Job Descriptions

• The college Librarian is a Principal Officer of the college and is responsible to the Provost for the day to day administration, coordination and control of the Library of the institution.
• He frames the overall Library policy, Liaises with the various departments in the College and prepares library budgets.
• He is responsible for establishing policy of library exchange and performs others duty that may be assigned by the Provost.

Qualifications and Qualities

• Applicants must possess a Doctorate degree in Library and Information Science with at least ten (10) years cognate experience in an institution of higher learning, or a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, with a minimum of fifteen (15) years cognate experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science in addition to a minimum of eighteen (18) years cognate experience in an institution of Higher Learning.
• Must have attended the rank of chief Librarian or Deputy Librarian for a period of at list five (5) years or two (2) years respectively
• Must not be more than 55 years of age at the point of assumption of duty.
• Must be morally sound and of impeccable character.
• Must enjoy excellent physical and mental health, evidenced by Government Medical Officer’s report
• Must show evidence of membership of relevant library professional bodies and registration with the Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN)
• Must be proficient in Digital and Automated Library Systems and contemporary application deployment as well as web Literacy and Digital Information Management Proficiency.

Terms of Appointment / Condition of Service

• The appointment for the position is for one single non-renewable term of five (5) years.
• The salary and other benefits of the Librarian is approved from time to time by the Edo State Govemment.