University Librarian at Sam Maris University

Sam Maris University, licensed by the Federal Government of Nigeria in May 2023 is the first private University in Akoko Land, established with the vision to be a world-renowned University that is internationally distinguished for excellent research, high academic standards in legal, managerial, social and applied sciences, and commitment to social justice.

The University is located within a serene and secure environment at Km 2, Etioro - Afaa Road, Supare-Akoko in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State. Our state-of-the-art structures include the Senate Building, Administrative Block and Academic Buildings, Sports Field, Hostels, Library, Health Centre, Cafeteria, well-equipped Laboratories and other facilities such as internet connectivity, etc. and the University runs twenty-two (22) first degree programmes across four (4) Faculties namely Faculty of Computing and Environmental Sciences; Faculty of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences; Faculty of Law; and Faculty of Social and Management Sciences.

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

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Supare-Akoko, Ondo

Job Summary
The Person:

• The University Librarian is a Principal Officer of the University.
• Candidates for the post must be visionary, possess personal integrity and demonstrate transparency in private and public life with proven ability to provide good leadership and command the respect and loyalty of the staff of the University.

The Position:

• The University Librarian is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the Library services of the University and for any other matters relating to the Library.

Duties
The duties of the University Librarian shall be to:

• Collect and systematize adequate and relevant library materials;
• Ensure regular training and development of library professional and support staff;
• Allocate the approved funds of the library and give returns on utilization;
• Ensure that library professional staff comply with the rules of the Librarian Registration Council;
• Ensure that the library is digitalized, computerized, networked and integrated into national and international networks;
• Facilitate inter-library cooperation and provide access to the resources of other libraries;
• Generate revenue outside the allocation by the University;
• Organize the library’s human resource functions;
• Prepare the budget of the library;
• Procure and organize teaching and research materials from various publishing outfits based on the requirements of the Faculties, Departments and other units of the University;
• Procure stationery and other materials for library use;
• Provide bibliographic instructions to users;
• Provide circulation and reprographic services to users of the library;
• Provide current awareness services on new accessions through the library bulletin, accessions lists, displays, exhibits, etc.;
• Provide information and reference services to users of the library;
• Provide outreach and community services;
• Provide users open access to library resources;
• Scrutinize library expenditure and keep it within budget;
• Disseminate information especially for research activities; and
• Provide incentives to staff to carry out research and to support the publication of findings.

Qualification and Experience
Candidate must:

• Possess a PhD in Library and Information Science or a related field from a recognized University;
• Be certified by the Librarian’s Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) and hold membership of the Nigeria Library Association;
• Be competent in computer applications to run a complex and modern-day University Library and other relevant skills in strategic planning, staff management, copyright and intellectual property, financial responsibility, among others;
• Possess at least fifteen (15) years’ cognate experience in University Library services; and
• Possess a substantial number of scholarly publications in reputable international and national journals.
• In addition, the candidate should not be below the rank of Deputy Librarian and must have served for at least three (3) years in the position.

Vision Statement:

• Candidate should submit his/her Vision Statement for Sam Maris University in the next five years as a Library of the 21st Century with particular reference to administration, control, and innovation in library services.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• The appointment will be subject to the University Statutes and Ordinances and to Regulations Governing the Conditions of Service of Employees made by the University Governing Council from time to time. 
• The salary and allowances shall be as applicable to the post of University Librarian in Nigerian Universities and as may be approved by the University Governing Council from time to time.

Application Closing Date
Thursday, 10th July, 2025 (1600 Hours).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit fifteen (15) copies of his/her application with Curriculum Vitae, photocopies of certificates and any other credentials. The Curriculum Vitae should provide information in the format below:

• Full Name
• Title
• Sex
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• State and Local Government of Origin
• Nationality
• Permanent Home Address
• Current Postal/Contact Address
• E-Mail Address
• Mobile Phone Number
• Marital Status
• Number of Children (with names and ages)
• Next of Kin
• Institution(s) Attended (with dates)
• Academic Qualifications (with dates)
• Professional Qualifications (with dates)
• Honours, Distinctions and Membership of Professional Bodies
• Working Experience
• Present Employment: Status, Salary and Employer
• Service to the Community (with status and date)
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Major Conferences and Workshops attended with papers read
• List of Publications as appropriate and any other relevant information
• Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees.
• Signature and Date.

All applications should be addressed and submitted by hand, courier or registered mail in an envelope duly marked with the post applied for at the top left hand corner (e.g. "Application for the Post of Professor in the Faculty of Law") to:
The Registrar,
Sam Maris University,
Supare-Akoko,
Ondo State, Nigeria.

Electronic copies of the applications should be submitted to: registrar@smu.edu.ng using the post applied for (e.g. "Application for the Post of Professor in the Faculty of Law") as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Candidate must nominate three (3) referees who MUST forward references on him/her directly to the Registrar and Secretary to Council.
  • Such persons who must be of high integrity should include the candidate’s Head of Department/Unit.
  • The envelope should be duly marked with the name of the candidate and postmarked at the top left-hand corner to reach the Registrar within the time frame for submission of applications.
• Candidates should note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.