Polytechnic Librarian at Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana

Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana was established on 1 October 1981. The Polytechnic has a staff strength of about 2,000 and a student population of about 6,318.

We hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Polytechnic Librarian

Location: Unwana - Afikpo, Ebonyi

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Polytechnic Librarian is the Chief Library Officer and is responsible to the Rector for the administration of the Polytechnic Library and the coordination of Library Services in the teaching units of the Polytechnic.
• He/she is a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic.
• In addition to proven experience in Library Management and Leadership, the successful candidate must have a good record of publications in reputable journals 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 recognised institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science, while possession of a doctorate degree (Ph.D.) will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree (second class lower division) or a minimum of Lower Credit in Higher National Diploma (HND) in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognised institution.
• A minimum of eighteen (18) years cognate experience in a tertiary institution, at least ten (10) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET Institution.
• Currently holds the rank of a Chief Librarian from the Polytechnic Sector with not less than five (5) years’ experience in the rank.
• Demonstrable ability to instill confidence and maintain discipline, initiative, and wisdom in management, along with integrity, transparency, good human relations, and an excellent sense of accountability.
• Must not be more than fifty-nine (59) years old as of the date of resumption of duties.
• Provide evidence of sound health, good fitness, and adequate physical and mental stability.
• Be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Terms of Appointment / Conditions of Service

• The appointment of the Polytechnic Librarian is for a single tenure of five (5) years beginning from the date of appointment in line with extant provisions.
• The salary is consolidated, and the appointee shall enjoy other benefits of office as may be approved from time to time for Principal Officers of the Polytechnics by the Federal Government.

Application Closing Date
17th February, 2025.