Polytechnic Librarian at Akawe Torkula Polytechnic, Makurdi

Description 

• The Polytechnic Librarian is the Chief Library Officer and is responsible to the Rector for the administration of the Polytechnic Library and the coordination of library services in the teaching units.
• 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.

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; possession of a doctorate (PhD) is an added advantage.
• Minimum second class lower division degree or Lower Credit in HND in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of eighteen (18) years cognate experience in tertiary institutions, with at least ten (10) years gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution.
• Currently on the rank of Chief Librarian from the Polytechnic sector with not less than five (5) years' experience in that rank.
• Evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership, initiative, and creativity in library policy formulation, good human relations, and positive managerial attributes.
• Evidence of membership in professional body/bodies recognized by the government.
• Evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals and presentations at educational/library conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• A 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 ICT skills and accounting packages.
• Must not be more than fifty-nine (59) years old at the time of this advertisement.

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• The appointment is for a single term 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 Principal Officer of the Polytechnic as approved by the government.