Polytechnic Librarian at Delta State Polytechnic

Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the post of:

Job Title: Polytechnic Librarian

Location: Delta

The Person

• The Polytechnic Librarian is a Principal Officer who is responsible to the Rector for the smooth running, policy formulation and development of the Polytechnic Library.

Qualifications and Experience

• The candidate should possess a good honours degree and an M.LS with at least 15 years post-qualification cognate experience plus evidence of registration with a professional Library body.

Publications
The Polytechnic Librarian is regarded as an academic staff for which he earns academic allowances. He should, therefore, provide evidence of at least Four (4) published Journals, Articles, Three (3) Conferences or Four (4) chapter contributions in Standard Textbooks or Two (2) Standard Textbooks from recognized publishers.

In addition, the candidate should be:

• A person with good leadership qualities;
• Able to inspire and mentor the library staff;
• Focused, innovative and a good team player;
• Computer literate in line with global best practices; and have
• Good health.

Age Limit:

• Candidates above 50 years of age need not apply.

Application Closing Date
Tuesday, 25th August, 2015

Method of Application
Interested candidates should forward Twenty (20) duly-signed copies of their applications and Curriculum Vitae as follows:

• Name in full (Surname first)
• Place and Date of Birth
• Nationality
• State of Origin
• Local Government of Origin
• Home Town
• Marital Status
• Permanent Home Address
• Current Postal Address including GSM number(s)
• Number and Ages of Children (if any)
• Institutions attended with dates
• Qualifications obtained with dates
• Statement of experience, including full details of former and present posts and current salary
• List of publications with names of journals and dates
• Names and addresses of Three (3) Referees.

The applicants should include photocopies of all credentials. Applicants are required to request their referees to send confidential reports on them in sealed envelopes marked "Referee's Report at the left hand corner of the envelope, sent directly to:
The Registrar,
Delta State Polytechnic,
Otefe-Oghara,
Delta State.