Impact of Teamwork on Library and Information Science Students’ Academic Performance: A Study of Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Maharashtra

The main objective of this research is to examine how teamwork affects the academic performance of students in Library and Information Science (LIS). The study targets both LIS students and faculty. Out of 244 distributed questionnaires, 197 were returned, yielding a strong 80.74% response rate adequate for analysis. Teamwork refers to tasks, activities, and group projects organized by the LIS department with support from the Knowledge Resource Center (KRC). Primary data were collected using a structured questionnaire, including a 5-point Likert scale. The data, both quantitative and qualitative, were analyzed using IBM SPSS. The Pearson Correlation Coefficient assessed the relationship between teamwork (independent variable) and academic performance (dependent variable). Regression analysis provided the coefficient of determination (R²), indicating teamwork’s influence on academic success among LIS students at Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati. The study also reviewed teamwork-related assignments given to students. These varied and meaningful tasks lacked a uniform pattern but encouraged diverse group participation. The research aimed to fill gaps in understanding teamwork’s impact on academic outcomes. Findings showed a strong positive correlation between teamwork and academic performance. Group tasks, collaborative activities, and shared decision-making improved academic results while fostering leadership and career development.

Keywords: Teamwork, Teamwork Skills, Teamwork Assignments, Collaborative Projects, Library and Information Science (LIS), Knowledge Resource Center (KRC), Academic Performance, etc.