Polytechnic Librarian at Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana

Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana was established on 1 October 1981. The Polytechnic has a staff strength of about 2,000 and a student population of about 6,318.

We hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Polytechnic Librarian

Location: Unwana - Afikpo, Ebonyi

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Polytechnic Librarian is the Chief Library Officer and is 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 a Principal Officer 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:

• A 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 Bachelor's degree (second class lower division) or a minimum of lower credit in Higher National Diploma (HND) in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognized Institution;
• A minimum of eighteen (18) years cognate experience in a tertiary institution 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;
• Not be more than Fifty-Nine (69) years old as at the date of advertisement of the post;
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies in Librarianship recognized 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;
• Must be a person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest;
• Must be morally sound, Impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment;
• Be physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital); and
• Must be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Terms of Appointment / Conditions of Service

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

Application Closing Date
22nd April, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) copies of their typewritten Applications along with their Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of all relevant documents giving details in the following order:

• Full Name (Sumame First)
• Date and Place of Birth
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Nationality and how acquired
• Marital Status
• Current Contact 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 Employer(s) and posts) held
• 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 are to forward Confidential Reports Confidential Reports directly to the Registrar, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana.  The referees should attest to the candidate's claim of high academic and managerial capabilities as well as uprightness.

Applications are to be submitted by hand or post in sealed envelopes and marked "Application for the Post of Polytechnic Librarian" at the top left corner and addressed to:
The Registrar,
Akanu lbiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana
P.M.B. 1007, Afikpo,
Ebonyi State.

Note
Additional Information:

• Applicants will be required to present the originals of their certificates and other relevant documents for sighting if invited for interview.
• All applicants must attach to the applications, photocopies of their credentials and other relevant documentary evidence to support their claims with respect to their age, qualifications, present rank and cognate experience.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.