Polytechnic Librarian at the Federal Polytechnic, Offa

The Federal Polytechnic, Offa came out of gestation via a presidential announcement made during a courtesy call on His Royal Highness, Olofa of Offa, late Oba Mustapha Olawoore Olanipekun Ariwajoye II, by the then Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, who was on an official visit to Kwara State in 1991.

The Polytechnic operates two Campuses (Main and Mini). The Main Campus is located along Ojoku Road, Offa while the Mini Campus is located along Osogbo Road, Offa, Kwara State. The Polytechnic was established for the training of middle and high-level technical manpower. The Institution caters for a large Students' population enrolled in Full-Time and Part-Time Programmes at the National Diploma and Higher National Diploma Levels. All the Programmes run by the Institution are accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and relevant Professional Regulatory Bodies.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below which will become vacant in March 2025:

Job Title: Polytechnic Librarian

Location: Offa, Kwara

The Position

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

Qualifications and Experience
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 with not less than Five [5] years' experience on the rank;
• 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 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;
• Must be sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment;
• Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital); and
• Proficient in Information & Communication Technology (ICT).
• Not more than fifty-nine [59] years of age as at the date the post will become vacant.

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 Principal Officers of the Polytechnic as approved by the Federal Government.

Application Closing Date
2nd December, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) copies of their typed written Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and attach photocopies of all relevant documents to their applications, giving the details in the following order:

• Full Names (Surname first and underlined)
• Date and place of birth
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Nationality and how acquired
• Marital status
• Current Postal Address including telephone number and email address Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and Professional qualifications obtained with dates
• 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
• Present Employment to include status, duties and any other relevant experience
• Statement of own vision for the Polytechnic [20copies]
• Other activities outside current employment
• 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 submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "Application for the post of Polytechnic Librarian" at the top left-hand corner addressed to:
THE REGISTRAR,
THE FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC OFFA,
P.M.B. 420,
OFFA, KWARA STATE

Note

• Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credential if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted.
• Applicants should request their three [3] Referees [Employer, Educational and Personal] to forward confidential Reports directly to the Registrar, Federal Polytechnic Offa
• Late applications will not be entertained and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.