Polytechnic Librarian at the Federal Polytechnic, Bali

The Federal Polytechnic, Bali was established vide the Federal Executive Council approval of Wednesday 14th March, 2007. Following the approval, the Federal Ministry of Education appointed a Ministerial Task Force under the Chairmanship of the immediate past Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education Dr. Nuru Yakubu to ensure a speedy take-off.

The Taraba State Government and the Bali Local Government Authority donated some facilities and structures for the take-off of the Polytechnic among which was a 500 hectare piece of land along Bali-Jalingo Road for the siting of the Permanent Site. Our mission is to train Students to become self-reliant, technical personel through innovative training by discipline and motivated staff and our vision is to become an Institution providing entrepreneurial training emphasising agriculture and technology.

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

Job Title: Polytechnic Librarian

Location: Bali, Taraba

The Position

• 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 the Library Management and Leadership, the successful candidate must have a demonstrable passion for academic endeavors and must also be 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,
• Doctorate Degree (Ph.D) will be an added advantage;
• Have a minimum of second class Lower Degree or a minimum of lower Credit for Higher National Diploma (HND) in Library Science or Library and Information Science from recognized institution;
• A minimum of 18 years Teaching experience in tertiary institution, at least ten (10) 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 Institution, with not less than five (5) years experience on the rank.

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
21st June, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) typed written copies of their Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) and attached photocopies of all relevant documents to their application, giving the details in the following order:

• Full names (Sumame 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 e-mail address
• Educational institutions attended with dates.
• Academic and professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of professional bodies/Associations
• Honors and Distinction (if any)
• Academic/Scholarly publications
• Conference attended and papers presented with dates
• Previous Employer (s) and post (s) held with dates
• Present employer to include status, duties and any other relevant experience. xvi. Statement of own vision for the Polytechnic (20 copies)
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names and addresses of three (3) References (Employer, Educational and Personal) who are to forward confidential Reports directly to the Registrar, Federal Polytechnic, Bali Taraba State. Such referees should be able to attest to the candidates claim to high academic and managerial capabilities as well as to the candidate's notable uprightness.

Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked. 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF POLYTECHNIC LIBRARIAN' at the top left hand corner, addressed to:
The Registrar
Federal Polytechnic Bali,
P.M.B. 05, Bali, Taraba State.

Note: Applicants will be required to produce originals of their Certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for interview photocopies would not be accepted.