University Librarian at Umaru Musa Yar'adua University

Umaru Musa Yar'adua University, Katsina was established by the Katsina State Law No 7 of 2006 as amended by Law No. 2 of 2009. Umaru Musa Yar’adua University aspires to be one of the best Universities in Nigeria with an established reputation for high-quality teaching and research and innovative learning delivery techniques and to be in full harmony with its host community as the formulator of its hopes and aspirations and the promoter of its core cultural and spiritual values.

The Management of Umaru Musa Yar'adua University, Katsina on behalf of the Governing Council, is hereby soliciting for applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Katsina

Job Description

• The University Librarian is a Principal Officer of the University responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and the coordination of all library services in the University.
• For the vacant post, the University seeks candidates with vision, proven academic distinction, managerial ability, integrity and requisite professional skills and competences.
• The candidate must be innovative and should understand the nature and dynamics of the best practices in the provision of academic library services.

Other duties include:

• Operations of the University’s Library and its constituent units;
• Framing and operating all Library Policy,
• Maintaining contact and liaison with departments;
• Preparation of Library budgets;
• Engaging in matters of common interest for the benefit of readers and users of the Library materials.
• Establishing policy of library exchange
• Carrying out other duties as may be assigned by the Vice Chancellor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidate must possess a good honours degree with Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science or related field from a recognized University;
• A Doctorate Degree in Library and Information Science or related field will be an added advantage;
• Candidate must be certified by the Librarians Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) or Nigerian Library Association (NLA).
• Candidate is expected to be Computer literate and proficient in relevant computer applications as applicable to running a modern University Library;
• Candidate must also have at least fifteen (15) years cognate experience in an academic library.
• A strong evidence of substantial number of scholarly publications both in quality and quantum in reputable international and national journals is required.
• Candidate must be capable of providing academic and administrative leadership.
• The candidate should not be older than sixty (60) years at the time of assumption of duty.

CondItions of Service
Salary, allowances and other conditions of service attached to the position are the same with the approved salary structure for Federal Universities in Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
2nd March, 2021.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit completed and endorsed University employment form (which is to be acquired in the Bursary Department) with ten (10) copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with the vision for the position, providing information on the following:

• Full Name
• Place and Date of Birth
• Home Address
• Sex
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Permanent Home Address
• e-mail and Phone Numbers
• Degrees (including dates/class and institutions) and/or any other qualifications and distinctions (Photocopies of Certificates to be attached)
• Statement of Experience Including full Details of Former and Present Posts
• List of Publications
• Current Research
• Other Activities Outside Current Employment
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Proposed Date of Availability for Duties, if Appointed
• Any Other Relevant Information.

The candidate should also state in clear terms in not more than 500 words, his / her vision for the University in the next five years with particular reference to administration, control and innovations of its Library System.

In addition to stating the names and addresses of three (3) referees, applicants should request their referees to forward references on their behalf directly to the address below.
All Applications are to be submitted under confidential cover with envelop marked "Post of University Librarian, UMYU" addressed to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
2nd Floor, Engr. Musa Daji Abdullahi Senate Building,
Umaru Musa Yar’adua University,
Katsina, Nigeria.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.