Polytechnic Librarian at Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku

Job Description

• The Polytechnic Librarian is a Principal Officer who is responsible to the Rector for the library services of the Polytechnic.
• He/she shall be involved in the smooth running, policy formulation and development of the Polytechnic library.

Requirements
Academic Qualification:

• The candidate must possess a PhD with at least 15 years post-qualification cognate experience or a Master of Legal Studies (MLS) with 18 years post-qualification cognate experience with evidence of registration with the relevant professional library body.
• There must be evidence of journal publications and seminar/conference papers. Such a candidate must have at least published 12 journal articles and 21 conference/seminar papers or five chapters in the standard textbook(s) or two textbooks.

In addition, the candidate must:

• Be a person of proven integrity.
• Be able to provide good leadership quality, inspiration and mentorship for library staff.
• Be intellectually and professionally sound.
• Be focused, innovative and a good team player.
• Must have worked in recognised tertiary institution(s) and attained the rank of Chief Librarian.
• Show evidence of community service.

Required Experience:

• The candidate must have at least 15 years (for PhD holders) or 18 years (for Master of Legal Studies - MLS holders) of cognate experience, with a minimum of five years in a tertiary institution.

Age Limit:

• Applicants who will be above 60 years as of 2nd August 2025 should not apply.
• The successful candidates shortlisted should be 60 years or below at the time of assumption of duty on 3 August 2025.

Computer Literacy:

• Applicants must show evidence of computer literacy and demonstrable ability to use e-Granary, MS Word and other packages in the discharge of duty to ensure effective service delivery in the 21st Century.

Health Condition:

• The applicant must enjoy good health and should be able to cope with the rigours of the office of the Librarian

Duration of Appointment

• The appointment shall be for a single term of 5 years only.

Salary
The salary is consolidated and as approved by the Delta State Government.