Job Satisfaction among LIS Professionals of J&K Higher Education, India

Authors

  • Ansaar Hussain Ansaari J&K Higher Education Department, J&K, India
  • Tabasum Zehra

Keywords:

Job satisfaction, LIS professionals, Jammu & Kashmir

Abstract

Library and information science (LIS) is a growing field. The main aim and objective of the professionals working in the LIS arena is to ensure hassle-free dissemination of information to students, scholars, faculty and general users. However, in order to maintain optimum user satisfaction, it is essential to ensure the presence of highly skilled staff in such non-profit organisations. In addition, the objectives of such a service-oriented institution can be achieved if the recruited LIS professionals are motivated and highly satisfied with their profession. Job satisfaction is a state of being content towards a job or work. If the employees of an organisation are completely satisfied, it improves their overall productivity. Job satisfaction is related to many important factors for proper human resource management in an organisation. The current study explores the satisfaction level among LIS professionals working in higher education institutions in Jammu and Kashmir, India. The authors have recorded data from 40 LIS professionals working in prominent degree colleges in the region. The study attempts to determine the various factors that influence and affect the satisfaction level among LIS professionals of J&K.

Author Biographies

Ansaar Hussain Ansaari, J&K Higher Education Department, J&K, India

Ansaar Hussain, an Information Science professional, serves as Chief Librarian in the J&K Higher Education Department, J&K, India. Since 2015, he has worked in various roles across departments. A Gold Medalist in LIS from the University of Kashmir (India), he has qualified NET/JRF and other national exams. He has authored books, published research in reputed journals, and presented papers at national and international conferences.

Tabasum Zehra

Tabasum Zehra, an Information Science professional, holds an Master’s in Library and Information Science and a Master’s in English Literature. She has edited the book Radio Frequency Identification (RFID): A New Approach in Auto-ID and has published books and papers in reputed journals. She has presented papers at various national and international conferences.

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Published

2025-03-18

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024): Trends in Information Management

Section

Articles