University Librarian at the Federal University, Wukari

Federal University, Wukari is one of the Nine Universities established by the Federal Government in 2011 as part of its commitment to providing greater access to quality higher education as well as equitable distribution of higher education Institutions. It is a dynamic institution located in a serene environment and gradually developing to be a sought-after global institution. All its academic programmes are fully accredited.

The Governing Council of the University is pleased to announce that the positions of University Librarian will soon fall vacant in Federal University Wukari and therefore invites suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Wukari, Taraba

The Position

• The University Librarian is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the University Library
• He is responsible for the coordination of the Library and Information Services in the University, its, Colleges, Faculties, Schools, Departments, Institutes and other teaching or research units
• The University Librarian is expected to demonstrate awareness of the central nature of Library & Information Services in the teaching, learning and research process and have the ability to instill in members of the University community, the principles of Information and Digital Literacy and commitment to life-long learning
• The candidate must therefore be in position to provide leadership in the application of Information and Communications Technology in the delivery of quality higher education, research and community service
• The candidate must also be able to improve on current developments in the University through national and international linkages
• The candidate must be in good health and not older than sixty years of age on assumption of duty.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates for the position of the University Librarian must possess a good Honours Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower as well as Master's and Doctorate Degrees in Library and Information Science from a recognized University
• The candidate must be a Professor of Library and Information Science of at least ten years standing
• The candidate must also have at least fifteen (15) years experience ins Federal University Library. Ten (10) of these must have been at Library Management position
• The candidate must have held positions not below that of Deputy University Librarian
• The candidate must possess experience of automation of Library Services
• In addition to the academic and professional qualifications, the candidate must possess evidence of membership and registration with the Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN)
• A strong proof of continuing research with appreciable evidence of scholarly publications both In quality and quantum in reputable international and national journals is required
• The candidate must possess good managerial skills and competendes including a clear understanding of the nature and dynamics of the intricacies in deploying information technologies as tools for the management of information collections in line with global best practices in contemporary University Libraries
• Candidate is expected to exhibit strong team leadership and mentorship skills and able to inspire and motivate colleagues to support the vision for the development of the University Library
• The candidate must be focused, innovative, commendable in both character and quality of service
• The candidate must also exhibit a considerable degree of competence, responsiveness, demonstrable integrity and transparency on matters of financial resource management with an outstanding experience at management level.

Vision Statement

• Candidates should provide a succinct vision statement of not more than 500 words relating to the University in the next five years with particular reference to the management of Library & Information Services.

Tenure

• The successful candidate shall be for a single term of five (5) years from the effective date of appointment.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post in other Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Universities Governing Council as appropriate.

Application Closing Date
16th December, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Application with thirty (30) copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae (which should highlight the following in the order indicated below) along with the vision statement for the position:

• Full Name (surname first in capital letters and underlined)
• Place and Date of Birth
• Age
• Nationality
• Gender
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Postal address
• Permanent Home Address
• Nationality
• State of origin and LGA
• E-mail and contact Telephone Number(s)
• Schools attended with dates
• Qualifications obtained with dates i.e Degree(s) (including Dates/Class and institutions) and/or any other qualifications and distinctions (Photocopies of certificates to be attached)
• Previous Employments(s) Position(s) Date(s)
• Membership of Professional bodies
• Statement of general and specific working experience with dates
• Present employment, status, salary (Detail with work schedule)
• Conferences attended with dates
• Workshops attended with dates
• Courses/Leadership trainings attended with dates
• List of publications If any
• Other activities outside current employment
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Countries visited
• Proposed date of availability for duties, if appointed
• Names and addresses of three referees.

Applications are to be submitted under confidential cover with the envelope marked "Post of University Librarian" and addressed to:
The Vice-Chancellor,
Federal University, Wukari,
200, Katsina Ala Road,
Wukari, Taraba State,
Nigeria.

Referees

• Each candidate should include the names and addresses of three referees
• Applicants should request each of the referees to forward directly, to the Vice-Chancellor, a confidential report written on a letter- headed paper on the applicants character, academic and managerial abilities in a properly sealed envelope and marked, "Post of University Librarian: Referee's report", with the name of the candidate at the top left hand corner of the envelop.

Note

• The Governing Council reserves the right to extend the closing date if deemed necessary, and/or re-advertise the position should this particular process not yield the desired result
• Late application will not be entertained
• Candidate should attach relevant photocopies of documents to support their Curriculum Vitae
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the Interview and decision of the Governing Council on the process is final
• This advertisement does not Impose any legal obligation on the University to invite, accept or deal in whatsoever manner with any applicant.