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    Polytechnic Librarian - Katsina, Nigeria - Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic

    Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic
    Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic Katsina, Nigeria

    6 days ago

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    Job Description

    • 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.

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

    • 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.

    Terms of Appointment and Condition of Service

    • 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.