Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB), Orissa.
A key aspect of successful Library Management, “motivation” is a powerful force that can maximize productivity, boost employee enthusiasm and foster a positive corporate culture. Effective Library managers understand it as a dynamic and ongoing process. It makes a difference to results, but just saying or believing this does not guarantee that it will be done; In this regard, this paper is a theoretical analysis of Motivation which is essential in Library and information centers. This paper explains application of motivation theories for the development of human resources in Libraries. Suggestions have been made for different steps to motivate staff in the libraries, in today's modern and rapidly changing context.
