Polytechnic Librarian at Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana

Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana was established on 1 October 1981. The Polytechnic has a staff strength of about 2,000 and a student population of about 6,318.

We hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Polytechnic Librarian

Location: Unwana - Afikpo, Ebonyi

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Polytechnic Librarian is the Chief Library Officer and is responsible to the Rector for the administration of the Polytechnic Library and the coordination of Library Services in the teaching units of the Polytechnic.
• He/she is a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic.
• In addition to proven experience in Library Management and Leadership, the successful candidate must have a good record of publications in reputable journals and must also be credible.

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

• A Master's degree from a recognised institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science, while possession of a doctorate degree (Ph.D.) will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree (second class lower division) or a minimum of Lower Credit in Higher National Diploma (HND) in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognised institution.
• A minimum of eighteen (18) years cognate experience in a tertiary institution, at least ten (10) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET Institution.
• Currently holds the rank of a Chief Librarian from the Polytechnic Sector with not less than five (5) years’ experience in the rank.
• Demonstrable ability to instill confidence and maintain discipline, initiative, and wisdom in management, along with integrity, transparency, good human relations, and an excellent sense of accountability.
• Must not be more than fifty-nine (59) years old as of the date of resumption of duties.
• Provide evidence of sound health, good fitness, and adequate physical and mental stability.
• Be proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

Terms of Appointment / Conditions of Service

• The appointment of the Polytechnic Librarian is for a single tenure of five (5) years beginning from the date of appointment in line with extant provisions.
• The salary is consolidated, and the appointee shall enjoy other benefits of office as may be approved from time to time for Principal Officers of the Polytechnics by the Federal Government.

Application Closing Date
17th February, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) copies of their typewritten Applications along with their Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of all relevant documents giving details in the following order:

1. Full Name (Surname First)
2. Date and Place of Birth
3. State of Origin and Local Government Area
4. Nationality and how acquired
5. Marital Status
6. Contact Address including Telephone Number and Email Address
7. Educational Institutions attended with dates
8. Academic and Professional qualifications obtained with dates
9. Membership of Professional Bodies/Association
10. Awards and Distinctions (if any)
11. Academic/scholarly publications
12. Conferences, Seminars, and Workshops presented with dates
13. Previous Employer(s) and Post(s) held with dates
14. Present Employment, Status, Salary, and date of last promotion
15. Statement of vision for the Polytechnic (20 copies)
16. Names and addresses of three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) who are to forward Confidential Reports.

Applications are to be submitted by hand or post in sealed envelopes and marked "Application for the Post of Polytechnic Librarian" at the top left corner and addressed to:
The Registrar,
Akanu lbiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana
P.M.B. 1007, Afikpo,
Ebonyi State.

Note

• 3 Referees (Employer, Educational and Personal) are to forward Confidential Reports directly to the Registrar, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana. Such referees should be able to attest to the candidate’s claim of academic and managerial capabilities as well as their moral uprightness.
• Applicants will be required to present the original of their certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for an interview.
• Applicants should submit their credentials and other relevant documentary evidence in an envelope which must be submitted in a sealed envelope.