The purpose of this study was to investigate factors affecting
work performance among systems librarians in Korean academic libraries. The
factors were divided into three categories: job characteristics, organizational
characteristics, and individual characteristics.
Data from questionnaires were analyzed using the SPSS for windows.
Multiple regression analyses were performed on three sets of variables related
to the hypotheses of the study. The result of the analysis identified the following
factors: Job characteristics which affect work performance among systems librarians
in academic libraries are autonomy, task significance, skill variety, and feedback
from supervisor. Organizational characteristics which affect work performance
are job security, capability of automation systems, and co-workers. Individual
characteristics which affect work performance are growth need strength, knowledge,
and systems librarian experience.