University Librarians at Bauchi State University

Bauchi State University, Gadau, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Bauchi

Job Description

• The University Librarian, a principal officer of the University, shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the good management of the University library and other library services in the University.

Qualification and Experience
The criteria to be satisfied by candidates for this post are as follows:

• Must possess a good honours degree with a minimum of Second Class, Masters and PhD in Library Science, Library and Information Science or related field from a recognized University.
• Must demonstrate academic excellence in quality publications, teaching and research, and credible community service.
• He/she must be computer literate and show evidence of considerable scholarship and understanding of the application of new technologies to Library operations. Post-qualification experience in reputable University Library Comparable Institutions or research Institutions.
• He/she must be a person with leadership qualities, high integrity and unquestionable character and an outstanding manager of men and resources.

Salaries and Conditions of Service
Salaries and Conditions of Service for University Librarian appointment is made for fixed period of five (5) years only. The Salary is as approved for University Librarian in Nigerian Federal Universities as may be determined from time to time by Governing Council.

Application Closing Date
24th May, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested candidates should forward their applications and twenty (20) copies of their current Curriculum Vitae signed by themselves giving the following information:

• Full Names, Current Postal Address, Permanent Home Address
• Place and Date of Birth
• Nationality
• State of Origin and Local Government
• E-mail Address and Phone Numbers
• Marital Status
• Number and ages of Children
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and Professional Qualifications including distinctions and dates
• Statement of Experience including full details of former and present posts and employers
• List of publications stating journals/books in which they were published (if any)
• Other activities outsides current employment
• Names and addresses’ of three (3) referees, one (1) of whom must be from the candidate’s present employer
• Proposed date of availability for duty if appointed

Referees' Reports
Applicants should request their referees to forward their reports directly under Confidential Cover to reach the Pro-Chancellor at the above address on or before the closing date.

Submission of Application
The envelope should be sealed, marked "Application for the Post of University Librarian" and addressed to:
The Pro-Chancellor,
Bauchi State University, Gadau, via FACEPAM,
No. 9, Stella Obasanjo Street,
By Sambo Lai Road,
Along Sindaba Hotel & Suites, New GRA,
Bauchi State.