College Librarian at Isa Kaita College of Education, Dutsin-ma

The Isa Kaita College of Education, Dutsin-ma was established in 1991 by the Military Governor of the State, Colonel Yahaya John Madaki, as College of Education (Technical) Dutsin-ma, with the primary aim of addressing the shortage of Science and Technical Teachers at the NCE level at that time. In 1994, it was converted to a conventional College to make it an all-encompassing Teacher Training Institution with the major Technical Department transferred to Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic. Then, the Civilian Government of Alhaji Sa’idu Barda in 1995, renamed the College; Isa Kaita College of Education to immortalize the late, Alhaji Isa Kaita, Wazirin Katsina.

The Governing Council of the College invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: College Librarian

Location: Dutsin-ma, Katsina
Employment Type: Full time

Duties

• The College Librarian is a principal Officer who shall be responsible to the Provost for the administration of the College Library and coordination of library service in the teaching units of the institution.

Qualifications
Candidates for the post shall be professionally trained librarians and be of impeccable character, homestead with high moral behavior. I'm addition, the candidates should have:

• A minimum of MLS Degree (a PhD. will be an added advantage).
• Relevant publications (in journals and text books) equivalent to that of a principal Lecturer.
• Evidence of membership of recognized professional associations.
• At least 18 years cognate experience. v) Attained the rank of Principal Librarian.
• Must be computer literate.

Salary and Terms of Appointment
The salary and conditions of service for the College Librarian shall be as obtainable in the Isa Kaita College of Education, Dutsin-ma, Katsina State. The appointment shall be for a five-year team.

Application Closing Date
10th July, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit fifteen (15) copies of their handwritten Applications and Curriculum Vitae (CV) which among others, shall contain the following information:

• Full name, with surname underlined.
• Phone number and e-mail address
• Marital status.
• Number of children.
• Date and place of Birth:
• Local government area and state of origin.
• Nationality
• Current postal address.
• Permanent home address.
• Education Institutions attended with dates
• Qualifications obtained with dates.
• Membership of professional associations/ bodies.
• Working experience in chronological sequence.
• Present employer.
• Salary and status.
• Name and addresses of three (3) referees, one of whom must be the present employer.

Applicants are required to address and submit their Applications and Curriculum Vitae (CV) attaching their credentials under confidential cover in an envelope sealed and marked "POST OF COLLEGE LIBRARIAN" on the right corner to:
The Registror,
Isa Kaita College of Education,
P.M.B. 2007,
Dutsin-ma, Katsina State.

Note

• Applicants are required to inform their referees to submit three (3) copies of confidential reports on them to the same address as above before the closing date.
• Applicants who are above sixty (60) years of age and who will be above at the time of taking up the appointment need not apply.
• All applications and referee report must reach the Registrar and Secretary to the Council, on or before the closing date.
• Only shortlisted candidates shall be invited for interviews.