Librarian at Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku

Job Summary 

• By virtue of the Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku Law 2002, the Librarian is a Principal Officer responsible to the Rector for the Library Services of the Polytechnic.

The Person

• The Polytechnic Librarian is the Chief Library Officer and shall be responsible to the Rector for the administration of the Polytechnic Library and the coordination of the Library Services in the teaching units of the Polytechnic. He/she is one of the Principal Officers of the Polytechnic.
• In addition to proven experience in Library management and leadership, the successful candidate must have a demonstrable passion for academic endeavors and must also be credible.

Requirements
The candidate for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• Master's Degree from a recognized Institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science, while possession of Doctorate Degree [Ph.D.] will be an added advantage;
• Have a minimum of Second Class Lower Division Degree or a minimum of Lower Credit in Higher National Diploma (HND) in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognized Institution;
• Minimum of eighteen (18) years cognate experience in tertiary Institutions, at least ten (10) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET Institutions;
• Currently on the rank of a Chief Librarian, from the Polytechnic sector with not less than five (5) years experience on the rank;
• Demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership, initiative, and creativity in Library policy formulation, good human relations, and positive managerial attributes;
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies in Library recognized by the Federal Government;
• Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational/library conferences, seminars, and workshops;
• Person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious, or other sectional interests;
• Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity, and free from financial embarrassment;
• Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital);
• Proficient in Information & Communication Technology (ICT);
• Not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as of the date of publication of the advert.

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years in line with extant provisions. The salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy any other benefits attached to the position of a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic as approved by the State Government.