Influence of Mentoring Practices on Job Performance of Medical Librarians in Health Institutions in Southern Nigeria
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Background: Mentoring has long been recognized as an important strategy for improving job performance. However, there is limited empirical evidence on how mentoring practices influence the job performance of medical librarians in Nigeria, despite reports that their performance remains suboptimal. This study investigated the influence of mentoring practices on the job performance of medical librarians in health institutions in Southern Nigeria.
Method: The study adopted a survey design. The population of the study comprised all two hundred and forty-eight (248) medical librarians in health institutions in Southern Nigeria. Data were collected using a validated structured questionnaire. The data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: The findings revealed that the level of mentoring practices for medical librarians in health institutions in Southern Nigeria was generally high, with role modelling support being the most prevalent form. However, psychosocial support was the least provided form of mentoring. The findings also indicated that mentoring practices had a significant influence on the job performance of medical librarians in health institutions in Southern Nigeria.
Conclusion: Based on the study outcome, it was concluded that mentoring practices are key factors in enhancing the job performance of medical librarians in health institutions in Southern Nigeria. Given the findings of the study, it was recommended that the library management adopt a more balanced mentoring approach that prioritises the psychological well-being of medical librarians. This can be accomplished by ensuring mentors are trained to offer a wide range of support, fostering more effective and holistic mentoring relationships, while also providing emotional and mental health support.
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