Polytechnic Librarian at the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede

The Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri is one of the foremost Polytechnics in Nigeria, located in the South-East Geopolitical Zone, Imo State precisely. It was established by the Imo State Edict No. 16 of 1978 as College of Technology, Owerri, later changed to the Polytechnic Nekede, in 1987 and further renamed Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, by the Federal Polytechnic Act (Amendment) of 1993. Her academic programmes which are housed in seven (7) Schools are duly accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).

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

Job Title: Polytechnic Librarian 

Location: Nekede - Owerri, Imo

Details

• We invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the post of the Polytechnic Librarian  of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri which will become vacant on 15th, December, 2022.

Job 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 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.
• 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:

• A Doctorate Degree (Ph.D) from a recognized Institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science.
• A Master's Degree from a recognized Institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science.
• 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 cognate 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 15th December, 2022.
• 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 library recognized by Federal Government ix. Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational library conferences, seminars and workshops
• Be a person who is not likely to pursue racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest.
• Be morally sound of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment.
• Be physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a government hospital)
• Be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Terms of Appointment and Condition 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 benefit attached to the position of a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic as approved by the Federal Government.

Application Closing Date
1st December, 2022.