College Librarian at The International Vocational, Technical and Entrepreneurship College (IVTEC)

Location: Ajase-Ipo, Kwara
Reporting To: Management
Years in Career: 3

About the Role

• The College Librarian is the Chief Library Officer of the college and reports to the College Rector.
• He/she oversees the administration of the College Library and the coordination of the Library Services of the International Vocational, Technical and Entrepreneurship College(IVTEC).
• He/she will provide all students with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety and range of materials that will invite intellectual growth, and to aid students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of library resources.

Key Performance Areas

• The College Librarian is responsible for formulation and implementation of Library policy.
• Contacts and liaises with academic departments for book requirements.
• Preparation of Library Budget and submit to the Finance Manager for approval.
• Give professional advice to the Rector and other members of the senior staff on Library matters.
• Responsible for the smooth running of the College Library.
• Supports the mission of the college and contributes to achieving the learning outcomes of the college.
• Collaborates with senior staff and academic departments to provide a rich learning environment and appropriate resources to encourage student engagement in all aspects of inquiry, problem solving and critical thinking.
• Track and assess library services and library resources usage, analyse data to improve resources and services and inform innovation.

Educational Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Technology, Library Science or related field. A Master’s Degree is preferred.

Other Qualifications:

• Registered membership with The Librarians Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) will be a stand-out advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an equivalent position in a higher institution (preferably a Vocational and Technical College).

Required Skills:

• High computer literacy and proficiency in word processing and data base software.
• Ability to take initiatives to fast-track the development of a College Library to a standard of international repute.
• Evidence of thorough understanding of the application of new technologies to library operations and services.
• Capability to initiate research and be knowledgeable in the application of Computer to Library operations and services.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internally and externally.
• Ability to exhibit interpretive and reasoning skills and also be able to instruct.
• An understanding of and commitment to the mission of a Vocational and Technical College.
• An understanding of how the library contributes to learning in a TVET college.
• Ability to provide collaborative leadership in planning, implementation and evidence-based improvement of library services, programs, and technology.
• Demonstrated administrative and management experience in library settings, including advocacy, budgeting, collection development, resource sharing, and personnel supervisory experience.
• Contribution to knowledge through research and scholarly publications in reputable journals within and outside Nigeria.
• Knowledge of current issues and trends in scholarly communication, pedagogy, and librarianship such as copyright, plagiarism, intellectual freedom, technology, and evidence-based improvement.
• Ability to work successfully within a collaborative and collegial environment and to nurture this ability in others.
• Personal integrity that fosters respect for all members of a diverse academic community.
• Strong multi-tasking, organizational, planning, and coordination skills Self-motivated, flexible, patient, and solutions-oriented.
• Able to set own priorities, work effectively under pressure, and meet frequently occurring deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Physical traits required are: ability to have repetitive hand motions; ability to adjust eye to bring an object into focus; judge distance (close and distant); distinguish colours and have visual acuity.