Polytechnic Librarian at The Federal Polytechnic Mubi

Location: Mubi, Adamawa

Functions & Duties

• The Polytechnic Librarian is a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic and is responsible to the Rector for the day-to-day running of the Polytechnic Library and for formulating overall Library policies.

Qualifications & Experience
The candidate for the Polytechnic Librarian must:

• Possess a good Honours Degree not lower than Second Class Lower Division in Library & Information Science from a recognized Institution of Higher Learning with at-least 17 years cognate experience in Polytechnic Library or a Masters Degree in Library Science from recognized Institution of learning, plus at least 15 years cognate experience in Polytechnic Library, ten (10) of which must be at the Library management position.
• Be a registered member of a recognized relevant professional body i.e. Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN).
• Have occupied the position of a Chief Librarian in an Institution of Higher Learning preferably in a Polytechnic.
• Not be more than 59 years of age at the time of applying for the position.
• Give sufficient evidence of continual scholarship and contribution to knowledge through publications in reputable peer reviewed outlets both within and outside the country.
• Be proficient in ICT Packages.
• Enjoy excellent physical and mental health with evidence from a Government Hospital.

Tenure of Appointment
The successful candidate shall hold the office for a term of five(5) years in the first instance. The appointment, subject to satisfactory performance may, however, be renewed for another term of five (5) years and no more in line with the Extant Law.

Salary And Other Benefits

• The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of a Polytechnic Librarian in the Nigerian Federal Polytechnic and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
• Fringe benefits include a Pension Scheme in consonance with the Contributory Pension Scheme and appropriate allowances as may be approved from time-to-time by the Federal Government.