Librarian at the Bauchi State University, Gadau

Bauchi State University, Gadau is a state-owned university located in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Its main campus is in Gadau, with other campuses in Misau and Bauchi. The vision of Bauchi State University is to become a center of excellence in scholarship in as many academic disciplines as may be needed in response to intellectual and other development needed of the people of Bauchi State in particular and nation at large.

In accordance with the provisions under first schedule of the Principal Officers of the University as contained in the University law (2010) and the University's condition of service, the Governing Council invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Librarian

Location: Gadau, Bauchi

The Position

• The University Librarian is a principal officer and is responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the overall administration and coordination of the University library, its branches in the schools and department as well as providing services for the entire University Community.

Qualifications and Experience
Candidate for the post of University Librarian should not be below the rank of Principal Librarian or equivalent in Academic Library and must possess the following requirements:

• Minimum of Master's Degree in Library Science (MIS) with at least eighteen (18) years cognate experience.
• Relevant scholarly publication in Journals and Textbooks equivalent to that of a Senior Lecturer is a must. Proficiency in Information Communication Technology (ICT)
• Membership of Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria.
• Evidence of attendance of a Continuous Mandatory Professional Development.
• Candidate must have spent at least 5 years as Principal Librarian or its equivalent in Academic Library.
• Successful candidate must not be above the age of Sixty (60) years at the time of taking up the appointment.
• Candidates for the post must demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership, good human relations and positive managerial attributes.
• They shall be of proven personality, integrity and transparency in private and public life; should command respect as well as attract cooperation and loyalty of staff and students.

Terms of Appointment

• The appointment of the candidate is for a period of five (5) years beginning from the effective date of assumption of duty and on such terms and condition.

Condition of Service
The condition of service are as contained in the condition of service of the University.

Application Closing Date
13th March, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Applications in fifteen (15) hard copies with updated Credentials and current Curriculum Vitae which must include the following:

• Full name, surname underlined
• Marital status and number of Children
• Date and Place of Birth, Local Government Area and State of Origin Telephone Number(s) and e-mail address(es)
• Current Postal Address and Permanent Home Address
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and professional qualifications obtained with dates
• Academic honours and membership of professional bodies
• Work experience in chronological sequence
• Present Employer, status and salary
• Evidence of proficiency in information and communication Technology (ICT)
• Evidence of Medical fitness from a recognized Government Hospital
• Names and Address of three (3) Referees one of whom must be the present employer.

Applications are to be addressed and submitted under confidential cover, in envelopes marked at the upper left-hand corner "Application for the post of Librarian" to:
The Registrar,
Bauchi State University, Gadau
P.M.B 065, Itas-Gadau L.G.A
Bauchi State.

Note

• Candidates are required to ask their three (3) referees to forward confidential reports on them directly to the Registrar before the closing date.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.