College Librarian at the Federal College of Education, Yola

The Federal College of Education, Yola was established in 1974, and occupies a land area of 155 hectares along the Jimeta-Yola Road, Adamawa State. The Vision of the College is to be a leading College in Africa in the training of efficient and creative teachers, and the promotion of professionalism, research and community services.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: College Librarian

Location: Yola, Adamawa
Tenure: The appointment is for a period of five (5) years

Duties

• The College Librarian is a Principal Officer responsible to the Provost for the day-to-day administration and control of Library matters in the College.
• The Librarian shall be in charge of the management and administration of the College Library services, staff, facilities and equipment in the Library.
• He/She shall be responsible for preparation of the Library Budgets.
• Forming overall Library policy, contacts and working with Departments on requirements for books forwards and other relevant publications.
• Giving Professional advice on Library matters.
• Performs any other functions which the Council or Provost may so direct.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Candidates must possess a good Bachelor's Degree and Masters in Library Science (MLS) from a recognised Institution of higher learning with at least 15 years cognate experience and registration with Professional Library body. Or a Ph.D in Library and Information Science with at least 12 years cognate work experience with evidence of registration with professional Library body.
• He/she must possess proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
• Candidates should present evidence of sound human relations, profession competence, industrial integrity, efficient management of human and material resources.
• Candidates must be Chief Librarian or Deputy College Librarian for a period of not less than five (5) years in a College of Education system.
• Candidates must show evidence of substantial contribution to knowledge through research and scholarship publications in reputable Journals equivalent to that of a Chief Lecturer.
• Must not be above the age of 59 at the time of taking up the appointment.

Conditions of Service

• Candidates for the position of College Librarian will be entitled to the privileges and benefits specified in the terms and conditions of service for staff of Federal College of Education, Yola and according to other conditions which may be approved from time to time by the Governing Council of the College in consultation with National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE).

Application Closing Date
8th October, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications with twenty (20) copies of their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and credentials which must include the following:

• Full names
• Date of and Place of Birth, Local Government Area and State of Origin
• Permanent Postal Address
• Current Postal Address
• Marital status
• Number and Ages of Children
• E-mail Address and Phone number (s); WhatsApp inclusive
• Name and address of Next of kin
• Institutions Attended with Dates
• Qualifications Obtained with Dates
• Academic honours and Membership of Professional Bodies
• Evidence of proficiency in ICT (packages and capabilities)
• Present employer, Status and Salary
• Work Experience and Positions held with Dates in Full
• Publications in standard APA format
• Extra-curricular activities / Hobbies
• Name and Address of three (3) Referees one of which must be the present employer
• Signature and date.

Applications should be addressed and submitted to:
The Registrar and Secretary to the Governing Council,
Federal College of Education,
P.M.B. 2042,
Yola, Adamawa State,
Nigeria.

Note

• In addition to stating the names and addresses of three (3) referees on the Curriculum Vitae, applicants should request their Referees to forward references on their behalf directly to "The Registrar and Secretary to the Governing Council, Federal College of Education"
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, please.