Polytechnic Librarian at Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic, Lafia

The Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic (formerly Nasarawa State Polytechnic), Lafia, was established by a Law of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, which took effect 15th August 2000 now amended as a Law for the establishment of Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic Lafia, 2019.

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

Job Title: Polytechnic Librarian

Location: Lafia, Nasarawa

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 coordination 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.

Qualifications and Experience
The candidates for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• A good Honours Degree in Library and Information Science not below 2nd Class Lower and a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from a recognized University; a Ph.D Degree will be an added advantage.
• Must have a minimum of 10 years post Degree qualification with at least 5 years cognate work experience which must be be at the Library management position.
• Proven integrity, intellectually sound, professionally skillful and knowledgeable in the management of an institutional library.
• Provide evidence of current membership of Library Professional bodies and Registration with the Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN).
• Give sufficient evidence of continual scholarship and contribution to knowledge through publications in reputable peer review outlets, both within and outside the country.
• Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital).

Terms of Appointment & Conditions of Service

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

Application Closing Date
15th January, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications, including twenty (20) copies of their typed Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of relevant documents. The Curriculum Vitae should contain the following details, in the following order:

• Full Names (Sumame first and underlined)
• Date and place of birth
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Nationality and how acquired
• Marital status
• 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/Associations
• Honours and Distinctions (if any)
• Academic/Scholarly publications
• Conferences attended and papers presented with dates
• Previous Employer[s] and Post[s] 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) 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 submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF POLYTECHNIC LIBRARIAN" at the top left corner addressed to:
The Registrar,
Isa Mustapha Agwai I Polytechnic,
P.M.B, 109, Lafia,
Lafia, Nasarawa State.

Note

• Applicants will be required to produce originals of their certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for an interview, photocopies will not be accepted. 
• Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) are to forward confidential Reports directly to the Registrar.
• The decision of the Governing Council shall be final.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview.
• Applications are to reach the office of the Registrar before the Application closing date.