Jobs for Cataloguers at National Library of Nigeria

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:

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 Classil1cation is essential.
• Good Internet skills for operation of Online 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.

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