University Librarian at the Federal University Birnin Kebbi

The Federal University Birnin Kebbi, was established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in February, 2013. As the name denotes, it is located in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria.

The University hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the under-listed post in substantive capacity:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Kebbi

The Position

• The University Librarian s one of the Principal Officers of the University.
• He or She is the head of the University Library.
• The University Librarian is responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the overall administration of the University Library.

Qualifications
Candidate for the post shall:

• Possess a good honours degree not below second class Lower Division in Library Science/ Library Information Science and a Ph.D degree in Library Science, Library Information Science, computer Science Education or Social Sciences from recognized University/Universities.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years experience in Library in an institution of higher learning at least five (5) of which must be in a University Library.
• Hold the rank of a Deputy University Librarian in the University.
• Be a registered member of the Library Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN);
• Have published papers in professionally refered journals;
• Be computer literate and proficient in relevant computer applications

Note: People who are over sixty (60) years of age as at the date of this publication are not eligible to apply Also, retired public servants who had put in pensionable years of service before their retirement/withdrawal of service, are not eligible to apply.

Salary and Conditions of Service
The Salary and conditions of service for the post shall be as obtainable for the post of University Librarian in Nigerian Federal Universities and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Council of the University.

Application Closing Date
2nd September, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates submit twenty (20) copies of their applications and curriculum vitae including photocopies of all their credentials addressed to:
The Registrar,
Federal University Birnin Kebbi,
P.M.B 1157,
Along Birnin Kebbi - Kalgo Road Birnin Kebbi,
Kebbi State,
Nigeria.