Librarian

Job title : Librarian

Job Summary

• The Polytechnic Librarian is the Chief Library officer and shall be responsible to the Rector for the administration of the Polytechnic Library and the co-ordination of the library services in the teaching units of the Polytechnic, He / she is one of the principal officers of the Polytechnic.
• In addition to proven experience in library management and leadership the successful candidate must have a demonstrable passion for academic endeavours and must also be credible.

Academic Qualifications and Qualities

The candidate for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• Master's Degree from a recognized institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science, while possession of doctorate degree (Ph.D.) will be an added advantage.
• Have a minimum of second class lower division degree or a minimum of Lower Credit in Higher National Diploma (HND] in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of eighteen (18) years cognate experience in tertiary institutions, at least ten (10) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution.
• Currently on the rank of a Chief Librarian from the Polytechnic sector with not less than Five (5) years' experience on the rank.
• Demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in library policy formulation, good human relations and positive managenal attributes.
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies in Library recognized by Federal Government;
• Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational / library conferences, seminars and workshops.
• Person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest.
• Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment
• Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a government hospital); and Proficient in Information Communication Technology [ICT].
• Not more than fifty-nine (59] years of age as at the date of resumption of duty.

Terms of Appointment and Condition of Service

• The appointment is lor a single tenure of five (5) years in line with extant provisions.
• The salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy any other benefits allached to the position of a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic as approved by the Federal Government.