University Librarian at Olabisi Onabanjo University

Olabisi Onabanjo University (formerly Ogun State University) was established as a Mult-Campus Institution in 1982 by the Ogun State Government as an autonomous Public Institution, with the sole purpose of providing Higher Education in the Humanities, Sciences, Technology, Social and Management Sciences, Education and Medicine and encouraging the advancement of learning in all major spheres of Human endeavour. In its forty years of existence, the University has impacted positively on the Society and continued to pursue its Vision of being a World-class University in the 21" Century with prominence in the area of Teaching, Learning. Research and Linkages with Local and International Educational Institutions.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Candidates for the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Ago-Iwoye, Ogun

The Job

• The University Librarian shall be a full-time officer and shall be responsible to the Vice- Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and the co-ordination of Library services in the University

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates must possess a good honours Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division, Master and Doctorate Degrees in Library or Information Science or related field from a recognized University.
• Candidates must also have at least ten (10) years of continuous experience in an academic Library. A strong proof of continuing Research with appreciable evidence of Scholarly Publications both in quality and quantity in reputable International and National Journals is required.
• In addition, Candidates must be able to provide Academic and Administrative leadership Candidates must have spent a minimum of four (04) years as a Deputy University Librarian Candidates who are over Sixty-five (65) years of age as at the date of this publication are not eligible to apply

Tenure

• The appointment is for a term of five (05) years, renewable for one (01) year subject to satisfactory performance as may be determined by the Governing Council of Olabisi Onabanjo University.

Remuneration and Condition of Service

• The person appointed shall be placed on Consolidated Salary Scale and shall enjoy other conditions of service applicable to the position of a Principal Officer of the University.

Appliaction Closing Date
7th November, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward thirty (30) copies of their Application and credentials as well as their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) providing information on the following:

• Full Name (Sumame first); Place and Date of Birth:
• Nationality (if Nigerian, Indicate State of Origin);
• Marital Status
• Number and ages of Children;
• Current Employment and Salary.
• Current Contact Address (Including telephone no and e-mail address);
• Permanent Home Address,
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and/or professional Qualifications with dates,
• Work experience with dates,
• Publications;
• Details of area of specialization and sub-specialization;
• Any Other Relevant Information;
• Names and addresses of Three (3) Referees, who should write to attest to the Candidates' standing and abilities, professionally, managerially, as well as morals, character and Integrity.

Application with supporting documents are to be submitted under confidential cover, with the envelope marked "Post of University Librarian", sealed and submitted under confidential cover to:
The Registrar
Olabisi Onabanjo University,
P.M.B. 2002, Ago-Iwoye,
Ogun State.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants shall be acknowledged and invited for interview.