DJCCMT

Delta Journal of Computing, Communications and Media Technologies

ISSN:3092-8478

Advancing research and innovation at the intersection of computing technology and media. A publication of Southern Delta University, Ozoro.

Delta Journal of Computing, Communications and Media Technologies(DJCCMT) is an open access double-blind peer reviewed and refereed Journal that brings together reasoned thoughts, research, and industry practice in areas of Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, System Engineering, Data Science, Analytics, Embedded Systems, Information and System Security, Media Studies, Communication Technologies, Information Science, Library Science, Educational Technologies, Applied Computing, and related disciplines in a reader-friendly format. The Journal is published online monthly with print version issue in February, May, August and November.

Delta Journal of Computing, Communications and Media Technologies

Volume 1 · Issue 1 · December 2024
Title of Paper

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND JOB RESOURCEFULNESS AMONG LIBRARIANS IN UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA

Abstract

In today’s dynamic academic environment, university librarians are expected to exhibit both high professional competence and exceptional job resourcefulness to meet evolving information demands. This study examined the relationship between professional competence and job resourcefulness among librarians in universities across South-South Nigeria. Specifically, this study seeks to ascertain the extent of professional competence among librarians, assess job resourcefulness, and evaluate the relationship between both variables. A correlational research design was employed to explore associations without manipulation. The population consisted of 248 librarians from 21 government-owned universities in South-South Nigeria. Due to the manageable size, a total enumeration sampling technique was used to include all 248 librarians. Data were collected using a structured instrument titled Professional Competence and Job Resourcefulness Questionnaire (PCAJRQ). The questionnaire comprised demographic details and two standardized scales: The Professional Competence Scale and the Job Resourcefulness Scale, which are based on a five-point Likert format. Reliability coefficients were high: 0.93 for professional competence, 0.96 for job resourcefulness, and 0.99 overall. Data collection was carried out by the researcher with the help of five trained assistants. Descriptive statistics (means, standard deviations) were used for the first two research questions, while Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used for the third. Findings showed that librarians demonstrated a high level of professional competence (M = 4.21, SD = 0.90) and job resourcefulness (M = 4.21, SD = 0.91), both rated to a large extent. A very strong positive relationship (r = .807) was found between the two variables, indicating that increased professional competence is associated with enhanced job resourcefulness. It is concluded that professional competence has a significant influence on job resourcefulness.

Authors

Okiemute Patience Akpevwogho, Esharenana E. Adomi

Keywords

Job Resourcefulness, Librarians, Professional Competence, South-South Nigeria

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