Polytechnic Librarian at Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa

Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, abbreviated FPN, is a tertiary institution in Nigeria commonly referred to as FedPolyNas or simply FPN. The school was established on 1 July 1983 by the Federal Government of Nigeria to foster technological development in the society. In 2019, the school matriculated over 3,681 students, 2,361 being National Diploma and 1,320 being Higher National Diploma students.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of:

Job Title: Polytechnic Librarian

Location: Nasarawa

Description

• 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 additional to proven experience in library management and leadership, the successful candidates must have a demonstrable passion for academic endeavors and must also be credible.

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

• A Doctorate Degree (PhD) from a recognized institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science;
• A Masters Degree from a recognized institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science;
• 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;
• A minimum of eighteen (18) years teaching experience in tertiary institutions, at least eight (8) years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET Institution.
• Be currently on the rank of a Chief Librarian from the Polytechnic sector with not less than three (3) years’ experience on the rank. Not more than Fifty-Nine (59) Years of age as at the date the post will become vacant 9
• Demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership initiative and creativity in Library Policy Formulation, good human relation and positive managerial attribute
• 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 workshop;
• Be a person who is not likely to pursue, radial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest
• Be morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment;
• Be physical and mentally fit with evidence from a government hospital; and
• Be proficient in Information and Communications Technology (ICT).

Terms of Appointment

• 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

9th September, 2022.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should submit typed written copies of their applications letter, curriculum vitae and attach photocopies of all relevant documents to their applications (twenty (20) copies) 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
• Number and ages of children
• Current postal address including telephone number and e-mail
• Educational institutions attended with dates
• Academic and professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership of professional bodies/Associations
• Academic/Scholarly publications (in standard format)
• Honours and Distinctions (if any)
• Conferences attended with dates 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
• A Statement of own Vision for the Polytechnic
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names and addresses of three referees (one from each of Employer, Educational and Personal), who are to forward confidential reports directly to the Registrar, The Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, Nasarawa State.

Applications are to be submitted in sealed envelope and marked  “Application for the Post of Polytechnic Librarian” at the top left-hand corner and addressed to:
The Registrar,
The Federal Polytechnic,
P.M.B. 001, Nasarawa,
Nasarawa State.

Note

• Referees should be able to attest to the candidate’s claims to high academic and managerial capabilities as well as to the candidate’s notable uprightness
• Applicants will be required to produce the originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for interview, photocopies will not be accepted.
• Applicants must also be ready to support every claim with documentary evidence.
• Previous holders of the position in any tertiary institutions need not apply.
• All applications are to reach the Office of the Registrar not later than the application closing date.
• Late application will not be entertained
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.