Polytechnic Librarian at the Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu

The Federal Polytechnic, Damaturu was established in May, 1993 by virtue of the Federal Polytechnics Decree No. 2 of 1993, with all its ND and HND Programmes Accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE). The staff and student's population stand at 753 and 2,418 respectively. Administration is conducted based on the Polytechnic Act. The Polytechnic has the vision to be a technological Institution that produces highly-trained middle-level technical manpower with entrepreneurial skills for self-reliance and a mission to impart skills for self-reliance and technological development.

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

Job Title: Polytechnic Librarian

Location: Damaturu, Yobe

Job Description

• 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 demonstration passion for academic endeavours and must also he 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. A Doctorate Degree (Ph.D) will be an added advantage;
• Have a minimum of Second Class Lover Degree or a minimum of Lower Credit for Higher National Diploma [HND] in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognized Institution;
• A minimum of 23 year's Teaching Experience with HND or its equivalent or a minimum of 20 years with M.Sc. or its equivalent or a minimum of 17 years with Ph.D Teaching Experience in Tertiary Institutions, at least eight (8) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET Institution
• Be currently on the rank of Chief Librarian from the Polytechnic sector or Similar Tertiary Institutions; v. Not more than fifty nine [59] years of age.
• 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 Federal Government;
• Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational/library conferences, seminars and workshops
• Be a person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interests;
• Be morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment;
• Be physically and mentally fit [with evidence from a Government hospital]; and
• Be proficient in Information & Communication Technology (ITC).

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 Principal Officers of the Polytechnic as approved by the Federal Government.

Application Closing Date
22nd March, 2023.