Librarian at the Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku

The Delta State Polytechnic, established by the Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku Law, 2002, is one of the three polytechnics in Delta State, Nigeria, located in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, Nigeria. The polytechnic offers National Diplomas and Higher National Diplomas in Art and Design (Fashion Design and Clothing Technology, and General Art), Business (Accountancy, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Mass Communication, Office Technology Management and Production Operations Management), Engineering (Agriculture and Bio-environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Foundry Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering and Welding and Fabrication) and Applied Sciences (Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics and Hospitality and Tourism Management).

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Librarian

Location: Azagba-Ogwashi-Uku Road, Delta

Job Summary 

• By virtue of the Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku Law 2002, the Librarian is a Principal Officer responsible to the Rector for the Library Services of the Polytechnic.

The Person

• The Polytechnic Librarian is the Chief Library Officer and shall be responsible to the Rector for the administration of the Polytechnic Library and the coordination 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 endeavors and must also be credible.

Requirements
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 Institutions;
• Currently on the rank of a Chief Librarian, from the Polytechnic sector with not less than five (5) years experience on the rank;
• 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 interests;
• Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity, and free from financial embarrassment;
• Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital);
• Proficient in Information & Communication Technology (ICT);
• Demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership, initiative, and creativity in Library policy formulation, good human relations, and positive managerial attributes;
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies in Library recognized by the Federal Government;
• Not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as of the date of publication of the advert.

Terms of Appointment and Conditions 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 State Government.

How To Apply
Interested candidates are required to submit typed written copies of their Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and attach photocopies of all relevant documents to their applications (twenty [20] copies) giving the details in the following order:

• Full Names (Surname first and underlined)
• Date and Place of Birth
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Nationality and how acquired
• Marital Status
• Current Postal/Contact Addresses (with Phone Number[s] and E-mail Address)
• Educational qualifications with dates
• Academic and Professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Membership and Professional Bodies/Association
• Honours and Distinctions (if any)
• Academic/Scholarly Publications
• Conferences attended and papers presented with dates
• Previous Employer(s) and Post(s) held with dates
• Present employment to include status, duties, and any other relevant experience
• Statement of own vision for the Polytechnic (20 copies)
• Other activities outside employment
• Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and personal) who are to forward confidential Reports directly to The Registrar, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, Nigeria. Such referees should be able to attest to the candidate's claim to high academic and managerial capabilities as well as to the candidate's notable uprightness.

Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF POLYTECHNIC LIBRARIAN" at the top left-hand corner addressed to:
The Registrar,
Delta State Polytechnic,
Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State,
Nigeria.

Note

• Applicants will be required to produce originals of the certificates and other relevant credentials if invited for an interview; photocopies will not be accepted.
• This publication supersedes the earlier publication of 9th August, 2024

Application Deadline  27th October, 2024.