Gender Disparity in Leadership among Information Professionals in Some Selected Polytechnic in Nigeria

Abstract

This study investigated gender disparity in leadership among information professional in some selected polytechnic libraries in Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was used for this study. The population of the study comprise librarians in polytechnic libraries of the four polytechnics in Edo State, Nigeria. Three (3) objectives guided this study. Purposive sampling techniques was sed for the study. The instrument of data collection was questionnaire. Abraham Maslow theory of need was adapted for this study. The study finding revealed that the level of gender disparity among information professional for management positions is high. Some of the reasons for gender disparity in leadership among information professional are: ability to get over challenges, ability to take dynamic position in the face of problem and emotion towards decision-making, etc. The study recommended that National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) should make policy that will bridge the gap for gender inequality among polytechnic leadership position, Female information Professional should demonstrate that they can take dynamic position in the face of challenges in leadership.