University Librarian at Sule Lamido University

Sule Lamido University (formerly Jigawa State University), Kafin Hausa was established by the Jigawa State Government in May 2013. It is the 39th State-Owned University licenced by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

This is to inform the general public that the Governing Council of the University has declared the Office of the University Librarian vacant. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Jigawa

Responsibilities

• Statutorily, the University Librarian is a Principal Officer responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the University Library Services.
• The officer is also responsible for the implementation of the policy of the University with respect to the development of the Library Services centrally and at the levels of Faculties, Departments and Academic Units.

Qualifications
Candidates shall possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• Ability to provide good Leadership to subordinates and be of sound moral character;
• A relevant Ph.D. degree;
• A good knowledge of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), including Library Automation;
• A good record of scholarly publications in reputable Journals and other media;
• Shall be on the rank of a Deputy University Librarian or equivalent in the Tertiary Education System;
• Shall have a minimum of 15 years cognate experience and the capacity to initiate research; and
• Shall not be above the age of 60 at the point of assumption of duty.

Conditions of Service

• The salary and other conditions of services shall be in accordance with what is obtainable in the Nigerian University System.

Application Closing Date
15th April, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) copies of their application and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with contact telephone number(s), e-mail address(es) and copies of supporting documents. Candidates should also request three (3) referees to send confidential reports on them directly to:
The Registrar,
Sule Lamido University,
P.M.B 048,
Kafin Hausa,
Jigawa State.

All applications and the supporting documents, should be enveloped and clearly marked “Application for the post of University Librarian” to reach:
The Registrar,
Sule Lamido University,
P.M.B 048,
Jahun Road, Kafin Hausa,
Jigawa State.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates would be invited for Interview.