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 following vacant positions:

DIRECTOR (PROFESSIONAL LIBRARY SERVICES)

DIRECTOR (PROFESSIONAL LIBRARY SERVICES)- CONTISS 15 (N2,232,99.00 X 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 or Library and Information services In me 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 lCT 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 cultural backgrounds.

Academic and Professional Qualifications;
Applicants are required to possess a University degree, with honors in Library Science OR in any discipline plus appropriate professional qualifications e.g. FLA, ML5, (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.

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 state level NEED NOT APPLY.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The posts are 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 as obtained in 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

CLOSING DATE
All applications should reach the office of the Director/Chief Executive Officer not later than 6th April 2010

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