The National Library of Nigeria is the apex Library in the country. It was established by Act No. 29 of 1970 and has responsibility for the development and provision of Library and Information Services in Nigeria.
This specialized professional institution invites applications from suitably qualified, mature and motivated candidates, with excellent work ethics and attitudes, to fill the vacant position below:
Position: Chief Librarians (Professional Library Services CONTISS 13 (1,445,529.00 x N57, 97.00 N1, 903,855.00)
Job Description
Under the supervision /direction of a Deputy Director;
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Sections of the Department
Carries out specialized, operational and research
activities in Management and Information services as they relate to any of the following major functional areas and duties:
a) Collection Development and Processing;
b) National Bibliographic Control;
c) Research and Development;
d) Public Services Department
e) Virtual Library Services Department
f) Discharges other duties as may be assigned by the Director from time to time.
Requirements
Academic Qualification
Applicants are required to possess a University degree in Library Science and appropriate professional qualifications e.g. FLA, MLS, M.Phil (Library Science) obtained from a recognized institution of higher learning. Registration with the Librarian’s Registration Council of Nigeria is a mandatory requirement.
Experience
- A minimum of twelve (12) years post-professional qualification experience is required.
- Knowledge and experience of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Library will be an added advantage.
Cataloguers
Responsibilities
- Work under the supervision of Head of Division.
- Operates in the Bibliographic Services Division of the Department
- Perform Bibliographic services/duties, particularly Cataloguing and Classification
Competences
- Proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) especially as it applies to Library Management and Operations.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- A good team player able to manage multi-tasks and work with minimum supervision.
- Knowledge of Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC).
- Cognate experience in Cataloguing and Classification is essential.
- Good Internet skills for operation of Online Cataloguing.
Academic Qualification
- Applicants are required to possess a university degree and appropriate professional qualifications. I.e. BLS, BLIS, MLS, M. Phil (Library Science) or PH.D (Library Science) from a recognized institution of higher learning. Registration with the Librarians Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) is mandatory.
Experience
- Practical experience of at least four (4) years of continuous work in a Cataloguing environment is necessary- Entry point shall depend on experience and qualification.
Conditions of Service
The post is on permanent and pensionable status, but new entrants into the service will be on probationary appointment for the first two years before their appointments may be confirmed, subject to satisfactory performance on the job. Other conditions of service are institutions operating the Consolidated Tertiary Institutions Salary Scale (CONTISS) and the approved staff conditions of service of the National Library Board.
Method of Application
Interested applications are required to submit fifteen (15) copies of their applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae, which should include names and addresses of three referees. Those currently in Public Service should forward their applications through their employers. Applicants should request their referees to send confidential reports on them direct to the National Library of Nigeria. All applications and referees reports should be addressed to:
The Director /Chief Executive Officer
National library of Nigeria, Headquarters,
Sanusi Dantata House,
Central Business District
P.M.B. 1
Garki – Abuja
All applications should reach the office of the Director/Chief Executive Officer on or before 6th April, 2010
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