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Librarian

Librarian

The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-EkitiEkiti, NG
28 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job title : Librarian

Job Location : Ekiti Deadline : March 25, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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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 :

  • A 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 minimum of Lower Credit in Higher National Diploma (HND) in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognized Institution;
  • A 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;
  • Be 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 relation and positive managerial attributes;
  • Provide evidence of membership of Professional body / bodies in Library recognized by the Federal Government;
  • Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited Papers at Educational / Library Conterences, Seminars and Workshops;
  • Be a person who is not likely to pursue racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional
  • interest;
  • Be morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment;
  • Be physically and mentally fit [with evidence from a Government hospital];
  • Be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT); and
  • Not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at April, 2025.

    • Terms of 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 any other benefits attached to the position of a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic as approved by the Federal Government.