Polytechnic Librarian at the Federal Polytechnic, Oko

The Federal Polytechnic, Oko is situated within Oko town in Orumba North Local Government of Anambra State. At inception in 1979, the institution was approved by the Anambra State Government as a College of Arts and Science designed to prepare candidates for the General Certificate in Education (GCE) examination at both the ordinary and advanced levels.

On June 28, 1980, the institution was upgraded to College of Arts, Science and Technology, an elevation that made it more attractive to young school leavers who came in droves to seek the higher certificate which the College could then award. The College was formalized as the Anambra State Polytechnic, Oko through Edict No. 12 of 1985, published as a supplement to the Anambra State of Nigeria Gazette No. 24, Volume 10 of June 27, 1984.

We invite applications from qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Polytechnic Librarian

Location: Anambra

Description

• The Federal Polytechnic, Oko, on the approval of the Honourable Minister of Education, and in keeping with the provisions of the Act setting up the Polytechnic, hereby announces the vacant position of Polytechnic Librarian. Consequently applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for this position.

Functional Duties

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

Qualification and Experience
The candidate for the Polytechnic Librarian must:

• Possess good honors Degree not lower than 2nd Class Lower Division in Library and Information and a Master's Degree in Library Information (Science) Studies from a recognized institution
• A Ph.D Degree will be an added advantage;
• Give evidence of current membership of Library Professional Bodies and registration with the Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN).
• Give sufficient evidence of continual scholarship and contribution to knowledge through publications in reputable peer reviewed outlets both within and outside the country;
• Be proficient in ICT packages;
• Have put in a minimum of eighteen (18) years post Degree qualification with cognate work experience preferably in the Polytechnic sector, ten (10) of which must be at the Library management position;
• Not be in a position lower than that of a Deputy Polytechnic Librarian;
• Must be morally sound of impeccable character and free from financial embarrassment
• Not be more than 59 years of age at the time of application.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to post of a Polytechnic Librarian in the Nigerian Federal Polytechnic as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria
• The successful candidate shall hold the office for a period of five years in line with extant provisions
• Fringe benefits include a Pension Scheme in consonance with the Contributory Pension Scheme and appropriate allowances as may be approved from time to time by the Federal Government.

Application Closing Date
9th April, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward applications and twenty-five (25) copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae stating the following below:

• Full name
• Place and Date of Birth
• Nationality
• State of Origin
• Local Government Area (LGA)
• Marital Status
• No. and ages of children
• Permanent home address
• Contact address
• E-mail address and Phone Number(s)
• Academic and Professional Qualifications with dates (certified copies attached)
• Statement of experience including full details of former and present posts
• Vision for the Polytechnic in the next five (5) years with particular reference to relevant materials requisition for and management of Polytechnic Library (not more than 500 words)
• Report of three (3) Referees on the candidate.

Applications with Curriculum Vitae, copies of all relevant credentials, and supporting evidence (all in a sealed envelope) should be forwarded, either by hand or by post and should be marked at the top left-hand corner of the envelope, "The Position of Polytechnic Librarian" to reach:
The Registrar,
Federal Polytechnic, Oko,
P.M.B. 021, Aguata,
Anambra State.