Institute Librarian, National Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studies, Abuja, Nigeria
Staff retention strategies are designed to motivate the employees by providing them with satisfactory pay, benefits, working conditions, etc., to ensure that they do not leave their jobs. The study assesses the retention strategies employed in federal universities. A survey research method was used, 42 questionnaires were distributed to the heads of divisions of the libraries studied to collect data. The data collected were analyzed descriptively, using frequency count and percentages. The study revealed the retention strategy most employed was promotion and professional development. Based on these findings, it was recommended for universities to put in place additional strategies that will motivate their staff and retain staff who have the skills, experience and knowledge to avoid losing them to other universities.
Retention, Retention strategy, University libraries, Staff
