College Librarian at The Federal College of Education, Jama'are

Job Summary

• The college librarian shall be responsible to the provost for the administration of the College librarian and for coordinating the library services in the teaching units of the college.

Duties

• The candidate for the position is expected to, among other responsibilities, perform overall library policy, contact, and liaising with departments on the books requirements, prepare library budgets, give professional advice on library matters, and perform any other functions which the council or provost may so direct.

Qualifications
The candidates for the post of the College Librarian Must possess the following:

• A good Bachelor's degree with Master in Library
• Science (MILS) from a recognized institution of higher learning with at least fifteen (15) years cognate experience and registration with professional library body; or a Doctorate Degree (PhD) in Library and Information Science with at least twelve (12) years cognate work experience with evidence of registration with Professional library body;
• Proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT);
• Present evidence of sound human relations; iv. Professional Competence, industrial integrity, efficient management of human and material resources;
• Must be Chief librarian on CONPCASS 9 or a Deputy librarian on CONTEDISS 15 for a period of not less than five (5);
• Must not be above the age of fifty-nine (59) years at the time of taking up the appointment; and the Candidate must show evidence of substantial contribution to knowledge through research and scholarly publications in reputable Journals equivalent to that of a Chief lecturer.

Other Requirements:
Vision and Mission Statement

• The candidate must submit in clear terms, in not more than two (2) pages, his/her vision statement for the College in the next 5 years.

Condition of Service

• The successful candidate will be entitled to the privileges and benefits of principal officers as specified in the terms and conditions of services for the federal colleges of Education in Nigeria and other conditions which may be approved from time to time by the Governing Council of the College in accordance with the Colleges of Education Act, and in consultation with the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE).

Tenure of Appointment:

• The appointment is for a single term of five years only, beginning from the effective date of appointment.