College Librarian at Federal College of Education (Technical) Gombe

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Job Description

The Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe (FCET Gombe) is a federal government-owned tertiary institution located in Gombe, Gombe State, Nigeria. 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant academic position below:

 Job Title: College Librarian

Salary and Terms of Appointment

  • The salary and conditions of service for the College Librarian shall be as obtainable in the Federal College of Education system in Nigeria.
  • The appointment shall be for a single tenure of five (5) years.

Job Industry

Administrative and Support Services

Job Salary Currency

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

  • The College Librarian is a Principal Officer who shall be responsible to the Provost for the administration of the College Library and coordination of library services in the teaching units of the Institution.

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities
  • Candidates for the Post shall be professionally trained librarians and be of impeccable character, honest and with high moral behaviour.

In addition, the Candidates should also have:

  • A good Bachelor's Degree with Master in Library Science (MLS) from a recognized institution of higher learning with atleast 15 years cognate experience and registration with Professional Library body. Or a Ph.D. in Library and Information Sciences with atleast 12 years cognate work experience with evidence of registration with Professional Library body.
  • Proficiency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
  • Present evidence of sound human relations. Profession competence Industrial integrity, efficient management of human and material resources.
  • Must be Chief Librarian or Deputy Librarian for a period of not less than five years in a College of Education system.
  • Must not be above the age of Fifty-nine (59) at the time of taking up the appointment.
  • Candidate must show evidence of substantial contribution to knowledge through research and scholarly publications in reputable Journals equivalent to that of a Chief Lecturer.


Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) copies of their Applications and Curriculum Vitae (CV), attaching their credentials, which must include the following:

  • Name in full (Surname first in Capital letters).
  • Post desired.
  • Date and place of birth.
  • Permanent home address.
  • Contact address, postal address, GSM number(s) and email address.
  • Nationality.
  • State of Origin.
  • Local Government Area.
  • Marital status.
  • Number and ages of children.
  • Educational Institutions attended with dates.
  • Academic qualification obtained, including membership of professional bodies.
  • Work experience, including full details of former and present positions.
  • Present employer, post and salary.
  • List of publications (if any).
  • Other relevant activities outside current employment.
  • Other details that will be an added advantage.
  • Extracurricular activities.
  • Names and addresses of three (3) referees.

All applications should be addressed and submitted in a sealed envelope marked "POST OF COLLEGE LIBRARIAN" at the left-hand corner to:

The Ag. Registrar,

Federal College of Education (Technical),

P.M.B 60, Gombe,

Gombe State.

Note

  • Applicants are required to inform their Referees to submit three (3) copies of Confidential Report on them to the same address as above before the closing date.
  • Only shortlisted candidates shall be invited for interview.

Close Date

19/09/2026