Librarian at Ekiti State Polytechnic (EKSPOLY)

Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan-Ekiti, (EKSPOLY) was originally established in 2014 as the College of Technical and Commercial Agriculture with a focus on developing skilled middle-level manpower for the Agricultural Sector. The Institution was conceived to support the advancement of agricultural education, agribusiness, and related technical fields, thereby contributing meaningfully to the economic development of Ekiti State and Nigeria at large.

In 2019, EKSPOLY was re-established and granted Polytechnic Status under the Ekiti State College of Agriculture and Technology, Isan-Ekiti (Re-enactment) Law No. 6 of 2019. This transformation marked a renewed commitment to expanding access to Technical and Vocational Education, with particular emphasis on Agriculture, Science, Technology, and Innovation. In 2023, the Government of Ekiti State changed the name of the Institution to Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan-Ekiti.

Today, Ekiti State Polytechnic is building a reputation as a forward-looking Institution dedicated to producing competent, practice-oriented graduates equipped to meet the needs of industry, agriculture, and society. The Polytechnic continues to grow in capacity, academic offerings, and impact, contributing to workforce development, entrepreneurship, and sustainable economic growth in Ekiti State and beyond.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below which will become vacant on 10th January, 2026:

Job Title: Librarian

Location: Isan-Ekiti, Ekiti
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• 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 Federal Goverament;
• 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 10/01/2026 [date the post will become vacant].

Terms of appointment and condition of service

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five 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 contained in the Conditions of Service approved by the State Government.

Application Closing Date
9th September, 2025.