The European University of Nigeria (EUN) is a newly established and NUC licensed university located in Abuja (FCT), Nigeria, with a vision to be a foremost globally-recognized institution raising competent individuals capable of responding to economic and technological needs of the society and the environment.
We invite applications from suitable candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Librarian
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Job Description
The University Librarian is a Principal Officer of the University responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the over-all administration of the University Library including all branches and extensions and for providing library services for the entire University community.
Functions
Collect and systematize adequate and relevant library materiels
Ensure regular training and development of library professional and support staff
Allocate the approved funds of the library and give returns on uition
Ensure that library professional staff comply with the rules of the Librarian Registration Council
Ensure that the library is digitalized, computerized, networked, and integrated into national and international networks
Facilitate inter-library cooperation and provide access to the resources of other libreries
Generate revenue outside the allocation by the University
Procure and organize 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 services to users of the library
Provide current awareness services on new accessions through the library bulletin, accessions lists, displays, exhibits, etc.
Required Qualifications
Possess a good Honours Degree in Library and Information Services from a recognized University, plus a Higher Degree (preferably PHD) with at least 12 years relevant experience, preferably in a University or other institutions of higher learning
Be professionally qualified and be a practicing 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' Registration Council of Nigeria (RON)
Conditions of Service
The University Librarian shall serve for a term of five years.
The remuneration shall be negotiated which may be improved from time to time with performance
Application Closing Date
2nd August, 2022.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
All applicants are required to comply with the following conditions:
Each application should be accompanied with a copy of the candidate's Application Letter, the statement of his/her vision for the university under his/her leadership and current Curriculum Vitae duly signed and dated by the candidate.
The curriculum vitae must indude the candidate's name in full, age, marital status, educational attainment, nationality, professional and academic achievements and any other relevant information.
Each application should include the names and addresses of three referees (at least one should be able to testify to the academic standing of the candidate and another to his/her moral character and integrity).
Each referee should be contacted by the applicant to forward their reports directly to the email: [email protected]
Each application must be accompanied by a statement of the candidate's vision of the university.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for discussion and or interview.