University Librarian at the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti

The Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State is one of the new universities established by the Federal Government in 2011, to ameliorate the problem of access to tertiary education in Nigeria, especially in states lacking federal university presence. The rationale for establishing the Federal University Oye-Ekiti includes, among others, responsive approach to global academic expectations and excellence, access to quality education, and to inculcate an attitude for lifelong learning.

In line with Federal Government approval, the university runs two campuses the main seat of the University at Oye-Ekiti and a second campus situated at Ikole-Ekiti. The four take-off faculties of the University are: The Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences, and of Science located at Oye-Ekiti together with the seat of administration, while the Faculties of Engineering Technology and of Agriculture are situated at Ikole-Ekiti. The students population of the University in its fourth session is about 2,300.

The Federal University Oye-Ekiti is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Ekiti

The Position

• The University Librarian shall be responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the overall administration of the University Library, its branches and extension and for providing library services for the entire University community.

The Person

• The University Librarian is a principal officer and is head of the University Library. Candidate for the post shall be visionary and have the ability to provide good leadership, must possess personal integrity and demonstrate transparency in private and public life, must be able to command respect and loyalty of staff of the University.

Qualifications
Candidate for this post shall:

• Be professionally qualified and be a practicing Librarian;
• Possess a good honours degree and a PhD in Library and Information Science from a recognized University, with at least fifteen (15) years relevant experience, preferably in a University or other institutions of higher learning.
• Have contributed to knowledge through research and publications in reputable journals, as well as possess proven records of sound administrative leadership.
• Be registered member of the Library Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN).
• Be computer literate and proficient in relevant computer applications.

Remuneration
The salary and conditions of service for the University Librarian shall be as obtainable in the Federal Universities in Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
13th March, 2015

Method of Application
Candidates are required to submit fifteen (15) copies of their applications and curriculum vitae and photocopies of their credentials. The curriculum vitae should highlight the following:

• Full Name (Surname first in capital letters)
• Place and Date of Birth
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• E-mail and Telephone numbers
• Postal Address
• Permanent Home Address
• Nationality
• State of Origin and LGA
• Schools attended and qualifications obtained with dates
• Positions held with dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies
• Names and Addresses of 3 referees

Application should be submitted under confidential cover in sealed envelopes marked: "Post of Librarian" to:

The Vice -Chancellor,
Federal University Oye-Ekiti,
P.M.B.373,
Oye-Ekiti,
Ekiti State.

Note:

• Applicants are expected to request their referees to forward their reports under "confidential cover" directly to the "Vice Chancellor".