Polytechnic Librarian at the Federal Polytechnic, Monguno

The Federal Polytechnic Monguno is one of the two (2) new Federal Polytechnic of higher learning institutions established by the federal Government alongside Wannune in Benue State. The Polytechnic was created on the 5 January, 2021 vide a letter DHE/POLY/39/C.1/1/77. Federal Polytechnic Monguno was located in Monguno local government area of Borno State, the temporary site located along Maiduguri-Monguno road. A little away from the Monguno Community, the permanent site of the Polytechnic is still under construction. Monguno town is about 133 Kilometers away from Maiduguri city. The people mostly farmers and fishermen, the coordinate of the area is (12° 14′0′′N 13°36′0′′E). The Staff Strength of the Polytechnic as at 2022 is Two-hundred and thirty-six (236) both Academic and Non-Academic Staff.

The Governing Council of the Polytechnic invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates for the position below which will become vacant on 16th July, 2023:

Job Title: Polytechnic Librarian

Location: Monguno, Borno

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 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 demonstrable passion for academic endeavours 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;
• Have a minimum of Second Class Lower division Degree or minimum of Lower Credit in Higher National Diploma (HND) in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognized Institution;
• A Doctorate Degree (Ph.D) from a recognized Institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science is an added advantage.
• A minimum of eighteen (18) years 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 a Chief Librarian from the Polytechnic Sector with not less than three (3) years experience on the rank;
• Not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at 16/07/2023 (date the post will become vacant).
• 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 the 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 interest;
• 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 and Communication Technology (ICT).

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 a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic as approved by the Federal Government.

Application Closing Date
16th July, 2023.