Polytechnic Librarian at Benue State Polytechnic

The Position

• 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.

Qualifications
The candidates for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• Have a minimum of second class lower division degree or Higher National Diploma [HND] with Lower Credit in a discipline offered in the Polytechnic Sector in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognised institution
• Must be a Chief Librarian/Chief Lecturer
• Must have at least ten [10] years post-qualification experience in Polytechnic administration
• Master's Degree from a recognised institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science, and possession of doctorate degree [Ph.D.] will be an added advantage
• Not more than fifty-nine [59] years of age as at the time of this publication.
• Demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in library policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attributes
• Not more than fifty-nine [59] years of age as at the time of this publication
• Possession of a recognized professional certificate or qualification in a relevant field shall be an advantage.
• Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational/library conferences, seminars and workshops
• Proficient in Information & Communication Technology [ICT]
• 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).

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.