Abstract
The purpose of the study was to determine the motivational factors
for job satisfaction among librarians in university libraries in
Nigeria. Survey research design was employed to determine the
factors that motivate librarians. A sample of 458 librarians from 31
university libraries in Nigeria was used. Questionnaire was the
instrument used for data collection. The questionnaire was adapted
from the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire. Data were analyzed
using mean. The finding showed motivational factors, including,
among others, work itself, achievement, recognition, responsibility
and advancement. Based on the findings it was recommended that
university library management in Nigeria should promote the
motivational factors among the librarians.