College Librarian at the Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka

The Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka, hereby invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of:

Job Title: College Librarian

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• The College Librarian is responsible to the Provost for the administration of the College Library and the coordination of the library services in the teaching units of the College.

Duties

• Framing overall Library Policy, personal contacts and liaison with the departments.
• Preparation of library budgets.
• Engaging in matters of common interest.
• Responsible to Provost for the smooth running of library of the College.

Qualifications
Candidate for the post of College Librarian must possess the following requirements:

• Minimum of M.L.S. with at least eighteen (18) years cognate experience.
• Relevant publications in journals and textbooks equivalent to that of a Chief Lecturer isa must.
• Proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
• Registration with a recognized relevant professional body.

Other Requirements:

• All candidates must not be more than 59 years as at the time of assumption of duty.
• All candidates must have spent at least S years on the previous rank

Condition of Service

• Candidate will be entitled to the privileges and benefits specified in the Terms and Conditions of Service for Staff of Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka and according to other conditions which may be approved from time to time by the Governing Council of the College in consultation with the National Commission for Colleges of Education.

Tenure

• The appointment of the candidate is for an initial period of five (5) years in the first instance and may be eligible for re appointment for a second term of five (5) years subject to satisfactory performance.

Application Closing Date
4th July, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit fifteen (15) type-written copies of their application (including credentials and Curriculum Vitae) giving the following information as listed below:

• Full Name
• Mobile phone number
• E-mail address
• Date of birth
• Place of birth
• Nationality and State of Origin
• Permanent Postal Address
• Current Postal Address
• Marital Status
• Number and ages of children
• Institutions attended with dates
• Qualifications obtained with dates
• Academic Honours and Membership of Professional bodies
• Experience, posts held with duration, salaries and dates
• Evidence of proficiency in ICT (packages and capabilities)
• Societal linkages
• Report of medical fitness (from a Government hospital)
• Present occupation and status(s) Names and addresses of three Referees one of whom must be in position to supply applicant’s academic and professional references
• Signature and date.

Applications should be enclosed in an envelope marked “College Librarian” respectively at the right hand corner and addressed to:
The Provost,
Federal College of Education (Tech.), Akoka,
P.O Box 269,
Yaba,
Lagos State.

Note: Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged