University Librarian at Benson Idahosa University

Benson Idahosa University, Benin City is a faith-based private University licensed by the Federal Government in February 2002. The vision of the University flows from the divine mandate of raising academics, professionals and entrepreneurs committed in changing Nigeria for the better, by LEADING THE CHANGE.

The Governing Council, in accordance with the relevant sections of the University's statutes, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Benin City, Edo

Job Description

• The University Librarian is a Principal Officer and is the Head of University Library.
• Candidate for the post shall be visionary and have the ability to provide good leadership, possess personal integrity and demonstrate transparency in private and public life; and be able to command the respect and loyalty of staff.
• The University Librarian shall be responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the overall Administration of the University Library and the coordination of library services in the University and its Faculties, Departments, Extensions and for providing services for the entire University community.

Qualifications
Candidates for the post shall:

• Be professionally qualified and be a practicing Ubrarian.
• Possess a good Honours degree with a minimum of Second-Class Lower Division, Master's and Doctorate in Library or Information Science or related field from a recognized University, with at least fifteen (15) years relevant post qualification experience preferably in a University or other institutions of Higher learning.
• Have published papers in professionally recognized journals of merit professional status, as well as possess proven records of sound administrative leadership.
• Be a registered member of the Library Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN).
• Be computer literate and proficient in relevant computer appreciations.

Application Closing Date
22nd November, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a copy of their Applications and a current comprehensive, duly signed and dated Curriculum Vitae which must include the following details:

• The candidate's name in full
• Place and date of birth
• State of origin
• Home address
• Marital status
• Number and age of children
• Nationality
• Academic qualifications
• Details of teaching, research, administrative, fund attraction and managerial experiences
• Academic distinction, membership of academic and professional bodies, scholarly publications and;
• Names and addresses of three referees.

Applications (soft copies) should be sent to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail And 10 Hard copies of their Applications and Curriculum Vitae should be sent by Courrier Service under Confidential Cover, in an envelope marked at the top left-hand comer, indicating the post applied for, e.g., "Post of Vice Chancellor, Benson Idahosa University" to:
The Office of the Registrar,
Benson Idahosa University,
P.M.B. 1100, Benin City,
Edo State, Nigeria.

Note

• Candidates must request their referees to forward references on them in a sealed envelope marked "Referee Report" with the name of the candidate underneath and addressed to the Registrar and Secretary to Council. Such referees should be able to attest to the candidate's claim to higher academic and managerial capabilities as well as the candidate's moral uprightness.
• Applicants must be persons with good Christian testimony, honest and reliable.
• A working knowledge of computers will be an added advantage.