Polytechnic Librarian at Nasarawa State Polytechnic

The Nasarawa State Polytechnic, Lafia is located along Jos Road, Lafia, the Headquarter of Nasarawa State of Nigeria. The Polytechnic was established in the year 2000, to train middle and high level manpower in Science, Technology and Commerce in order to serve as a catalyst for technological and industrial development of Nigeria particularly Nasarawa State. It presently has a total of 25 Departments spread over six schools offering 32 NBTE-accredited programmes at ND and HND.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the Principal Officer position below in Nasarawa State Polytechnic, Lafla:

Job Title: Polytechnic Librarian

Location: Nasarawa

Job Description

• The Polytechnic Librarian is a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic and he is responsible to the Rector for the day-to-day running of the Polytechnic Library and for formulating overall library policies.

Qualifications and Experience
For the post of Polytechnic Librarian, prospective candidates are expected to possess the following academics qualification and personal qualities:

• Applicant should hold a good honours Degree in Library and Information Science not below 2nd Class Lower and a Master’s Degree in Library Information Science from a recognized University. A PhD. Degree will be an added advantage evidence of current membership of Library Professional Bodies.
• The candidate must have publications in reputable peer reviewed outlets, both within and outside the country
• The candidate should be proficient in ICT packages; have put in minimum of 15 years post Degree qualification with cognate work experience preferably in the Polytechnic sector, ten (10) of which must be at the Library
• The candidate should not be more than 59 years of age as at the time of application.

Tenure of Appointment

• The appointment will be for a term of five (5 years).

Salary and Other Benefits
The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of a Polytechnic Librarian

Application Closing Date
27th August, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications, twenty (20) typed written copies of their Curriculum Vitae, giving the details in the following order:

• Full Names (Surname first and underlined)
• Date and Place of Birth
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Nationality and how acquired
• Marital Status
• Number and ages of children
• Current postal address including telephone number and email
• Permanent home address, if different from vii. above
• Educational institution attended with dates
• Previous Employer(s) and Post(s) held with dates
• Academic and professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies/Association(s)
• Present Employment to include status, salary, duties and any other relevant experience
• Mission statement/proposal on making the Registry Fulfil her objectives (20 copies)
• Evidence of community service
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names arid addresses of (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) who are to forward confidential Reports directly to the Registrar, Nasarawa State Polytechnic, Lafia. Such referees should be able to attest to the candidate claim to high academic and managerial capabilities as well as to the candidate’s notable uprightness.

Applicants will be required to produce originals of their certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted. Applicants must also be ready to support every claim with documentary evidence.

Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "Application for the Post of Polytechnic Librarian" at the top left corner addressed to:
The Registrar,
Nasarawa State Polytechnic,
Lafia - Nasarawa State.

Note: Please note that late submission of application will not be entertained and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.