College Librarian at The Federal College of Education, Yola

Duties

• The College Librarian is a Principal Officer responsible to the Provost for the day-to- day administration and control of Library matters in the College. 
• The Librarian shall be in charge of the management and administration of the College Library services, staff, facilities and preparation of the Library Budgets.
• Forming overall Library policy, contacts and working with Departments on requirements for books forwards and other relevant publications.
• Giving Professional advice on Library matters.
• Performs any other functions which the Council or Provost may so direct.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Candidate must possess a good Bachelor's Degree with Master's in Library Science (MLS) from a recognised institution of higher learning with at least 15 years cognate experience and registration with Professional Library body. Or a Ph.D in Library and Information Science with at least 12 years cognate work experience with evidence of registration with Professional Library body.
• He/She must possess proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
• Candidate must present evidence of sound human relations, Profession competence, Industrial integrity, efficient management of human and material resources.
• Candidate must be Chief Librarian or Deputy College Librarian for a period of not less than Five (5) years in a College of Education system.
• Candidate must show evidence of substantial contribution to knowledge through research and scholarship publications in reputable Journals equivalent to that of a Chief Lecturer.
• Must not be above the age of 59 at the time of taking up the appointment.

Conditions of Service

• The Candidate will be entitled to the privileges and benefits specified in the terms and conditions of service for staff of Federal College of Education, Yola and according to other conditions which may be approved from time to time by the Governing Council of the College in consultation with the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE).

Tenure

• The appointments are for a period of five (5) years.