College Librarian at Federal College of Education (Technical), Potiskum

The Federal College of Education (Technical), Potiskum is a federal government higher education institution, located in Potiskum, Yobe State, Nigeria. It was first affiliated to Federal University of Technology Minna then substituted to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University for its Degree programmes.

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

Job Title: College Librarian

Location: Portiskum, Yobe

Job Description

• The College Librarian is a principal officer in the College who is responsible to the Provost for the overall administration and coordination of the college library, its branches in the Schools and departments, as well as providing services for the entire college community.

Responsibilities

• Forming overall library policies, personal contact and liaison with the departments.
• Preparation of library budgets.
• Engaging in matters of common interest.
• Responsible to the Provost for the day to day smooth running of the college library
• Performing any other related duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualification and Experience
Candidates for the post of College Librarian should not be below the rank of Chief Li- brarian or equivalent in academic library and must posses the following requirements:

• Minimum of Master Degree in Library Science (MLS) with at least eighteen years of cognate experience.
• Candidate must not be more than 59 years at the time of taking up the appoint ment.
• Relevant Scholarly publications in journals and Textbooks equivalent to that ofchief lecturer is a must.
• Proficiency in information and communication Technology (ICT).
• Membersłup of Librarians Registration Council of Nigeria.
• Evidence of attendance of a continuous mandatory professional development course/Council annual workshops.

Tenure:

• The appointment of the candidate is for a period of a single term of 5 years.

Conditions of Service

• Candidate will be entitled to the privileges and benefits specified in the terms and conditions for the staff of Federal Colleges of Education in Nigeria.

Salary

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Application Closing Date
11th November, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty-five (25) type-written copies of their applications (including curriculum vitae and credentials) giving the required information listed below:

• Full Name
• Mobile phone number
• E-mail address
• Place of birth
• Nationality and state of origin
• Local government of origin
• Permanent postal address
• Current postal address
• Marital status.
• Institutions attended with Dates
• Qualifications obtained with Dates
• Academic honours and membership of professional bodies
• List of academic journals and publications where applicable duration, salaries and dates
• Experience, posts held with duration, salaries and dates.
• Evidence of Proficiency in ICT (Packages and capacities)
• Societal linkages

All applications should be sent in a sealed envelope containing the application materials marked "Application for the post of College Librarian" at the top left-hand corner and forwarded to:
The Registrar,
Federal College of Education (Technical),
P.M.B. 1013, Potiskum
Yobe State, Nigeria.