The Impact of Leadership Styles on Job Performance of Staff in Academic Libraries in Niger State, Nigeria.

Abstract

This study investigated the impact of leadership styles on job performance of staff in academic libraries in Niger State. The study aimed at determining the leadership styles as factors affecting job performance of staff in academic libraries in Niger State. Survey research design was used with the target population of 355 staff in the 14 institutions of higher learning in Niger state. Total population was used for the study because the population is small and manageable. Response rate showed that 260 (73%} copies of the questionnaire were filled and returned in usable form. Descriptive statistics was used for the study. The result showed that in leadership qualities, the head librarians provided avenues for in-service training like workshops, conferences, and seminars to staff. In respect to leadership styles, the results of the study revealed that majority of the head librarians are accommodating, easy to deal with and easy to be contacted. On influence of leadership styles on job performance, the findings of the study revealed that ideas were not communicated from the head librarians to subordinate through Internet for quick job performance. The study recommended that head librarians should ensure they utilize Internet facilities in communicating ideas to their subordinate