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: Director (Professional Library Services)

CONTISS 15 (N2, 232, 99.00X N80, 447.00 – N2, 875,791.00 (2 Positions)

Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Director/Chief Executive Officer:

• Performs highly responsible Professional and administrative duties as Head of Department
• Formulates policies, plans and
• Programmes for the effective operations of a department of the National Library of Nigeria,
• Carries out specialized operational and research activities in Management and Information Services as they relate to any of the following departments:

a)      Collection Development and Processing:

b)      National Bibliographic Control;

c)      Research and Development:

d)     Public Services;

e)      Virtual Library Services

Competencies

• Deep understanding of role of National Library as the main depository of legal deposit Materials.
• Appreciation of role of National Library as linchpin in the development of Library and Information Services in the country
• Compelling vision of the role of National Library in National Development,
• Possession of excellent managerial, interpersonal, communication, organizational and planning skills.
• Knowledge of Library automation software and general usage of 1CT in Library operations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively assemble, organise, motivate and lead a professional staff of not less than 50, in the department of primary responsibility.
• Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different Linguistic and backgrounds.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Applicants are required to possess a University degree, with honours in Library Science OR in any discipline plus appropriate professional qualifications e.g. FLA. MLS, (Library Science) or PH.D (Library Science) obtained from a recognized institution of higher learning. Registration with the Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria is a mandatory’ requirement.

Experience

• A minimum of eighteen (18) years post-professional qualification experience is required, five (5) of which must be in a Management position,
• Candidates from South East, South-South, and South West, geopolitical zones are especially encouraged to apply for this Job.

Publication

• Commitment to continual professional development through scholarly research, including publications in reputable journals, presentation and participation at workshops/seminars and robust activity in the work of Nigeria Library
• Association either at National, Sectional or State Chapter Level

Candidates who have less than three years experience as Deputy Directors at Federal level or as Directors at stale level NEED NOT APPLY,

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 6^th April, 2010

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