University Librarian at Elizade University

Elizade University is a private University situated in Ilara-Mokiri, Ondo State, Nigeria. The University aims to be an institution with the best traditions in the production of self-reliant, ethics-conscious, globally competitive graduates imbued with requisite skills, competencies and ability to be key players in the nation's quest for socio-economic and technological development.

The University hereby invites applications from suitably qualified, innovative, versatile and proactive candidates to occupy the Non-Teaching position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Ilara-Mokin, Ondo

Responsibilities

• The University Librarian shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and for any other matters relating to the Library.
• Among other responsibilities, he/she shall collect and systematize adequate and relevant library materials
• Ensure regular training and development of library professionals and support staff, allocate the approved funds of the library and give returns on utilization
• Ensure that library professional staff comply with the ethics of the Librarian Registration Council
• Ensure that the library is digitized, 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
• Organise the library’s human resource functions etc.

The Candidate

• Candidates for the position of University Librarian should be holders of Ph.D. degree in Library and Information Science from recognized Universities with 15 years working experience in Academic Library.
• Registration with the Library Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) is compulsory.
• Candidates must also satisfy the requirement of academic publications and must possess specialized computer skills.

Application Closing Date
14th July, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward ten (10) copies each of their Applications, Credentials, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and three Referees Reports (in sealed envelopes). The Curriculum Vitae should, among other information, include the following in the order stated below:

• Personal Data:
  • Full Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Place of Birth
  • Nationality
  • State of Origin
  • Local Government Area
  • Permanent Home Address
  • Contact Address
  • Phone Number
  • E-Mail Address
  • Marital Status
  • Number of Children and Their Ages
  • Physical Disability/Challenges (If any)
• Educational Background (with dates)
• Work Experience (with dates)
• Membership of Professional Bodies
• Conference/Courses attended (state titles of papers presented, if any)
• Publications with Dates
• Any Other Relevant Information
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees who have a close association with the candidates' academic/work experience.

All Applications, Curriculum Vitae and Referees' reports should be forwarded to:
The Registrar,
Elizade University,
Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State.

Note

• Evidence of a NYSC Discharge Certificate or Certificate of Exemption is compulsory for all candidates.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.