Polytechnic Librarian at the Federal Polytechnic, Zamfara

The Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda is a Federal Government owned tertiary institution located at Kaura-Namoda, Zamfara State, Nigeria. The Institution was founded in June 1983 by President Shehu Shagari. It presently has over 5,000 students. The polytechnic is the only tertiary educational institution in the town with a population (Kaura Namoda) of about 300,000.

It currently has seven schools which are: School of Business and Management Studies, School of Engineering Technology, School of Environmental Studies, School of General Studies, School of Information and Communication Technology, School of Remedial and Basic Studies, and School of Science and Technology. It provides full-time and part-time courses.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Polytechnic Librarian

Location: Kaura Namoda, Zamfara

Responsibilities

• Framing overall library policy, personal contacts and liaison with Departments.
• Preparation of library budgets.
• Engaging in matters of common interest.
• Responsible to the Rector for the smooth running of library of the Institution, eg. Attending departmental meetings as member of National Library Association, Library Committee etc.

Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should possess any of the following qualifications and experience:

• Holder of Master’s Degree in Library Science with 15 years cognate experience.
• The applicant must be fully registered member of Nigerian Library Association.
• The Applicant must be a Chief Librarian who spent 5 years on the rank.
• Knowledge of ICT will be an added advantage.

Salary
CONTEDISS 15.

Application Closing Date
27th January, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit 15 copies of their typed written Applications, Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of relevant credentials. The Curriculum Vitae should contain the following information:

• Name
• Date of Birth
• State of Origin
• Local Government Area
• Nationality
• Permanent Home Address
• Contact Address including GSM number and E-mail
• Marital Status
• Number of Children with ages
• Schools attended with dates
• Certificates obtained with dates
• Membership of professional body(ies)
• Evidence of Community Service
• Present Appointment with date and Salary
• Names and Addresses of three (3) referees.

All Applications should be submitted under confidential cover to:
The Registrar, 
The Federal Polytechnic,
P.M.B 1012, Kaura Namoda
Zamfara State.