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

The Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka, Yaba, Lagos, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant position below:

Job Title: College Librarian

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• The College Librarian is a Principal Officer of the College who is responsible to the Provost for the overall administration and coordination of the College Library, its branches in the Schools and Departments as well as providing services for the entire College Communit

Duties

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

Qualifications and Experience
Candidate for the post of College Librarian should not be below the rank of Deputy Librarian and must possess the following requirements:

• Minimum of an M.L.S. with at least eighteen (18) years cognate experience
• Relevant Scholarly publications in journals and textbooks equivalent to that of a Chief Lecturer is a must
• Proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• A member of Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria
• Evidence of attendance of a continuous mandatory professional Development Course/Council annual Workshops.

Other Requirements:

• Candidates must not be more than 59 years as at the time of assumption of duty.
• Candidates must have spent at least 5 years as Deputy Librarian.

Vision Statement

• All candidates must submit in clear terms in not more than two pages, their vision and mission statements for the College in the next five (5) years with particular reference to their office of interest.

Condition of Service

• The 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 for 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
23rd July, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) typewritten copies of their Application (including Curriculum Vitae and credentials) 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
• List of Academic Journals and Publications, where applicable
• 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 (3) Referees one of whom must be in a position to supply applicant's academic and professional references.
• Signature and date.

Applications should be enclosed in an envelope marked "COLLEGE LIBRARIAN" at the right hand corner and addressed to:
The Registrar,
Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka,
P.O. Box 269,
Yaba,
Lagos State.

Note

• In addition to stating the names and addresses of three referees on the curriculum vitae, applicants should request their referees to forward references on their behalf directly to the Registrar and Secretary via the above address.
• Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.