University Librarian at Ekiti State University

Ekiti State University (EKSU) formerly University of Ado-Ekiti was established in 1982 for the advancement of learning and establishment of academic excellence. The University has a large students’ population both at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, most of who live outside the University campus, a situation which creates a lot of security challenges.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant position of:

Job Title: University Librarian

Job Responsibilities
The University Librarian, who is a Principal Officer in the University is the Chief Library Officer of the University and is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University’s Central Library which:

• House a rich repository of publications ordinance (P.O.) Materials:
• Has a digitalization chamber’ -where rare collections, manuscripts are processed for preservation and optimum accessibility:
• Has online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) that is web-based and can be remotely accessed anywhere anytime as long as there is internet connectivity:
• Coordinates the activities of mini-libraries based in faculties and departments:
• Plays a critical role in the implementation of the vision and mission of the Ekiti State University, a foremost citadel of learning in Nigeria.
• He is also responsible for the coordination of Library services in the University generally as well as its College of Medicine, faculties/institutes and the Postgraduates School.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidate for the post of University Librarian must possess good honours degree plus professional qualification in Librarianship. Ph.D. and membership of relevant bodies will be an added advantage.
• Candidate must also show evidence of considerable scholarship and through understanding of the application of new technologies to library operations and services.
• Computer literacy and application of ICT in library services is an essential requirement.
• In addition, candidate must show sufficient evidence of contribution to knowledge through research and scholarly publications in reputable peer reviewed and referred journals within and outside Nigeria; competence in job planning, organisation and highly visionary and strategic thinking: strong team building ability: and good leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Candidate must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years experience. At least ten (10) of the fifteen years must have been at top leadership position in a recognised University and must have served as Deputy Librarian for at least five (5) years.

Conditions of Service
The appointment shall be for a period of five years. The candidate may, however, be reappointed for a further period of five years and no more. Fringe benefits include a Pension Scheme as may, from time to time, be approved by the University Council, official vehicle and driver, and other benefits as applicable to similar positions.

Salary
CONUASS 7 (N2,485,099.00 per annum.

Application Closing Date
26th March, 2013

Method of Application
Interested applications should be submitted to the Registrar with copies of credentials to include 30 copies of candidates Curriculum Vitae reflecting the following:

• Post Being Sought
• Name in full
• Place and Date of Birth
• Home Address
• Present Postal Address
• Telephone numbers preferably mobile phones
• E mail Address
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• State of Origin
• Local Government of Origin
• Number and Ages of Children
• Secondary and Post Secondary Education including Dates and Institution
• Academic and Professional Qualification including dates and Institutions
• Statement of Experience including full details of former and present post
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names and Address of three referees
• Proposed date of availability for duty if appointed

A.) In addition to stating the names and addresses of three Referees applicants should request their Referees to forward reference on their behalf directly to:

The Registrar,
Ekiti State University
PM.B. 5363,
Ado Ekiti

The Position being sought should be indicated on the top left hand corner of the envelope.

B.) Electronic Submission: Applications and CV (Single-line spacing 12 point Time New Roman) should be sent in Microsoft, Word Formats through e-mail attachment to: [email protected].

The post applied for should be indicated on the subject line of the e-mail.