University Librarian at Baba-Ahmed University

Baba-Ahmed University is a newly established University in Nigeria located at Sharada, Kano State. The Board of Trustees of the University invites applications from suitable candidates for the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Kano

Job Description

• The University Librarian is a principal Officer of the University responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the overall administration of the University Library including all its branches and extensions and for providing library services for the entire University community. 

Key Duties Include

• Collect and systematise adequate and relevant library materials.
• Ensure regular training and development of library professional and support staff;
• Allocate the approved funds of the library and give returns on utilisation;
• Ensure that library professional staff comply with the rules of the Librarian Registration Council;
• Ensure that the library digitalized, computerized, networked, and integrated into national and international networks;
• Facilitate inter-library cooperation and provide access to the resources of other libraries;
• Generate revenue outside the allocation by the University;
• Procure and organise teaching and research materials from various publishing outfits based on the requirements of the faculties, departments and other units of the University;
• Provide bibliographic instructions to users and provide circulation and reprographic serves to users of the library;
• Provide current awareness services on new accessions through the library bulletin, accessions list, displays exhibits, etc.

Qualifications / Requirements
The candidate for the post of the University Librarian is required to:

• Possess a good Honours Degree in the Library and Information Services from a recognized University, plus a higher Degree (preferably Ph.D) with at least 12 years relevant experience, preferably in a University or other institution of higher learning;
• Be professionally qualified and be a practising librarian;
• Have contributed to knowledge through research and publications in reputable journals, as well as possess proven records of sound administrative leadership;
• Be computer literate and proficient in computer applications;
• Be registered member of the Librarians's Registration Council of Nigeria (IRCN)

Condition of Services

• The Univeristy Librarian shall serve for a term of five (5) years. 
• The remuneration shall be negotiated which may be improved from time to time with performance.

Application Closing Date
4th July, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an Application Letter and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae duly signed and dated. The Curriculum Vitae must include the following:

• Candidate's Name in Full
• Age
• Marital Status
• Educational Attainment
• State of Origin
• Nationality
• Professional and Academic Achievements and any other relevant information.
• All Photocopies of relevant Credentials are to be forwarded with the Application.

All Applications should be submitted electronically to: [email protected]

Note: Each Application should include the names and addresses of Three Referees. Each Referee should be contacted by the applicant to forward directly to the email: [email protected]