Job satisfaction was investigated at a South
African university library undergoing
change on many fronts. The study included
31 members of staff and the data were
gathered via interviews/questionnaires,
informed by standard HRM job satisfaction
theory. The study found a “love–hate”
relationship between respondents and their
work. The key positive finding is that 61%
report overall job satisfaction—with the
core work of an academic library, providing
for the information needs of clients, the
source. However, only 51% claim to be
proud to work at their library and 50% are
open to other job offers. Causes for the
restlessness include a sense of stagnation,
frustration with inadequate resources, and
anger at poor remuneration.