Polytechnic Librarian at Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic

Location: Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi

Job Description

• The Polytechnic Librarian is a Principal Officer and shall be responsible to the Rector for the day-to-day administration of the Libraries of the institution.
• He/She must be dedicated and loyal to the institution through the Council in the discharge of his/her duties.

Qualifications, Qualities and Experience
Interested candidates for the post of Polytechnic Librarian are expected to possess the following academic qualifications and experience:

• Applicant should hold a good Honors Degree in Library and Information Science or its equivalent with a minimum of Second Class Honors from a recognized institution of higher learning plus at least seventeen (17) years of cognate experience; or a holder of Master's (MLS) Degree from a recognized institution of higher learning plus at least fifteen (15) years of cognate experience; or a holder of Doctorate Degree plus at least twelve (12) years of cognate experience in tertiary institution.
• The candidate must be on the rank of Chief Librarian for a period of not less than 5 years. Past and serving Polytechnic Librarians need not to apply. In addition, he/she must provide evidence of membership of relevant professional body.
• He/She must have academic papers published in reputable journals in addition to conference papers accepted for presentation at local/international conferences and or publication of textbooks in accordance with the requirements specified in the Scheme of Service for Federal Polytechnics.
• The candidate must not be more than 60 years at the time of application.
• He/she must demonstrate versatility in the management of staff and students in a tertiary institution.
• He/She must be of proven integrity, intellectually sound and professionally skillful.
• He/She must also be vast in Public Service Rules, Scheme of Service, Financial Regulations and Conditions of Service applicable in the Polytechnic Sector.
• Must be proficient in Information and Communication Technology.
• Must be physically fit, morally sound, of impeccable character and free from financial embarrassment.
• He/She must be a person who is not likely to exhibit racial, ethnic, political, religious or other sectional sentiments in the discharge of his/her duties.

Terms and Conditions of Service

• In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Polytechnics (Amendment) Act, 2019, the Polytechnic Librarian shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years only. The salary and other conditions of service for the post are the same as obtained in Federal Polytechnics in Nigeria.
• In addition, the appointee shall enjoy any other benefit attached to the position of a Principal Officer as may be approved from time to time by the Federal Government.