College Librarian

Job Description

• The College Librarian is a Principal Officer of the College responsible to the Provost for the administration of the College Library and the co-ordination of library services in the academic units of the College.

Tenure of Office

• The appointment of the College Librarian is for a single term of five 5 years only, in line with the provisions of the Federal Colleges of Education Act and the Revised Conditions of Service for Colleges of Education 2015.

Qualification and Experience
Candidates applying for the post of College Librarian must possess the following qualifications and requirements:

Academic & Professional Qualifications:

• A Master's Degree in Library Science MLS/MLIS or Information Science from a recognized institution with at least fifteen 15 years post-qualification cognate work experience. OR
• A Doctorate Degree PhD in Library Science or Information Science from a recognized institution with at least twelve 12 years post-qualification cognate work experience.

Positional Rank:

• Must have served as Chief Librarian or Deputy College Librarian for a period of not less than five 5 years in a recognized tertiary institution.

Professional Registration:

• Must be registered with the Librarians' Registration Council of Nigeria LRCN or an equivalent recognized professional library body.

Scholarly Publications:

• Must show evidence of substantial contribution to knowledge through research and scholarly publications in reputable journals equivalent to that of a Chief Lecturer.

ICT Competence:

• Must possess proven proficiency in Information and Communication Technology ICT, library automation packages, and digital library management systems.

Managerial & Personal Qualities:

• Must demonstrate evidence of sound human relations, professional competence, industrial integrity, and efficient management of human and material resources.

Age Bar:

• Must not be above the age of fifty-nine 59 years at the time of taking up the appointment.

Salary and Condition of Service

• The salary and conditions of service are as applicable to the post of College Librarian in Federal Colleges of Education in Nigeria CONTEDISS 15/CONPCASS 09 and as may be determined by the Federal Government / National Commission for Colleges of Education NCCE from time to time.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should submit fifteen (15) copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae and Credentials. The Curriculum Vitae should be formatted to include the following details:

• Full Name (Surname first in block letters)
• Date and Place of Birth
• Nationality/State of Origin/Local Government Area
• Marital Status and Number of Children (with ages)
• Current Postal Address, E-mail Address, and Telephone Number(s)
• Permanent Home Address
• Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
• Academic and Professional Qualifications Obtained with Dates
• Work Experience/Employment History with Dates and Details of Salaries
• Scholarly Publications (List of articles, journals, and publications with dates)
• Professional Affiliations/Memberships
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees (one of whom must be the candidate's current employer or supervisor).

Applications and all supporting credentials should be submitted in a sealed envelope marked "Application for the Post of College Librarian" at the top left-hand corner and addressed to:
The Registrar & Secretary to Council,
Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi,
P.M.B. 3473,
Kano State, Nigeria.