Core Work Values of Librarians & their Intent to Leave

Abstract

The intention of this study was to determine if there is significant relationship between core work values of librarian and their intent to leave. Through non-experimental quantitative research design utilizing descriptive-correlational technique, mean, Pearson r, Regression analysis, and universal sampling technique with one hundred librarians as respondents. The researcher used the core work values questionnaire and intent to leave questionnaire. The study revealed a very high level of core work values of librarians in terms of work to serve the public, work towards common goals, work to the best of abilities, and valuing and respecting each other. The level of intent to leave of the librarians is moderate in terms of perceived alternative employment opportunities, job hopping, and turnover intention. No overall significant relationship was observed between the core work values of librarians and their intent to leave but there were significant relationships in some of their respective indicators. It was noted that among the indicators of core work values, work towards common goals best predicts intent to leave.