College Librarian at Federal College of Education (Technical), Potiskum, Yobe State

Location: Potiskum,Yobe

Job Description

• The College Librarian is a Principal Officer in the College who is responsible to the Provost for the overall administration and coordination of the College Library, its branches in the Schools and Departments, as well as in providing services for the entire College community.

Duties

• Forming overall library policies, personal contacts and liaison with the departments
• Preparation of library Budgets
• Engaging in matters of common interest
• Responsible to the Provost for the day to day smooth running of the College Library
• Performing any other related duty that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualification and Experience
Candidates for the post of College Librarian should not be below the rank of Principal Librarian or equivalent in academic library and must possess the following requirements:

• Minimum of Master's degree in Library Science (MLS) with at least eighteen(18) years cognate experience
• Relevant scholarly publications in journals and textbooks equivalent to that of a Chief Lecturer is a must
• Proficiency in Information Communication Technology (ICT)
• Membership of Librarians Registration Council of Nigeria
• Evidence of attendance of a continuous mandatory professional development course/council annual workshops.

Other Requirements:

• Candidates must have spent at least 5 years as Principal Librarian or its equivalent in academic library.
• Candidates should not be more than 59 years of age at the time of application.

Tenure

• The appointment of the candidate is for a period of five (5) years in the first instance, and may be eligible for reappointment for a second term of five (5) years subject to satisfactory performance and no more.

Condition of Service

• Candidates will be entitled to the privileges and benefits specified in the terms and conditions for staff of Federal Colleges of Education in Nigeria.