The federal polytechnic, Kaura Namoda came into existence in June 1983 vide Decree No. 33 of 25th July, 1979 as amended in 1985.
VISION STATEMENT
A well-motivated result oriented Institution committed to producing qualitative human capital for self-reliance and national development.
MISSION STATEMENT
To produce skilled graduates for self-reliance and national development.
MOTTO
Skill for Technological Emancipation.Job Summary
The Polytechnic Librarian is the Chief Library Officer and shall be responsible to the Rector for the administration of the Polytechnic Library and the 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.
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 (P.hD.) will be an added advantage;
Have a minimum of a minimum of second class lowe division degree or a minimum of Lower Credit in Higher National Diploma (HND) in Library Science of 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 with not less than five (5) years’ experience on the rank;
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 the Federal Government;
Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational/library conferences, seminars and workshops;
A 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; and
Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital) (xi) Proficient in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and (xii) Not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at the time of assumption of duty.
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 Federal Government.