ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE OF LIBRARIANS IN EASTERN NIGERIA

Abstract

Staff retention remains crucial for organizational success, as human resources drive goal achievement. This study examines the relationship between organizational culture and turnover intention among librarians in Eastern Nigeria's private universities. Four cultural constructs were analyzed: culture type, organizational bonds, structure, and leadership style. The population comprised all 308 librarians in these institutions, with 289 usable questionnaires returned.Data analysis employed frequency counts and simple statistics for research questions, while Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) tested hypotheses. Key findings revealed:Adhocracy culture predominated (M=15.61, SD=4.60);  High turnover intention (M=46.46, SD=5.87); Moderately controlled organizational structures (M=3.14, SD=0.60); Transformational leadership as primary style (M=3.04, SD=0.64) andStrong organizational bonds (M=3.12, SD=0.50).The study recommends that private university library management develop policies strengthening cultural bonds, structural frameworks, leadership approaches, and cultural alignment to mitigate turnover intention and prevent actual staff attrition.Keywords: Staff retention, organisational culture, organisational structure, turnover intention, private university libraries