College Librarian at Jigawa State College of Education

The Jigawa State College of Education was established in April, 1976 as Advanced Teachers College Gumel. However, with the creation of Jigawa State in August, 1991, it was converted to Jigawa State College of Education on 24th December, 1991. The edict establishing the College was promulgated in 1992.

In accordance with the provision of the College (Law Establishing the College) Law No. 14 of 2012 as amended, the Governing Council of the College invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: College Librarian

Location: Jigawa

Job Description

• The College Librarian is the Principal Officer of the College.
• He/She is responsible for all matters relating to the day-to-day management and operations of the College Library.
• He/She is answerable to the Provost in the discharge of his/her responsibilities in accordance with the provisions of the Law establishing the College.

Requirements for the Candidate

• The Candidate for the post of College Librarian must possess a Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS) with at least fifteen (15) years cognate experience from institution of higher learning.

The candidate is expected to possess the following:

• Not below the rank of Chief Librarian on CONPCASS 15, who has spent at least three (3) on the post.
• Should not be older than fifty five (55) years of age upon appointment.
• Have considerable number of scholarly publications in reputable journals
• Have considerable number of national/international conference
• Be a member either of the following:
  • Librarian’s Registration Council of Nigeria.
  • Nigeria Library Association etc.
• Be a computer literate and proficient in relevant computer applications as applicable to the running of complex and modern College Library.
• Registration with TRCN, and demonstrate ability to offer academic/administrative leadership
• Demonstrable ability to initiate and supervise applied research/project/exhibition.
• Evidence of community service.

Terms and Conditions of Service Applicable to the Post

• The Librarian will normally be appointed for a period of four years in the first instance and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a final term of four years only subject to satisfactory performance.
• The renumeration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of Librarian in all Colleges of Education in Nigeria and may be determined from time to time by the State Government / Governing Council of the College.

Deadline: 28th June, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit Twelve (12) copies of typewritten Applications and Curriculum Vitae specifying the following:

• Name in full
• Post Applied
• Date and Place of Birth
• State of Origin and Local Government
• Permanent Home Address
• Current Contact Address to include GSM
• Number and E-mail
• Marital Status
• Membership of Professional Body
• Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
• Present Appointment with Date and Salary
• Names and Address of three (3) referees.

All applications should be forwarded to:
The Acting Registrar,
Jigawa State College of Education,
Gumel, Jigawa State.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated for interview.