Librarian at Federal University of Technology - Minna

The Federal University of Technology, Minna is a Federal Government owned University in Nigeria. It was established on 1st February, 1983. The objective for its establishment is to give effect to the Nation’s drive for the much-needed self-reliance in Science, Engineering and especially Technology. It is a specialized University of Technology.

The Federal University of Technology Minna is recruiting for suitable and qualified candidates for the vacant position of:

Job Title: Librarian

Location: Minna

The Position
The University Librarian is a Principal Officer and shall be responsible to the Vice -Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the University Library and coordination of Library services in the University, its campuses, Schools, Centres, Departments, and other teaching and research units.

The person
Applicants for the post of University Librarian must have in the past exhibited considerable degree of competence, responsiveness, demonstrable integrity and transparency on matters of Library administration and management. Also candidates must possess the following qualities: vision, proven academic distinction and managerial ability in private and public life. In addition, candidate should have the ability to develop linkages with external communities to support the emerging needs of the University, command respect and inspire cooperation and loyalty of staff and students of the University.

Qualification Required

• Prospective candidates must hold a minimum of Second Class Upper Degree and Masters Degree from a recognized University one of which must be in Library Science.
• Possession of Ph.D is an added advantage.
• He or she must be a member of Librarian’s Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) and must also satisfy the requirements for appointment of Academic Staffing the University.
• Prospective candidates must show evidence of knowledge of ICT at the highest level of efficiency to promote and sustain a vibrant library including an e-library of world class standard With up to date volumes.
• He/she must also satisfy the requirements for the appointment of academic staff in he university, The candidate should not be more than 60 years of age by August 1,2014.

Experience
The applicant must not be lower than the rank of a Deputy University Librarian or its equivalent and must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years post-qualification experience, at least five (5) of which must have been in a University setting or similar institution.

Condition of service
The successful candidate shall hold office for a non-renewable single term of five years. Salaries and other conditions of service shall be as provided for University Librarian of Federal Universities by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Governing Council of the Federal University of Technology, Minna.


Application Closing Date
3rd June, 2014

Method of Application
Interested applicants are requested to forward to the Registrar thirty-five (35) copies of their application and CV which should include the following:

1. Full Name
2. Post Desired
3. Date of Birth
4. Place of Birth and State of Origin
5. Nationality
6. Permanent Home Address (not P.O. Box or PM.B.)
7. Current Postal Address
8. E-mail address and GSM Number(s)
9. Marital Status
10. Number of Children withNames and Ages
11. Institutions Attended (with dates)
12. Academic and Professional Qualifications (with dates)
13. List of publication with details of titles, jounal
14. Honours, Distinction and Membership of Professional Societies
15. Working Experience: General and Specific(with dates)
16. Details of Administrative Experience and Service to ComMunity (witi status and dates)
17. Present Employment, Status, Salary and Dates.
18. Extra CurricularActivities
19. Names and Addresses of three (3) referees one of who should be from the current employer and the other two must be professionals or authorities in relevant fields who must be requested by the applicant to forward directly to the the Registrar confidential report on the applicant indicating the post desired.

Candidates are to write in not more than five hundred (500) words their vision for the development and management of Bursary Department of the university for the next five years.

Mode of Submission
Applications and curriculum vitae should be forwarded in sealed envelop marked “Application for the post of University Librarian” to:

The Registrar Federal University of Technology, Minna,
P.M.B 65 Niger State,
Nigeria.

Note: For further details please contact the University website: www.futminna.edu.ng

Only shortlistedcandidateswill be acknowledged.