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JOB TITLE: Librarian
JOB LOCATION: Ilorin, Kwara.
JOB DETAILS
- The Polytechnic Librarian is a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic.
- He/She is responsible for framing overall library policy, personal contact and liaison with the departments within the institution.
- He/She engages in matters of common interest and preparation of library budgets.
- The Polytechnic Librarian is also responsible for the smooth running of libraries on the two campuses of the Polytechnic e.g attending institute meetings as a member of N.L.A Librarian Committee.
Qualifications and Experience
- Applicants for the post of Polytechnic Librarian must be at least a serving Chief Librarian or its equivalent in a reputable tertiary educational institution or similar organization.
- He must have a good Honours Degree in Library Science and Master’s Degree in Library Science / Library and Information Science from a recognized University.
- Possession of a Doctorate Degree in Library Science Library and Information Science will be an added advantage.
- He/She must have at least 15 years cognate experience or B.LS. with 17 years post qualification experience.
- Candidates must have a good number of scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals in line with the appointment of Principal Lecturers.
- Candidates must be proficient in Information Technology, in particular, Library Management Software (LMS) and automation.
- He/She must possess excellent managerial, interpersonal, communication, organizational and planning skills.
- He/She must be registered with the Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN).
Duties
- Formulating and executing Library policies;
- Liaising with other departments on books and journals selection;
- Preparation of the Library budget;
- Attendance at all statutory meetings in the Polytechnic;
- Responsible to the Rector for the smooth running of the libraries of the institution;
- Any other assignment that may be assigned by the Rector.
Eligibilities
- Successful candidates must not be older than 60 years at the point of appointment and must also have at least five (5) more years in service.
Remuneration
- CONTOPSAL Salary Structure.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty-five (25) copies of their type-written application letters and Curriculum Vitae, giving the following information:
- Full names (Surname underlined)
- Age, stating date and place of birth
- Marital Status stating the number of children and ages
- Name and address of Next of Kin
- Nationality
- State of Origin
- Local Government Area / Senatorial District
- GSM / Email address
- Educational Institutions attended with dates
- Academic qualifications and distinctions
- Member of Professional Bodies
- Work Experience (in chronological sequence)
- Present employment status and salary
- Extra-curricular activities
- Publications (in standard form)
- Names and address of three (3) referees
Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Application for the post of Librarian” at the top left-hand corner and addressed to:
The Registrar,
Kwara State Polytechnic, Old Jebba Road,
P.M. B. 1375, Ilorin,
Kwara State.
Note
- Only the applications of candidates shortlisted for interviews will be acknowledged.
- Applicants are expected to request their referees to forward confidential reports on them directly to the address above.
Deadline: March 4, 2022
Job Features
Job Category | Librarian/Registrar/ |