Librarian at The Polytechnic, Ibadan

The Polytechnic, Ibadan was established in the year 1971 to pro- duce man-power, particularly in the field of technology, who would not only be technically knowledgeable, but also capable of a degree of supervisory management in Commerce, Industry and Business. The Institution is one of the foremost pioneer Technological institutions in the country and currently the best State Polytechnic and the fourth best among Federal, State and Private Polytechnics in Nigeria.

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

Job Title: Librarian

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Responsibilities

• The Polytechnic Librarian is the Chief Supervising Officer of the Institution's Library and he/she is responsible for the overall library policy and preparation of library budgets.
• The Polytechnic Librarian, who also plays a supervisory role over departmental libraries, is responsible to the Rector for the smooth running of the libraries within the institution and other matters as may be directed by the Rector.

 Requirements
The candidate for the position of The Polytechnic Librarian must possess:

• A good honours degree and a postgraduate degree at Masters Level in Library Studies with a minimum of fifteen (15) years cognate experience. Possession of Doctorate (Ph.D.) degree will be an added advantage;
• He/She must have been a Deputy Librarian for a minimum of five (5) years;
  Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment;
  Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a government hospital);
  The candidate must be ICT compliant and must be highly knowledgeable in managing Library of a 21h century higher educa- tion institution.

Conditions of Service

• All appointments will be for a term of five years and not renewable.
• Salary and other conditions of service shall be as approved for each position by Government and as may be approved by the Institution Governing Council from time to time.
• Candidates must have 5 years to retiring at the assumption of office.

Application Closing Date
3rd June, 2026.