University Librarian at the Federal University Of Transportation, Daura

The Federal University of Transportation, Daura, is a specialized institution established by the Federal Government of Nigeria and located in Daura, Katsina State, Nigeria. The University is committed to becoming a global center of excellence in transportation education, research, and innovation, driving sustainable development and technological advancement. The Federal University of Transportation, Daura offers fourteen (14) specialized programmes in transportation under its two faculties and nine academic departments.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Daura, Katsina
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 5 Years

Job Description

• The University Librarian is a Principal Officer of the University responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and the coordination of all library services in the University. 
• For the vacant post, the University seeks candidates with vision, proven academic distinction, managerial ability, integrity and requisite professional skills and competences.
• The candidate must be innovative with good professional leadership and should understand the nature and dynamics of the best practices in the provision of academic library services. 
• Other duties include: 
  • Operations of the University's Library and its constituent units.
  • Framing and operating all Library Policies.
  • Maintaining contact and liaison with departments.
  • Preparation of Library budgets.
  • Engaging in matters of common interest for the benefit of readers and users of the library materials.
  • Establishing a policy of library exchange.
  • Carrying out other duties as may be assigned by the Vice Chancellor.

Qualifications
Qualification and Experience:

• The candidate must possess a good honours degree with a master's degree in library and information science or a related field from a recognized University.
• A Doctorate Degree in Library and Information Science or a related field will be an added advantage.
• Candidate must be certified by the Librarians Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) or Nigerian Library Association (NLA).
• The candidate is expected to be Computer literate and proficient in relevant computer applications as applicable to running a modern University Library.
• Candidates must also have at least fifteen (15) years of cognate experience in an academic library.
• Strong evidence of substantial number of scholarly publications both in quality and quantum in reputable international and national journals is required.
• Candidate must be capable of providing academic and administrative leadership.
• The candidate should not be older than sixty (60) years at the time of assumption of duty.

Tenure and Conditions of Service

• The appointment is for a single term of five (5) years only. 

Remuneration

• Salary, allowances and other conditions of service attached to the position are the same as approved for University Librarians of Federal Universities by the Federal Government of Nigeria and as may be modified from time to time by competent authorities.

Application Closing Date
24th June, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit:

• Fifteen (15) copies of their Application with detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with the vision statement for the position, including:
  • Full Name:
  • Place and Date of Birth:
  • Home Address:
  • Sex:
  • Nationality:
  • Marital Status:
  • Permanent Home Address:
  • Email and Phone Numbers:
  • Degrees (including dates/class and institutions) and/or any other qualifications and distinctions (Photocopies of Certificates to be attached):
  • Statement of Experience Including Full Details of Former and Present Posts:
  • List of Publications:
  • Current Research:
  • Other Activities Outside Current Employment:
  • Extra-Curricular Activities:
  • Honours, Distinctions and Membership of Professional Bodies (General and Specific with Dates):
  • Present Employment, Status and Salary:
  • Names and Addresses of Three Referees (two of whom must be professionals or authorities in university administration, and one of whom must be from the applicant's current place of work): 
• The candidate should also state in clear terms, in not more than 500 words, his/her vision for the University in the next five (5) years with reference to administration, control and innovations of the University Library System.
• In addition to stating the names and addresses of three (3) referees, applicants should request their referees to forward refer report on their behalf under confidential cover to the Office of the Registrar, marked: "Referee's Report for the Post of University Librarian" before Application Closing Date.

Applications are to be submitted under confidential cover with an envelope marked "Application for the Post of University Librarian" to:

The Registrar,
Federal University of Transportation,
5 Kilometer, Along Daura - Kano Road,
P.M.B 1050,
Daura, Katsina State,
Nigeria.

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• The University Governing Council reserves the right to extend the closing date if deemed necessary, and/or re-advertise the position should this process not yield the desired results.
• This advertisement does not impose any legal obligation on the University to invite, accept or deal in whatsoever manner with any applicant.