Abstract
This dissertation in practice investigated whether the work locations of on-campustraditional, hybrid, and remote settings would impact job satisfaction among academic
librarians. The profession of librarianship in the academic environment is often
overlooked, and this study aimed to contribute to providing a greater understanding and
enhancing job satisfaction through authentic leadership. A quantitative method was used
to explore if there was a significant difference in job satisfaction across the work
locations of on-campus traditional, hybrid, and remote settings. The study implemented
the Paul Spector Job Satisfaction Survey to gather data. By examining if there was a
difference, the study hoped to uncover how work location affected librarian satisfaction
and to create an underlying building block for how authentic leadership could support job
satisfaction in multiple work location settings. The finding was that job satisfaction did
seem to be affected by work location. The results show a need to research and develop
more awareness of how work location affects job satisfaction, not only in the library
environment but beyond.