University Librarian at the University of Africa, Toru-Orua (UAT)

The University of Africa, Toru-Orua (UAT) situated in the Sagbama Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, is a State University established by the Bayelsa State Government in 2016, with a vision to create an institution that would be a first-rate by distinguishing itself by enforcing standards and discipline that would show-case it as a university truly committed to teaching and research excellence and dedicated to generating knowledge for innovation and development. It is located in a serene environment which houses its Principal Officers and a sizable number of its staff members and students within the precinct of the Toru-Orua community.

In accordance with the law establishing the University, the Governing Council wishes to commence the process of appointing a suitable and qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Toru-Orua - Sagbama LGA, Bayelsa

The Position

• In accordance with the University of Africa Act (2016), the University Librarian is a Principal Officer of the University and Head of all library services.

Responsibilities

• The University Librarian is responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the overall administration of the University Library, its branches and extensions, and for providing library services for the entire University community
• S/he will also be responsible for linkages with other library and information management organisations and publishers, both national and international.

Qualifications

• At a minimum, the ideal candidate for the University Librarian position must possess a good Honours Degree in any discipline, a Master's Degree in Library Information Studies / Sciences from recognised Universities. In addition, the candidate must possess an earned Doctoral Degree in Librarianship or Library / Information Studies or Sciences.
• In addition to the requisite academic and professional qualifications, the candidate must show evidence of membership of library professional bodies and registration with the Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN), which is the regulatory agency for the practice of librarianship in Nigeria
• The candidate must show evidence of robust continual scholarship and contribution to knowledge through publications in reputable peer-reviewed outlets, both within and outside the country.
• Above all, the candidate must possess good managerial skills and competencies, including a clear understanding of the impact and use of information technologies as tools for the effective provision of and access to current literature across disciplines, in line with global best practices in contemporary university libraries
• Evidence of a disposition that shows the ability to harmoniously lead and manage staff will be an added advantage.

Work Experience:

• Only candidates who are currently serving or have recently served in a capacity that is at a level no less than Deputy Librarian for at least three (3) years will be considered
• The ideal candidate must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant work experience in managing a university library.
• Furthermore, the candidate should not be more than 65 years old by the date of assumption of duty.

Application Closing Date
Monday; 19th June, 2023 (17.00 hrs, UTM).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications and Documents (in PDF format) to: librarian-search@uat.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

The Application package must include:

• A formal application letter
• A well-laid-out Curriculum Vitae which must show all positions held since graduating
• Clear copies of relevant qualifications
• Names and contact details of at least three (3), but no more than five (5) Professional referees.