The National Library of Nigeria is the apex Library in the country. It was established by Act No. 29 of 1979 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 fi11 the following vacant positions:
CATALOGUERS
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Works under the supervision of Head of Division
• Operates in the Bibliographic Services Division of the Department
• Performs 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 0nline Cataloguing.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
• 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.
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
Application letter should be received not later than 6th of April, 2010.
