Librarian I (Institutional Repository) at Kwara State University

Kwara State University is a research intensive university offering undergraduate and postgraduate academic programmes. It is situated in a serene rural area of Malete, a university community with high infrastructural facilities to enhance teaching, learning and community outreach.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Librarian I (Institutional Repository) - CONUASS 03

Location: Kwara
Department: University Library

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a first degree in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of Second Class (Honours) Upper
• Candidates must possess a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) and registerable for PhD Degree, with a minimum of three (3) years cognate working experience in an academic library plus at least five (5) significant scholarly publications in reputable national and International outlets or Ph.D In Library and Information Science.
• Computer literacy is not required.

Application Closing Date
30th December, 2015.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward 15 copies each of their applications, photocopies of their credentials and current Curriculum Vitae which should contain the following:

• Full names (Surname Last in Block Letters)
• Post Applied for
• Marital Status
• Number of Children and their ages
• Place of Birth
• Nationality and State of Origin (if Nigerian)
• Local Government Area
• Contact address
• Permanent Home address
• GSM Number and e-mail address
• Institution(s) Attended with Dates
• Academic and Professional Qualifications with Dates
• Work Experience with Dates
• Number of Publications
• Present Employment Status, Salary and Employer
• Extra Curricula Activities
• Names and Addresses of three (3) referees (two of whom must be professionals or authorities in relevant fields) who must be requested by the applicants to forward Confidential Reports on them directly to the Registrar, indicating the post applied for.

All applications should be addressed to:
The Registrar,
Kwara State University, Malete,
P.M.B 1530,
Ilorin,
Kwara State.

Note: The position applied for should be indicated in the left side corner of the sealed envelope containing the application. Candidates should also indicate their areas of specialization at the top hand corner of their CV.