Probes, examines and analyses those variables that affect the
motivation and productivity of library staff in some university
libraries. Offers a comparative study based on the situations prevalent
in two West African (Ghana and Nigeria) and two Southern African (Zambia
and Botswana) countries. Highlights measurement of performance and
various techniques for improving the same. Makes a number of
recommendations to library policy formulators on how to improve the lot
of their subordinate staff and thus motivate them towards higher
productivity and the realization of organizational goals and objectives.