Polytechnic Librarian at Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa

Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, abbreviated FPN, is a tertiary institution in Nigeria commonly referred to as FedPolyNas or simply FPN. The school was established on 1 July 1983 by the Federal Government of Nigeria to foster technological development in the society. In 2019, the school matriculated over 3,681 students, 2,361 being National Diploma and 1,320 being Higher National Diploma students.

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

Job Title: Polytechnic Librarian

Location: Nasarawa

Description

• The Polytechnic Librarian is the Chief library officer and shall be responsible to the Rector for the administration of the Polytechnic Library and the co-ordination of the library services in the teaching units of the Polytechnic.
• He/She is one of the Principal Officers of the Polytechnic In additional to proven experience in library management and leadership, the successful candidates must have a demonstrable passion for academic endeavors and must also be credible.

Academic Qualifications and Qualities
The candidate for the post must possess the following qualification and qualities:

• A Doctorate Degree (PhD) from a recognized institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science;
• A Masters Degree from a recognized institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science;
• 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 recognized institution;
• A minimum of eighteen (18) years teaching experience in tertiary institutions, at least eight (8) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET Institution.
• Be currently on the rank of a Chief Librarian from the Polytechnic sector with not less than three (3) years' experience on the rank. Not more than Fifty-Nine (59) Years of age as at the date the post will become vacant 9
• Demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership initiative and creativity in Library Policy Formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attribute
• Provide evidence of Membership of Professional body/bodies in Library recognized by Federal Government
• Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational/library conferences, seminars and workshop;
• Be a person who is not likely to pursue, radial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest
• Be morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment;
• Be physical and mentally fit with evidence from a government hospital; and
• Be proficient in Information and Communications Technology (ICT).

Terms of Appointment

• 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
9th September, 2022.