Librarian at the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro

The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro was established by Decree No. 33 of July 25, 1979. The Polytechnic opened to students on November 15, 1979 on a temporary site provided by its host community, the ancient town of Ilaro, Ogun State. The first site of the Polytechnic was the compound of the Anglican Grammar School, Ilaro about half a kilometre from Ilaro township junction. The Polytechnic was on this temporary site till 1983 when it moved to its permanent site along Ilaro/Oja-Odan Road, about three kilometres from Ilaro Township. It is alos about 60 kilometers from Idiroko, a Nigerian Border town with Benin Republic. Ilaro town itself is an ancient town, land locked between Lagos and Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State. The polytechnic occupies a total of 898.116 hectares land area on its permanent site.

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

Job Title: Librarian 

Location: Ilaro, Ogun

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.

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 a 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 recognised 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 a Library recognised by the Federal Government;
• 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 interests.
• Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment;
• Physically and mentally fit [with evidence from a Government hospital);
• Proficient in Information & Communication Technology [ICT]; and
• Not more than fifty-nine [59] years of age as at 2nd August, 2026.

 Terms of Appointment and 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 any other benefits attached to the position of a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic as approved by the Federal Government.

Application Closing Date
17th March, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward ten (10) copies of a well-collated application, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, and relevant credentials in hard copies. The CV should provide information on the following:

• Full Names (Surname first and underlined)
• Date and place of birth
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Nationality and how acquired
• Marital status HTIW
• (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] (p) Other activities outside current employment
• Names and addresses of three [3] Referees [Employer, Educational and Personal] who are to forward confidential Reports directly to the Registrar, The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, such referees 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-hand corner, addressed to:
The Registrar,
The Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro,
P. M. B. 50, Ilaro,
Ogun State.

Note

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for an interview; photocopies will not be accepted.