Yaba College of Technology Job Vacancies: Librarian

Yaba College of Technology Recruiting for position of Librarian

Yaba College of Technology Established in 1947, is the oldest and leading institution of higher learning in Nigeria, with all its national and higher national diploma programmes duly accredited by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).

Its vision is to be the leading Polytechnic in Africa in providing first rate academic professional and entrepreneurial education for the purpose of making a positive impact in the technological and socio-economic development of the country, while the College mission statement is to produce knowledgeable and innovative graduates, worthy in skill and character through effective teaching and research for the technological advancement of Nigeria, It is presently governed in accordance with Decree 33 of 1979 based on the Federal Polytechnics Act (cap. 139) as amended by the Federal Polytechnics (Amendment) Decree No.5 of 1993.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant post of the position below at Yaba College of Technology.

The Polytechnic Librarian

The Polytechnic Librarian shall be responsible to the Rector for the administration of the Library and the coordination of the library services in the teaching units.

Qualification and Experience:

Candidates must hold:

- A Bachelor of Library Science degree (BLS) with 18 years cognate experience OR
- A good honours degree with 18 years cognate experience OR
- A Master of Library Science degree (MLS) with 15 years experience OR
Professional Library qualification with 17 years post qualification experience.

Tenure/Conditions of Service

The appointment is for a team of five (5) years in the first instance and may be renewed for a further term of five (5) years and no more.
Conditions of Service are as applicable in Federal Polytechnics.


SALARY: CONTISS 15 – (N2, 232, 198.96-2, 875, 791.00)

Method of Application

Candidates are to submit twenty (20) copies of applications with Curriculum Vitae including statement of their own vision for the Polytechnic and photocopies of credentials. Applications should contain names and addresses of three (3) referees who shall be required to forward confidential reports on the candidates. Applications are to be submitted in sealed envelope and marked “POST OF POLYTECHNIC LIBRARIAN” at the top left hand corner, to reach:

The Registrar,
Yaba College of Technology
P.M.B 2011,
Yaba-Lagos
Lagos State

Applications should be submitted on or before 29th January 2010.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.