- The Polytechnic Librarian is the Chief Library Officer and shall be responsible to the Rector for the administration of the Polytechnic Library and 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.
- Master's Degree from a recognized institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science, while possession of Doctorate Degree Ph.D will be an added advantage.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 State/Federal Government.
- Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational/library conferences, seminars and workshops;
- Person who is not likely to pursue, racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interest.
- Physically and mentally fit with evidence from a Government Hospital and
- Proficient in Information and Communication Technology ICT.
- Not More than fifty-Nine 59 years of age as at 21" January, 2024.
- 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 Polytechnic Governing Council.
Polytechnic Librarian - Katsina, Nigeria - Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic
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Academic Qualifications and Qualities
The candidate for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:
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