Library Associations as A Catalyst for Job Performance Among Librarians:Experience from Tanzania Library and Information Association

Abstract

This study conducted a comprehensive investigation into the role of the Library Association as a catalyst for job performance among members of the Tanzania Library and Information Association (TLA). A case study design was adopted to explore the influence of TLA on the job performance of librarians. The study utilized a web-based survey methodology, where a hyper-link containing the survey questions was created and distributed to participants, allowing there searcher to collect a substantial amount of data in a short period. The collected responses were subsequently exported to the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences for descriptive analysis. The results revealed that membership in the TLA has a beneficial influence on job performance. Furthermore, results revealed that their association with the TLA has improved librarian's competencies and knowledge base. The researcher recommends that TLA should improve the frequency and diversity of training initiatives, customize training to address mod-ern trends and requirements and enhance accessibility to professional development.