Abstract
Self-efficacy plays a critical role in career commitment, particularly in professions such as
librarianship. In this study, the influence of self-efficacy on career commitment among university
librarians in Southwestern Nigeria was examined. The problem of this study is that despite the
critical role of librarians in academic development, the extent to which self-efficacy influences
their career commitment in universities in Southwestern Nigeria remains inadequately
understood. Data were collected using a descriptive survey research design with the aid of
structured questionnaires. The entire population of 456 librarians was studied using the total
enumeration method. The findings of the study highlight the significant influence and
enhancement of self-efficacy dimensions on the career salience of librarians working in
universities in Southwestern Nigeria. The study revealed that librarians in Southwestern Nigeria
demonstrate a high level of resilience and adaptability in navigating complex situations,
leveraging their expertise and knowledge to overcome obstacles and achieve desired outcomes.
The study discovers that there exists a positive significant relationship between career salience
and self-efficacy, meaning librarians with higher self-efficacy possess greater professionalism
commitment, enhanced job satisfaction, and improved opportunity for career duration.
Recommendations are policy interventions from university management to provide regular
training, mentoring, and motivational strategies to enhance librarians' career commitment.
Keywords: Self-efficacy, Career Commitment, Librarians, University Libraries, Professional
Development, Southwestern Nigeria
Publication Date: 2025-08-03