Abstract:
This paper discusses findings of a study that
has been launched to identify the level of job satisfaction of
library professionals by generational cohorts. The aim of this
study is to evaluate the level of job satisfaction among three
generations (i.e. Baby Boomers, Generation X and
Generation Y) of the professional staff of the university
libraries of Sri Lanka in terms of five job satisfaction
parameters namely; work, coworkers, compensation,
promotion and supervision. The population of the current
study consisted of 125 library professionals of 15
universities under University Grants Commission in Sri
Lanka. A semi structured questionnaire was used as the main
data collection instrument. The results of the study indicated
that there are some differences and similarities of job
satisfaction of university library professionals in perceptions
associated with three generations. There is a significant
difference of job satisfaction in perception of both "work"
and "supervision" among three generations. Guidelines have
been developed to enhance the level of job satisfaction of
university library professionals. Job satisfaction of library
professionals is essential and a fundamental determinant of
the development and organization of the service.
