Perception of Organizational Climate in University Libraries

Abstract

The study explored the difference concerning organizational climate among university libraries. The present study is based on the primary data collected from two hundred and sixty-six Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals working in the eight-state universities in Kerala. The survey method has been adopted using a structured questionnaire for the collection of data.  The study shows that organizational climate related to university libraries are different.  In the study, six variables are used for evaluating the organizational climate.  The study shows that three variables of interpersonal relationship, physical and Infrastructural facilities, and planning and decision-making are playing a significant role in determining the organizational climate. Organizational climate motivates employees at various levels to achieves organizational goals. The study concludes that improvement of the variables develops a better organizational climate and influence the resultant job motivation in libraries. The study's originality is that it explores the possibility of adopting modern management techniques for a sustainable future of the libraries and emphasize that sound organizational climate is an integral part of libraries.