University Librarian at the Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU)

Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill various positions in her institution. The position will be filled in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act No. 11 of 1993 the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment Act 2012 and the Akwa Ibom State University Law.

Interested candidates who meet requisite qualifications and experience as specified below are invited to apply:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Akwa Ibom

Job Description

• The University Librarian is a Principal Officer of the University.
• He/she is also the administrative and academic Head of the University Library.
• He/she is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for day-to-day running of the University Library, and its orderly growth and development.

The Candidates

• The ideal candidate must be able to gear the University Library towards its vision of meeting the demands of students, staff and community by ensuring:
• An effective and efficient library system;
• A highly commendable e-library service complemented with traditional library services;
• Adequate programmes that promote information and critical literacy;
• An effective coordination of University Library Units in faculties, department and centres.
• Be a person with high degree of integrity and moral discipline as well as be endowed with creativity and innovation potentials.

Qualifications
Candidates for this post must:

• Possess the basic qualification of First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC), WASC/NECO!GCE with five (5) Credit Passes including English Language and Mathematics;
• Be professionally qualified and practicing librarian;
• Possess a good honours degree in Library Science from a recognized university, plus a higher degree (preferably a Ph. D) with at least 18 (eighteen) 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;
• Not be below the rank of a Deputy Librarian with at least 6 (six) years experience;
• Be highly resourceful in the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Computer-based cataloguing and e-library literacy.

Tenure
The tenure of the candidates as Principal Officers of the University, is a single 5 (five) year term.

Salary and Conditions of Service
The successful applicant for the post will be placed on CONUASS 7 with relevant fringe benefit.

Application Closing Date
6th May, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit 25 (twenty-five) copies each of their applications and curriculum vitae, indicating

• Full name;
• Post sought;
• Date and place of birth;
• Nationality;
• Permanent home and current contact addresses;
• Phone no., marital status;
• Number and ages of children;
• Academic/professional qualifications (attach photocopies of all certificates);
• Previous working experience (giving rank and salary), details of research work and publications;
• Extracurricular activities;
• Names and addresses of 3 (three) Referees, one of whom must be in a position to supply academic, and/or professional reference.

All applications should be addressed to:
The Vice-Chancellor,
Akwa Ibom State University,
Ikot Akpaden, Mkpatenin LGA.,
P.M.B. 1167,
Uyo,
Akwa Ibom State.

Note: Applicants are advised to write boldly at the left hand corner of the envelopes containing their applications, the position to which they are responding. Referees should also be advised to send their reports in confidential cover, directly to the Vice-Chancellor.