Polytechnic Librarian at Auchi Polytechnic

Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi is a first-generation Polytechnic established in 1973. It is a Federal Polytechnic, with the function of providing technology-based education, training and development of skills. It has three Campuses, all located along the Benin-Auchi-Okene Highway.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Polytechnic Librarian

Location: Edo

Description

• The Institution hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Bursar which will become vacant on 18th December, 2024 and 30th January, 2025.

Job Details

• 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 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 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 recognized 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 Library 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;
• Person who is not likely to pursue racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest;
• Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment;
• Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital); and xi. Proficient in Information & Communication Technology (ICT).
• Not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at 30/01/2025 (the date the post will become vacant).

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• The appointments is for a single tenure of five (5) years in line with extant provisions.
• The salary is consolidated and the appointees 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
4th October, 2024.