University Librarian at Delta State University

The Governing Council of Delta State University hereby announces that the position of the University Librarian will be vacant by December 1, 2015. In accordance with the Edict establishing the Delta State University, Council wishes to commence the process for appointment of a substantive University Librarian.

Consequently, applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified persons with requisite cognate experience to apply for consideration for the position of:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Delta State

Duties

• The University Librarian is the Head and Officer in charge of the University Library, and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and Co-ordination of all Library Services in the University and its Campuses, Colleges, Faculties, Departments, Institutes and other teaching or research units.

Qualification and Experience

• Candidate for the Post of the University Librarian must possess Doctoral degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Librarianship or a Doctoral degree in Library Science from a recognized University and membership of relevant professional bodies plus at least Twenty One (21) years post-qualification experience with adequate publications in reputable National and international journals.
• He/She must possess adequate leadership experience as well as high degree of competence, integrity and dependability.
• He/She must be Computer Literate.
• Candidates below the rank of Deputy Librarian need not apply.

Conditions of Service

• The appointment shall be for a single tenure of Five (5) years on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment. Other allowances and fringe benefits are as applicable in the Nigerian University system.

Remuneration
Salary Scale (New Consolidated Salary Structure) CONUASS 7 Step

Application Closing Date
12th October, 2015

Method of Application
Interested candidates are required to forward 20 copies of typewritten applications and Curriculum Vitae accompanied with photocopies of their certificates and relevant credentials to:
The Vice-Chancellor
Delta State University
P.M.B. 1,
Abraka,
Delta State
Nigeria.

Candidates are required to give the following information:

• Full Names (Surname first)
• Date and Place of Birth
• Nationality
• State of Origin
• Local Government of Origin
• Permanent Home Address
• Current Contact Address
• Marital Status
• Number of Children (with dates of birth)
• Educational institutions attended with dates
• Qualifications Obtained (with dates)
• Details of Previous and Present Appointments
• Publications (if any/where applicable)
• Extra-Curricula Activities and Names and Addresses of three Referees.

Candidates should also request their referees to send reports on them, under confidential cover, direct to the Vice-Chancellor from whom- further details may be obtained.

Note:

• Late applications will not be entertained.
• Only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.