University Librarian at the Federal University, Gashua

The Federal University, Gashua, Yobe State was established by the Federal Government in February, 2013, along with two others. Academic activities in the University commenced in 2014/2015 academic session.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Yobe

Job Descriptions

• 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 University Community.

The Responsibilities

• Professionally qualified and currently a practicing librarian
• Evidence of proven records of sound administrative leadership;
• Computer literate and proficient in computer applications in library services
• Competence in job planning, organisation and strategic thinking as well as ability to provide good leadership
• provide good leadership
• Coordinate library services in the University and, as the institution expands, its Colleges, Faculties, Departments, Centres and Units
• As a pioneers Librarian, play a critical role in the attainment of the objectives of the University and the implementation of its Vision and Mission.

Qualification

• Prospective candidates must hold a good First-Class or Second-Class Degree in Library and Information Science from a recognized University, plus a Master's Degree in the same area. Possession of a Ph.D will be an added advantage.
• Must show evidence of considerable scholarship through research, exhibitions and publications in reputable journals
• Be a registered member of the Librarians Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) or/and Nigeria Library Association (NLA)

Experience

• The applicant must currently not be lower than the rank of Deputy Librarian in a University or a Librarian in any other Nigerian tertiary institution.
• He/She must have a minimum of Fifteen (15) years cognate experience, preferably in a University or other institutions of higher learning.

Other Important information

Tenure:

• The tenure of the Bursar and the University Librarian as Principal Officers of the University is for a single term of 5 (Five) years each.

Conditions of Service:

• The successful candidates shall hold office on terms and conditions obtainable in Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined by the Federal Government, appropriate University Laws and the Governing Council.
• They will enjoy all fringe benefits and allowances normally attached to their respective positions in Nigerian Universities.

Reference Letter:

• Referees are to send their reports on candidates under confidential cover directly to the Registrar and Secretary to Council, commenting clearly on the candidate's character, academic and managerial abilities.

Remuneration
As obtains in Nigerian Universities

Application Closing Date
8th January, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit three sets of photocopies of their Credentials and Twenty (20) typewritten copies of their applications and Curriculum Vitae, giving the following information in the order listed below:

I.) Full name in capital letters
II.) Post Desired
III.) Date of Birth
IV.) Place of Birth and State of Origin
V.) Nationality
VI.) Permanent Home Address
VII.) Current Postal Address
VIII.) Marital Status
IX.) Number of Children with Names and Age
X.) Institutions Attended with dates
XI.) Academic Qualifications with dates (attached photocopies of certificate)
XII.) Professional Qualifications with dates (attached photocopies of certificate)
XIII.) General and Specific Working Experience, giving duration, posts held and salary.
XIV.) Details of research work publications (attache evidence)
XV.) Details of Administrative Experience and Service to the Community with details of status and dates
XVI.) Present Employment, Status, Salary and Employer
XVII.) Extra-Curricular activities
XVIII.) Any other relevant information not covered in (i) - (xvi) above.
XIX.) As a pioneer Bursar, attach your typewritten vision for the new University on a single page
XX.) Names and Address of three (3) referees (one of whom must be a Professional or an Authority in Accounting practice and another and current or immediate past employer

All Application should be send to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Governing Council,
Federal University, Gashua
P.M.B 1005,
Gashua,
Yobe State.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.