TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP AS DETERMINANTS OF PROFESSIONAL EFFECTIVENESS AMONG LIBRARIANS IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

institutions, particularly as demands for efficient information services continue to rise despite varying levels of training and mentorship. This study examined training and mentorship as determinants of professional effectiveness among librarians in public universities in Ogun State, Nigeria. The purpose was to determine the extent to which these factors influence librarians' performance outcomes. The study adopted a quantitative explanatory design using the Training and Mentorship for Professional Effectiveness Questionnaire (TMPEQ). The instrument was validated through expert review and pilot testing, while reliability was established using Cronbach's alpha coefficient of 0.88. A sample size of 240 respondents was selected using multistage sampling techniques. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. Findings revealed that training significantly influenced professional effectiveness (â = 0.64, R² = 0.41, p < 0.05), mentorship also had a significant effect (â = 0.59, R² = 0.37, p < 0.05), while their combined influence was strongest (R = 0.76, R² = 0.58, p < 0.05). All null hypotheses were rejected. The study concluded that integrating structured training with mentorship enhances professional effectiveness. It is recommended that universities adopt comprehensive training systems and institutionalise mentorship frameworks to strengthen librarians' performance and ensure sustained service delivery improvement.

Keywords: Training, Mentorship, Professional Effectiveness, Academic Librarians, Human Capital Development