Federal College of Education (Technical) Bichi is a tertiary institution established by decree No. 4 of 14th March 1986; and reviewed by decree no.6 of January, 1993 by the Federal Government of Nigeria with the sole aim of producing specialist teachers in technical, vocational, business and science subjects for the 9-3-4 system of education. The college is situated in Bichi town of Kano State. Its specific location is about 2.7 kilometers off Kano-Katsina Road along the old bichi-bagwai Road.
We
are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: College Librarian
Location: Bichi, Kano
Job Description
- The College Librarian is a Principal Officer of the College
responsible to the Provost for the administration of the College Library
and the co-ordination of library services in the academic units of the
College.
Tenure of Office
- The appointment of the College Librarian is for a single term of
five (5) years only, in line with the provisions of the Federal Colleges
of Education Act and the Revised Conditions of Service for Colleges of
Education (2015).
Qualification and
Experience
Candidates
applying for the post of College Librarian must possess the following
qualifications and requirements:
Academic
& Professional Qualifications:
- A Master's Degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) or Information
Science from a recognized institution with at least fifteen (15) years
post-qualification cognate work experience. OR
- A Doctorate Degree (PhD) in Library Science or Information Science
from a recognized institution with at least twelve (12) years
post-qualification cognate work experience.
Positional
Rank:
- Must have served as Chief Librarian or Deputy College Librarian for
a period of not less than five (5) years in a recognized tertiary
institution.
Professional
Registration:
- Must be registered with the Librarians' Registration Council of
Nigeria (LRCN) or an equivalent recognized professional library body.
Scholarly
Publications:
- Must show evidence of substantial contribution to knowledge through
research and scholarly publications in reputable journals equivalent to
that of a Chief Lecturer.
ICT
Competence:
- Must possess proven proficiency in Information and Communication
Technology (ICT), library automation packages, and digital library
management systems.
Managerial
& Personal Qualities:
- Must demonstrate evidence of sound human relations, professional
competence, industrial integrity, and efficient management of human and
material resources.
Age
Bar:
- Must not be above the age of fifty-nine (59) years at the time of
taking up the appointment.
Salary and Condition of
Service
- The salary and conditions of service are as applicable to the post
of College Librarian in Federal Colleges of Education in Nigeria
(CONTEDISS 15/CONPCASS 09) and as may be determined by the Federal
Government / National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) from
time to time.
Application Closing Date
26th
November, 2026.
Method of Application
Interested
and qualified candidates should submit fifteen (15) copies of their detailed
Curriculum Vitae and Credentials. The Curriculum Vitae should be formatted to
include the following details:
- Full Name (Surname first in block letters)
- Date and Place of Birth
- Nationality/State of Origin/Local Government Area
- Marital Status and Number of Children (with ages)
- Current Postal Address, E-mail Address, and Telephone Number(s)
- Permanent Home Address
- Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
- Academic and Professional Qualifications Obtained with Dates
- Work Experience/Employment History with Dates and Details of
Salaries
- Scholarly Publications (List of articles, journals, and publications
with dates)
- Professional Affiliations/Memberships
- Extra-Curricular Activities
- Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees (one of whom must be the
candidate's current employer or supervisor).
Applications
and all supporting credentials should be submitted in a sealed envelope marked
"Application for the Post of College Librarian" at the top left-hand
corner and addressed to:
The Registrar & Secretary to Council,
Federal College of Education (Technical), Bichi,
P.M.B. 3473,
Kano State, Nigeria.
Note
- Applicants should also request their Referees to send confidential
reports on them directly to the Registrar within the specified application
window.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
