Polytechnic Librarian at Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic

The Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic was established on 1 January, 1983. It offers courses in Higher National Diploma (HND), National Diploma (ND), Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE Technical) and Certificates in the following disciplines; Technology, Applied Sciences, Commerce and Management. It has seven (7) Colleges and Thirty Two (32) Academic Departments with more than 60 fulltime programmes.

Following the expiration of the tenure of the Polytechnic Librarian, applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Polytechnic Librarian

Location: Katsina

Job Description

• The Polytechnic Librarian is the Chief Library Officer and shall be responsible to the Rector for the administration of the Polytechnic Library and 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.

Academic Qualifications and Qualities
The candidate for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• Master's Degree from a recognized institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science, while possession of Doctorate Degree (Ph.D) will be an added advantage.
• Have a minimum of Second Class Lower Division Degree or a minimum of Lower Credit in Higher National Diploma (HND) in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of eighteen (18) years cognate experience in tertiary institutions, at least ten (10) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution.
• Currently on the rank of a Chief Librarian from the Polytechnic sector.
• Demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in library policy formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attributes.
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies in Library recognized by State/Federal Government.
• Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational/library conferences, seminars and workshops;
• Person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest.
• Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government Hospital) and
• Proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
• Not More than fifty-Nine (59) years of age as at 21" January, 2024.

Terms of Appointment and Condition 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 Polytechnic Governing Council.

Application Closing Date
18th June, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit one soft copy of their Applications, twenty (20) copies of their typewritten Applications & Curriculum Vitae, and attach photocopies of all relevant documents to their Applications (twenty (20) copies), giving the details in the following order:

• Full Names.
• Date and Place of Birth.
• State of Origin and Local Government Area.
• Number and Ages of Children.
• Current Postal Address including Telephone Number and e-mail address.
• Educational Institutions Attended with dates.
• Academic and Professional qualifications obtained with dates.
• Nationality.
• Marital Status.
• Membership of Professional Bodies / Association.
• Honours and Distinctions (if any).
• Academic / Scholarly publications.
• Conferences Attended and Papers Presented with dates.
• Previous Employer(s) and Post(s) held with dates.
• Statement of own vision for the Polytechnic.
• Other activities outside current employment.
• Present Employment to include status, duties and any other relevant experience.
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) who should be able to attest to the candidate's claim to high academic and managerial capabilities as well as to the candidate's notable uprightness.

Applications are to be addressed and submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF POLYTECHNIC LIBRARIAN" at the top left hand corner to:
The Registrar,
Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic,
P.M.B. 2052,
Katsina State.

Note

• Candidates should request their three (3) referees to forward confidential reports directly to the Registrar
• Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials; if invited for interview. Photocopies will not be accepted.
• Only the applications of those to be invited for interview will be acknowledged.