Principal Librarian at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ)

The Nigerian Institute of Journalism is the foremost school of journalism in Nigeria which specializes in the training of Journalist and professionals in the field of Journalism. The Institute has been in existence since 1963 and became fully operational in 1971. With over fifty (50) years of existence and in the business of training and re-training Journalist, the Institute remains the best stop for anyone who has interest and wants to venture into mass communication.

The Institute offers programs in National Diploma, Higher Diploma and specialized programs as well as short term certificate courses. The Institution has state of the art equipments in teaching practical for 21st Century journalism. Its selling edge is the Institution's ability to take on hands practical for all its courses with seasoned and renowned lecturers both in academics and those in the field practicing. The Institute has well equipped labs for practicing journalism, it has a fully equipped ICT hub with 24 hour’s internet access, a functional radio and TV studio, Editing laboratory and photo studio.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Principal Librarian - CONTISS 11

Location: Lagos

Qualifications / Experience

• A Master's Degree in Library and Information Science with at least eight years cognate experience, especially in tertiary institution library, is required. 
• The ideal candidate must be familiar with the use of contemporary library software and have excellent computer skills, and be social media compliant.
• A minimum of five scholarly publications will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
20th March, 2025.