College Librarian

College Librarian

The College Librarian is a Principal Officer of the College responsible for the overall administration and coordination of the College Library, its branches in the Schools and Departments, as well as providing services for the entire College Community.

Responsibilities

• Providing overall Library Policy, Personnel contacts and liaising with Departments on book requirements;
• Keeping tab with Global best practice on periodicals, journals, books, and publications relevant to the courses offered in the College as well as professional interests of the College Community;
• Maintaining a database of reputable book vendors for recent and up-to-date editions of books (both hard and / or electronic versions);
• Preparation of Library Budgets;
• Engaging in matters of common interest;
• Responsible to the Provost for the smooth running of the Library of the College.

Requirements

• A good Bachelor's Degree with Masters in Library Science (MLS) from a recognized institution of higher learning with at least 15 years cognate experience and registration with Professional Library body or a Ph.D. in Library and Information Science with at least 12 years cognate work experience and evidence of registration with Professional Library body;
• Proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT);
• Present evidence of sound Human Relations, Professional Competence, Industrial Integrity, and Efficient Management of Human and Material Resources;
• Must be Chief Librarian or Deputy College Librarian for a period of not less than five (5) years in a College of Education system;
• Must not be above the age of 59 years at the time of taking up the appointment;
• Candidate must show evidence of substantial contribution to knowledge through Research and scholarly publications in reputable journals equivalent to that of a Chief Lecturer.

Salary Consolidated Salary for Federal Colleges of Education will apply.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit 20 copies of their Applications alongside an up-to-date Curriculum vitae which must include the following: Full Names, Surname underlined; Contact information including Current Postal Address and Permanent home Address; Marital Status and Number of children, indicating the age of each; Date and Place of Birth, Local Government Area and State of Origin; Educational Institutions Attended with Dates; Academic and Professional Qualifications with Dates; Awards and Distinctions with Dates; Membership of Professional Associations / Bodies; Work Experience and status in Chronological Sequence; Present Employer Status and Salary; Extracurricular Activities; Publications in Standard APA format; and Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees, one of whom must be applicant's present employer. All Applications should be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked "PROVOST" at the right hand corner and directed to the address below: The Chairman, Governing Council, Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka, P. O. Box 289, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria. Note: All candidates must submit in clear terms, in not more than Two (2) pages their vision and mission statement to transform the College to a World class Teacher Education Institution under the Dual-mandate programme in the next Five (5) years. In addition to stating the names and addresses of Three (3) Referees on the Curriculum Vitae, applicants should request their referees to forward references on their behalf directly to the Registrar and Secretary to Governing Council, Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka, P. O. Box 269, Yaba, Lagos State, Nigeria for the hard copy and on: registrar.office@fcetakoka.edu.ng for the soft copy. All applications backed with Photocopies and other relevant supporting documents must be submitted to the Registrar's office not later than the deadline. Only applications of shortlisted candidates shall be acknowledged and invited for interview.