Work-life balance among female library and information science professionals in Edo State, Nigeria

This study explored the work-life balance of female library and information science professionals in Edo State, Nigeria, with a focus on how job responsibilities interact with family and personal commitments toward building wellness. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. Data were collected through Google Forms via Edo State librarians’ WhatsApp platforms. A total of 83 female librarians from academic, public, and special libraries responded. The questionnaire examined five thematic areas: the extent of work-life balance, challenges encountered impact on job satisfaction, coping strategies, and the relationship between personal skills and work-life balance. Collected data were analysed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research question, and Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation Coefficient to test formulated hypotheses. Findings revealed that many respondents experienced difficulty maintaining a balance between work and personal life, primarily due to long work hours, institutional demands, and lack of conducive work environment with weighted mean score (2.17). The study further revealed a significant relationship between work-life balance and job satisfaction as well as significant relationship between skills possessed and the ability to maintain work-life balance among female LIS professional in Edo State, The study concluded that institutional policies and individual competencies jointly influence the quality of work-life balance, and recommended implementing flexible work schedules, improving support for family-related needs, and organizing regular training on time management and stress reduction for female librarians. These measures can enhance both staff well-being and organizational productivity