy-five (75) item questions questionnaire made up of four (4) sections (A-D) Sections with a Cronbach's Alpha reliability test result of 0.86 was used. Data collected were analyzed, using descriptive statistics of frequency counts, and percentage while results were presented in tables; hypothesis was tested using multiple linear regression. The findings of the study revealed that Cataloguers have knowledge on cataloguing and classification in Federal University Libraries in Northeast and North Central, Nigeria. Cataloguers have competence in cataloguing and classification in Federal University Libraries in Northeast and North Central, Nigeria. There is high level of job performance in cataloguing and classification among cataloguers in Federal University Libraries in Northeast and North Central, Nigeria. There is a significant relationship between knowledge, competence, and job performance of cataloguers in Federal University Libraries in Northeast and North Central, Nigeria. Recommendations
raised include library management should provide opportunities for cataloguers to update their knowledge and stay current with emerging trends and best practices in cataloguing and classification. This can be
achieved through training programmes, workshops, and conferences. Library management should provide resources and support to enable cataloguers to maintain and enhance their competence in cataloguing and classification. This can include providing access to latest cataloguing tools and technologies and encouraging participation in professional development activities.