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

Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka, Yaba - Lagos invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: College Librarian

Location: Akoka, Yaba - 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 Community.

Responsibilities

• Providing overall Library Policy, Personnel contacts and liaising with departments on book requirements;
• Keeping tab with global best practice on periodicals, journals, books, and publications relevant to the courses offered in the College as well as professional interests of the College Community;
• Maintaining a database of reputable book vendors for recent and up to date editions of books (both hard and/or electronic versions)
• Preparation of Library Budgets.
• Engaging in matters of common interest.
• Responsible to the Provost for the smooth running of the Library of the College.

Qualification and Experience

• Candidate for the post of College Librarian should not be below the rank of Deputy College Librarian for a period of not less than Five (5) years in a College of Education system and must possess the following requirements:
  • A good Bachelor's Degree with Master's in Library Science (MLS) from a recognised institution of higher learning with at least 15 years cognate experience and registration with Professional Library body or a Ph.D. in Library and Information Science with at least 12 years cognate work experience and evidence of registration with Professional Library body.
  • Proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
  • Candidate must present evidence of sound Human Relations, Professional Competence, Industrial Integrity, and Efficient Management of Human and Material Resources.
  • Candidate must not be above the age of Fifty-Nine (59) years at the time of taking up the appointment.
  • Candidate must possess Relevant Scholarly Publications in Journals and Textbooks equivalent to that of a Chief Lecturer.
  • Candidate must be Chief Librarian or Deputy College Librarian for a period of not less than five (5) years in a College of Education system.

Salary

• Consolidated Salary for Federal Colleges of Education will apply.

Condition of Services

• Candidate will be entitled to the privileges and benefits specified in the terms and Conditions of Service as contained in the current 2015 Revised Schemes and Conditions of Service for Federal Colleges of Education in Nigeria.

Duration of Tenure:

• The tenure for the appointment is for a single tenure of Five (5) years from the day of appointment.

Application Closing Date
5th November, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) copies of their Application (including Curriculum Vitae and Credential) giving the following information as listed below:

• Full Name
• Mobile Phone Number(s) (Whatsapp inclusive)
• Email Address
• Date and 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
• Evidence of Posts held with Durations, Salaries and Dates
• Evidence of Proficiency in ICT (Packages and Capabilities)
• Societal linkages/Community Service
• Report of Medical Fitness (from a Government Hospital)
• Present occupation and Status
• Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees, one of which must be in a position to supply applicants Academic and Professional References
• Signature and Date.
• Vision and Mission Statement: Candidates must submit in clear terms, in not more than Two (2) pages their vision and mission statement for the College in the next Five (5) years with particular reference to their departments.

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

Note

• In addition to stating the names and addresses of Three (3) Referees on the Curriculum Vitae, applicants should request their referees to forward references on their behalf directly to the address above
• Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged and invited for interview.