International Research Journal of Education and Technology

The main thrust of this study was to examine demographic characteristics and job performance of catalogues in tertiary institution libraries in Cross River State, Nigeria. To achieve the purpose of this study the two hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Literature review was carried out accordingly. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. This research design was used for the study because it was considered appropriate. A population of two hundred and twenty-three (223) library staff was used for the study. The entire population was used as a sample. The questionnaire was the main instrument used for data collection. The estimate of the instrument was established through the split-half reliability method. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was the statistical technique employed to test the hypotheses under study. Each hypothesis was tested at .05 level of significance. The result of the analysis revealed that educational qualification and years of work experience cataloguer significantly influenced their job performance in tertiary institutions libraries in Cross River State, Nigeria. Based on the findings of the study it was recommended among others that the management should endeavor to provide a level playing ground for equal opportunities between male and female librarians by ensuring that basic needs for academic excellence are provided for professional development causes for their staff.

Keywords: Demographic, characteristics, job performance, catalogues