The effect of job satisfaction on organizational commitment of Public Library employees in Turkey

The purpose of the study is to measure the effect of job satisfaction on organizational commitment of public library employees within the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. In the study, the conceptual framework of public library, job satisfaction and organizational commitment; In the literature, there are definitions of these concepts, theoretical approaches, factors affecting job satisfaction and organizational commitment, and information about the purpose, function and functioning of the public library. In the study, the "Job Satisfaction Scale" developed by Smith, Kendall and Hulin (1969) was used to determine the job satisfaction of the employees. In order to determine the organizational commitment of employees, the "Organizational Commitment Scale" developed by Meyer and Allen (1993) was used. The data obtained through the survey was analyzed using the SPSS 21.0 program. Skewness and kurtosis coefficients were used to calculate job satisfaction and organizational commitment scale scores. Pearson correlation test in data analysis; Multiple regression, independent two sample t test and ANOVA test were used. As a result of the study; Job satisfaction variables in terms of promotion, superior-subordinate relationship, personality, participation in decisions and physical conditions alone do not have a significant effect on organizational commitment; It has been determined that status, intelligence and talent, rewards and encouragement, working together and communication job satisfaction variables have a positive and significant effect on organizational commitment. Keywords: Job Satisfaction, Organizational Commitment, Public Library, Employee, Productivity