University Librarian at Delta State University, Abraka

Delta State University, Abraka was established in April, 1992 to encourage the advancement of learning throughout the State and Nigeria at large and to hold out to all persons, without distinction of race, creed or sex, the opportunity of acquiring a liberal education.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons with requisite qualifications and cognate experience for the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Abraka, Delta

Duties

• The University Librarian is a Principal Officer and the Head of the University Library and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and co-ordination of all Library services in the University and its Campuses, Colleges, Faculties, Departments, Institutions and other Teaching or Research Units.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidate for the position of the University Librarian must possess a Doctorate Degree in Library Science from a recognized University and membership of relevant professional bodies plus at least Twenty one (21) years post qualification experience with adequate publications in reputable National and International Journals.
• He/she must possess adequate leadership experiences as well as high degree of competence, integrity and dependability with demonstrable transparency in private and public life.
• He or she must be Computer Literate and must not be below the rank of Deputy Librarian in a recognized University.

Age:

• The candidate for the position must not be more than sixty (60) years of age at the time of assumption of office.

Conditions of Service and Salary Scale
The appointment shall be for a single tenure of five (5) years on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment and on salary scale of CONUASS 7.

Application Closing Date
26th May, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to forward twenty-five (25) copies of their typewritten Applications and Curriculum Vitae (CV) accompanied with photocopies of their certificates and relevant documents to:
The Registrar,
Delta State University,
P.M.B. 1, Abraka,
Delta State, Nigeria.

Required Information in the Curriculum Vitae
Candidates are required to give the following information:

• Full Names (Surname first)
• Date and Place of Birth
• Nationality
• State of Origin
• Local Government of Origin
• Permanent Home Address
• Current Contact Address
• Marital Status
• Number of Children (with dates of birth)
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Qualifications obtained (with dates)
• Details of Previous and Present Appointments
• Publications
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• National and Community Service
• Names and Addresses of three Referees.

Note

• Applicants should submit a five (5) - paged statement of their vision and mission for the Library of Delta State University, Abraka.
• Candidates should also request their referees to send reports on them under confidential cover, directly to the Registrar from whom further details may be obtained.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.