Librarian at Ekiti State Polytechnic

Job Summary

• The Polytechnic Librarian is the Chief Library officer and shall be responsible to the Rector for the administration of the Polytechnic Library and the co-ordination 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 endeavours and must also be credible.

Academic Qualifications and qualities
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 institution; 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 relation and positive managerial attributes;
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies in Library recognized by Federal Goverament;
• 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 interest;
• Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment;
• Physically and mentally fit [with evidence from a Government hospital]; and (xi) Proficient in Information & Communication Technology [ICT].
• Not more than fifty-nine [59] years of age as at 10/01/2026 [date the post will become vacant].

Terms of appointment and condition of service

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five 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 contained in the Conditions of Service approved by the State Government.