College Librarian at Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu

The Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu, is one of the foremost teacher education institution in South-East Nigeria renowned for training highly qualified educators and advancing the cause of quality education in the region and beyond. Established in 1981, the College has recently been upgraded to a degree-awarding institution under the Dual Mode Programme approved by the Federal Ministry of Education.

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: College Librarian

Location: Eha-Amufu, Enugu

Duties

• The College Librarian shall be responsible to the Provost for the administration of the College Library and coordinating the Library services in the teaching units of the College.
• The candidate for the position is expected to among other responsibilities, perform overall library policy, contracts and liasing with Departments, on book requirements, prepare library budgets, give professional advice on Library matters and perform any other functions which the Council or Provost may so direct.

Qualifications

• A good Bachelor's Degree with Master`s in Library and Information Science (MLS) from a recognized institution of higher learning with at least fifteen (15) years of cognate work experience and registration with Professional library body or a Doctorate Degree (PhD) in Library and Information Science with at least twelve (12) years of cognate work experience and evidence of registration with Professional Library body.
• Present evidence of sound human relations, professional competence, industrial integrity, and efficient management of human and material resources.
• Proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
• Must show evidence of substantial contribution to knowledge through research and scholarly publications in reputable journals equivalent to that of a Chief Lecturer
• Must be Chief Librarian or Deputy College Librarian for a period of not less than five (5) years in a College of Education System.

Salary

• Consolidated salary for Provost and College Librarian of the Federal Colleges of Education will be applicable.

Tenure:

• Appointment of the Provost and College Librarian is for a single term of 5 years only, beginning from the effective date of appointment.

Conditions od Service:

• The successful candidate will be entitled to the privileges and benefits of Principal Officers as specified in the terms and conditions of service for staff of Federal Colleges of Education in Nigeria and other conditions which may be approved from time to time by the Governing Council of the College in accordance with the College of Education Act, and in consultation with the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE).

Application Closing Date
27th March, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit Twenty (20) copies of a detailed up-to-date Curriculum Vitae which must include the following:

• Post Desired
• Full Name (Surname first and in capital letters).
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Gender
• Nationality
• State of Origin
• Local Government Area
• Details of Contact Address
  • Residential Address
  • E-mail Address
  • Mobile Telephone Numbers (inclusive of Whatsapp) 10 Permanent Home Address
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children.
• Name of Next of Kin
• Address of Next of Kin
• Mobile Telephone Numbers of Next of Kin
• Educational Institutions attended and Qualifications obtained with Dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies with Dates
• Scholarships, Prizes and Awards
• Academic Honours, Merits and Distinctions
• Work Experience with Dates
• Present Employer
• Status and Salary
• Date of Last Promotion
• Evidence of Proficiency in ICT
• Community Service
• List of Academic Journals and Publications cited in current APA format
• Attendance at Conference/workshop with Dates (where applicable)
• Extra-Curricular activities
• Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees one of whom must be the present employer.
• Signature and Date.

Applications should be enclosed in an envelope marked "COLLEGE LIBRARIAN" at the upper right-hand corner and addressed to:
The Registrar
Federal College of Education, P.M.B 2001
Eha-Amufu, Enugu State.

Vision and Mission Statement:

• The candidate must submit in clear terms, in not more than two (2) pages his/her Vision and Mission for the College in the next 5 years.

Reference Report:

• Report from the three referees are to be forwarded directly to the Registrar and Secretary to Council. 

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further communication.