Abstract
This study examined the job knowledge of library personnel in public universities in Oyo
State, Nigeria. The responsibility of a knowledgeable, competent and well-informed library
personnel becomes so important as libraries progresses in response to the growing
complications of academic environments and technological innovations. Libraries at
universities are set up to aid in studying, teaching, research, and community service in the
area where the university is located, to accomplish the goals set for their university, library
staff members are expected to carry out their statutory duties. The descriptive survey
research design of the expo-facto type was adopted for the study. The study was carried out
among 120 library personnel using self-designed instrument/questionnaire. The data
collected were analysed using frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation, Pearson,
Product, Moment Correlation (PPMC) and Multiple Regression Analysis. The study revealed
that job knowledge significantly improves decision making, service efficiency and users'
satisfaction among others. The study recommended that public university libraries in Oyo
State improve job design and descriptions, involve staff in decision-making, provide
leadership and in-service training, and recognize employee contributions. It also emphasized
encouraging commitment and critical thinking among library personnel to enhance problem-
solving.
Keywords: Job knowledge, Library personnel, Public Universities
Publication Date: 2025-11-08