University Librarian at the Edo State University, Iyamho

Edo State University, Iyamho, was established by the Edo State University Iyamho Law (2014) and subsequently amended to Edo State University Iyamho, Uzairue (Amendment Law 2015). It was further amended as Edo State University, Iyamho (Amendment Law 2016). The University was accorded recognition and issued a license by the National Universities Commission on 23rd March, 2016, as the 41st state-owned University and 142nd University in Nigeria.

Edo State University, Iyamho is a fee-paying institution of world-class standard. The purpose of establishing the University is to meet the increasing demands for quality tertiary education in Edo State, in particular and Nigeria in general. The Edo State Government also realised that developing human capital through quality education is the key to meaningful development of the State, hence the need to establish a University that will provide quality education. The University is also expected to propel social, economic, political, cultural, scientific and industrial growth of the State and Nigeria. The establishment of the Edo State University Uzairue, will equally increase access to tertiary education for Edo State citizens and other Nigerians. Edo State University, Iyamho, is fully owned by the Edo State Government.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Iyamho, Edo
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• The University Librarian is a principal officer responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and the coordination of all library services in the University.

Qualifications And Experience

• Candidates must possess a good Honours degree and a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science or a related field from a recognized University. 
• Possession of a PhD degree will be an advantage. 
• The applicant must be certified by the Librarians' Registration Council of Nigeria.
• The Candidate must have at least fifteen (15) years of cognate experience in University Library services and should not be below the rank of a Deputy Librarian or its equivalent. 
• A substantial number of scholarly publications in reputable international and national journals is required. 
• The candidate should not be more than sixty-five (65) years old at the close of the application.

Remuneration and Conditions of Service

• The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of University Librarian in comparable institutions in Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
23rd June, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a copy of their Curriculum Vitae (in PDF format), duly signed and dated. The Curriculum Vitae must include the following details:

• Candidate's Name in full
• Age
• Marital status
• Educational attainment
• Nationality
• Academic and professional achievements.
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees.

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
Copies should also be sent to: registrar@edouniversity.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Each referee must be contacted by the applicant to forward a confidential report on the candidate's character as well as academic and managerial competences by filling and submitting a report via the link: https://edouniversity.edu.ng/referees
• Referees should also submit signed electronic copies of their references in PDF format to: registrar@edouniversity.edu.ng
• Application should be accompanied by the candidate's Statement of Vision for the University in the next five years and beyond.
• The statement must not be longer than 1,000 words.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.