Librarian at the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda

The Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda is a Federal Government owned tertiary institution located at Kaura-Namoda, Zamfara State, Nigeria. The Institution was founded in June 1983 by President Shehu Shagari. It presently has over 5,000 students. The polytechnic is the only tertiary educational institution in the town with a population (Kaura Namoda) of about 300,000.

It currently has seven schools which are: School of Business and Management Studies, School of Engineering Technology, School of Environmental Studies, School of General Studies, School of Information and Communication Technology, School of Remedial and Basic Studies, and School of Science and Technology. It provides full-time and part-time courses.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Librarian

Location: Kaura Namoda, Zamfara

Job Summary

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

Requirements
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 (P.hD.) will be an added advantage;
• Have a minimum of a minimum of second class lowe division degree or a minimum of Lower Credit in Higher National Diploma (HND) in Library Science of 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 the Federal Government;
• Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational/library conferences, seminars and workshops;
• A person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interests;
• Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment; and
• Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital) (xi) Proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and (xii) Not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at the time of assumption of duty.

Terms of Appointment and conditions 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 Federal Government.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) typewritten copies of their Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae and attach photocopies of all relevant documents. Their CV should give the following details in the order below:

• 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 e-mail address vii. Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and Professional Qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations
• Honours and Distinctions (if any)
• 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 (20 copies)
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees (Employer, Educational and Personal)

Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "Application for the post of Librarian" at the top left hand corner addressed to:
The Registrar,
The Federal Polytechnic,
P.M.B. 1012,
Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State.

Note

• The three refrees are to forward Confidential Reports directly to the Registrar, the Federal Polytechnic, P.M.B. 1012, Kaura Namoda Zamfara State.
• Such referees 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.
• Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted.