The Polytechnic Librarian Recruitment at the Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti
The Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti is one of the best tertiary institutions in Nigeria. It is a government-licensed university with a diverse student population and affordable school fees.
The institution offers courses in Business & Management, Engineering and Science. It also has an excellent library, a well-kept campus and great accommodation facilities for its students.
Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti
The Polytechnic Librarian at the Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti is a Chief Library Officer and shall be responsible to the Rector for the administration of the Polytechnic library and coordination of library services in the teaching units of the polytechnic.
The position of the Polytechnic Librarian is a full-time job. The polytechnic is located in Ado Ekiti, a city in south west Nigeria.
Job Description
The Polytechnic Librarian is the Chief Library Officer of the Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti and is responsible to the Rector for the administration of the Library and co-ordination of library services in the teaching units. This is a Principal Officer appointment.
The Library provides a wide range of print and non-print information resources which are relevant to the courses offered at the Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti. The Library also offers access to a number of electronic resources.
The librarian is expected to provide efficient library service to students, lecturers and other members of staff. This requires good communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with students and other library users.
Academic Qualifications and Qualities
The Polytechnic Librarian at the Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti is responsible to the Rector for the administration of the Polytechnic Library and coordination of the Library Services in the Teaching Units. She/he is appointed for a single tenure of five (5) years in line with Extant Provisions.
The academic qualifications of the Polytechnic Librarian include a bachelor’s degree in any discipline or field of study, and at least two (2) years post-qualification experience. She/he must also have good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff of the University.
Moreover, she/he must be dedicated to her/his duties and responsibilities, and willing to serve the university in a professional manner. She/he must have strong communication and leadership skills, and be capable of fostering teamwork among staff members.
Terms of Appointment and Condition of Service
The Polytechnic Librarian is an academic and administrative officer whose responsibilities include the administration of the Polytechnic Library and coordination of library services in the Teaching Units.
He/she is appointed for a single tenure of five years in line with Extant Provisions and shall enjoy any other benefits attached to the position of a Principal Officer of the Polytechnic as approved by the Federal Government.
Method of Application
The Polytechnic Library is the chief library of the Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti and the Polytechnic Librarian has overall responsibility for its management. This includes ensuring that the library is well-staffed, adequately equipped and maintained and provides relevant and current information resources to students and staff of the Polytechnic.
The method of application for the Polytechnic Librarian is simple and involves no entrance examination. Candidates are admitted based on their credentials.
In most cases, National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) students who scored at least 150 in their UTME and possess relevant credits in the relevant subjects may be admitted to Full-time programme(Morning), while Part-time candidates also stand a chance of admission as long as they meet up with the screening requirements.