期刊名称：Pakistan Journal of Library and Information Science
印刷版ISSN：1680-4465
出版年度：2011
卷号：12
出版社：University of the Punjab
摘要：This study aimed to explore the contemporary Human Resource Management (HRM) practices and function in university libraries (ULs) of Pakistan and to analyze the ways they are following the modern trends of HRM. To accomplish this goal a multi-method design of research based on survey method using two types of questionnaires and unstructured interviews as data gathering instruments. The first questionnaire was distributed to all heads of the ULs in the Punjab province (N=36) with the response rate of 92%, to explore the contemporary HRM practices and functions. On the basis of first survey, the second questionnaire was sent to the professionals (N=155) with response rate of 81%, to know their preferred motivators on workplace. In the next phase 20 interviews were conducted with library leaders from 16 ULs. Purposive sampling method was used for this. SPSS 16.0 version and content analysis was used for quantitative and qualitative data analysis respectively. The findings reveal that ULs were understaffed, and available seats were lying vacant. Libraries were not satisfied with the present status of professional and non-professional staff and needed more staff. The number and quality of library services would suffer due to this shortage. The libraries with better staff strength do offer better services and extended working hours. By and large, library directors were satisfied with their involvement in the selection process. Some kind of formal performance appraisal was practiced in almost all ULs. The data collected for this, was used for promotion of professionals, just a formality, determine the salary size, and to assess their training needs.
