Job title : Polytechnic Librarian

Job Location : Kogi Deadline : May 13, 2026 Quick Recommended Links

About the Role

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 the proven experience in library management and leadership, the successful candidate must have a demonstrable passion for academic endeavours and must also be credible.

Academic Qualification 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 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 relation and positive managerial attributes;
Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies in Library recognized by the Federal Government;
Provide evidence of scholarly publication 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 interests;
Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment;
Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from Government Hospital);
Proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT); and
Not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at 6th September, 2026.

Terms or Appointment and Condition of Service

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