Polytechnic Librarian at Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic

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.