University Librarian at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of University Librarian which will become vacant soon, in Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi.

Job Title: University Librarian

Location Bauchi

The Office and Responsibilities
The University Librarian will be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and the Coordination of the Library services in the University and its campuses. colleges, faculties, schools, departments, institutes. and other teaching and research units.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates should possess a Ph.D. degree in Library Science/Library & Information Science with at least 15 years cognate experience in University librarianship. An applicant should not be below the rank of Deputy Librarian.
• Candidates should show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals and ability to initiate, undertake and supervise research, as well as considerable professional and administrative experience to run the library of a University of Technology.

Conditions of Service
The appointment is for a single term of five years, Salaries and other conditions of service shall be as provided for University Librarians of Federal Universities by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Governing Council of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Univelsity, Bauchi.

Application Closing Date
10th April, 2013

Method of Application
Interested applications should be submitted to the Registrar, 30 copies of their application and curriculum vitae which should include the following:

• Full Name
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• State of Origin
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Number of Children with names and ages
• Permanent Home Address (Not P.O. Box or P.M.B)
• Current Postal Address
• E-mail Address and G.S.M. Number
• Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and Professional Qualifications with dates
• List of publications with detailed titles, publisher, and dates
• Honours, Distinctions, and Membership of Professional Societies
• Working Experience with dates
• Present employment, salary, status, and dates
• Extra Curricular Activities
• Names and Addresses of three (3) referees (two of whom must be Professionals in University librarianship).

Mode of Submission
Application and Curriculum Vitae should be forwarded in sealed envelope, marked “Application for the post of University Librarian”. It should reach the Registrar, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, P.M.B 0248, Bauchi, Bauchi State.