Polytechnic Librarian at Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi

The Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi was established in accordance with Decree No. 33 of 1979 based on the Federal Polytechnic Act (Cap 139) as amended by the Federal Polytechnics (Amendment) Decree No. 5 of 1993The Polytechnic located at Kilometer 15 along Dass/Tafawa Balewa Road was established in order to train middle and high level manpower for the Nigerian economy. The Institution runs full-time programmes at both National and Higher National Diploma (ND & HND) levels, which are all accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).

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

Job Title: Polytechnic Librarian

Location: Bauchi

Preamble

• The Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the post of the Polytechnic Librarian, of Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi.
• The Polytechnic Librarian is the Chief Library officer and shall be responsible to the Rector for the administration of the Polytechnic Library and the coordination 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:

• Master's Degree from a recognized institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science, while possession of doctorate degree [Ph.D.] will be an added advantage
• Have a minimum of second class lower division degree or a minimum of Lower Credit in Higher National Diploma [HND] in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognized institution
• Minimum of eighteen [18] years cognate experience in tertiary institutions, at least ten [10] years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution
• Currently on the rank of a Chief Librarian from the Polytechnic sector with not less than Five [5] years' experience on the rank
• Demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in library policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attributes; (vi) 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
• Person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest
• Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment
• Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital); and
• Proficient in Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
• Not more than fifty-nine [59] years of age as at date of application.

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
29th October, 2024.