Librarian at Ekiti State Polytechnic (EKSPOLY)

Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan-Ekiti, (EKSPOLY) was originally established in 2014 as the College of Technical and Commercial Agriculture with a focus on developing skilled middle-level manpower for the Agricultural Sector. The Institution was conceived to support the advancement of agricultural education, agribusiness, and related technical fields, thereby contributing meaningfully to the economic development of Ekiti State and Nigeria at large.

In 2019, EKSPOLY was re-established and granted Polytechnic Status under the Ekiti State College of Agriculture and Technology, Isan-Ekiti (Re-enactment) Law No. 6 of 2019. This transformation marked a renewed commitment to expanding access to Technical and Vocational Education, with particular emphasis on Agriculture, Science, Technology, and Innovation. In 2023, the Government of Ekiti State changed the name of the Institution to Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan-Ekiti.

Today, Ekiti State Polytechnic is building a reputation as a forward-looking Institution dedicated to producing competent, practice-oriented graduates equipped to meet the needs of industry, agriculture, and society. The Polytechnic continues to grow in capacity, academic offerings, and impact, contributing to workforce development, entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic growth in Ekiti State and beyond.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below which will become vacant on 10th January, 2026:

Job Title: Librarian

Location: Isan-Ekiti, Ekiti
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Polytechnic Librarian is the Chief Library officer and shall be responsible to the Rector for the administration of the Polytechnic Library and the 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:

• 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;
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies in Library recognized by Federal Goverament;
• 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 (xi) Proficient in Information & Communication Technology [ICT].
• Not more than fifty-nine [59] years of age as at 10/01/2026 [date the post will become vacant].

Terms of appointment and condition of service

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five 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 contained in the Conditions of Service approved by the State Government.

Application Closing Date
9th September, 2025. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit typed written copies of their Application Letter, Crriculum Vitae and attach photocopies of all relevant Documents to their applications (twenty (20) copies) giving the details in the following order:

• Full Name (Surname first and underlined)
• Date and Place of Birth
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Nationality and how acquired
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Current postal Address including Telephone Number and Email Address
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and Professional Qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies / Association
• Honours and Distinctions (if any)
• Academic / Scholarly Publications
• Conferences attended and Papers presented with dates
• Previous employers and Posts held with dates
• Present Employment to include Status, Duties and any other relevant experience
• Statement of own vision for the Polytechnic (20 copies)
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names and addresses of three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) who should be able to attest to the candidate's claim to high academic and managerial capabilities as well as to the candidate's notable uprightness.

Applications are to be addressed and submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF POLYTECHNIC LIBRARIAN" at the top left-hand corner to:
The Registrar,
Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan-Ekiti
P.M.B.1011, Isan-Ekiti,
Ekiti-State, Nigeria.

Note

• Applicants will be required to produce originals of the Certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted
• Applicants should request their three [3] Referees to forward Confidential reports on them directly to the Registrar.