University Librarian at the Federal University of Kashere (FUK)

The Federal University of Kashere (FUK) is a Public University located in Kashere, Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State, Nigeria. It was established in 2011 and academic activities commenced in 2012. The University is an Institution of learning that is committed to excellence and integrity in the pursuit of knowledge within an environment that respects diversity, the worth of the individual, academic freedom, a commitment to service learning, and a shared responsibility for applying knowledge and skills to address the interrelated issues that affect the local, national, and global communities.

The University of Governing Council invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below which will be vacant from 1st December, 2025:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Kashere, Gombe

The Position

• The University Librarian is a Principal Officer of the University.
• He/She is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day effective management and coordination of library services in the University.

Qualification and Experience

• Candidate shall possess a PhD in Library Science/Library and Information Science with at least fifteen (15) years cognate experience in University Library out of which five (5) must be as a Deputy Librarian in a recognized University.
• The candidate must possess NYSC Discharge Certificate, Exemption Certificate/Certificate of Exclusion as the case may be
• The Candidate must possess good Leadership qualities, be of proven integrity and resourceful manager of human and material resources.
• The candidate should also have evidence of registration with the Library Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) and he/she must not be more than 65 years of age at the time of assumption of duty.
• Candidate should show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable Journals and ability to initiate, undertake and supervise research, as well as considerable professional and administrative experience to run the library of a University.
• In addition, the applicant must possess skills in managing small and large libraries particularly, in areas of library oriented softwares and systems (SURPASS, Lucidea Integrated Library Systems, Koha ILS, L4U, OPALS, Destiny Library Manager, Handy Library Manager, Handy Library Manager, Insignia library System, Access-It Library, MODERNLIB, Atriuum, Librarian, Readerware, etc).
• Age: Applicant must not be more than sixty-five (65) years of age at the time of appointment.
• Health: Applicant must enjoy good health to be able to endure the duties of the University Librarian.

Conditions of Service

• The appointment shall be for a single term of five (5) years.
• The position attracts all rights and benefits of occupants of such office in the Nigerian University System.

Application Closing Date
15th August, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates who fulfil the requirements should forward through a registered courier company twenty (20) copies each of their Applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae with copies of credentials attached; in a sealed envelope marked "Post of University Librarian" on the top left corner to:
The Registrar,
Federal University of Kashere,
P.M.B. 0182,
Gombe, Gombe State.

The curriculum vitae should highlight the following:

• Full Name (Surname first in capital letters)
• Place and date of birth
• Nationality
• State of origin & Local Government Area
• Permanent home address
• Present postal address/GSM numbers/e-mail address
• Marital status
• Number and ages of children (if any)
• Educational institutions attended with dates
• Academic qualifications obtained with dates
• Professional qualifications obtained with Dates
• Working experience including full details of former and present post(s)
• Publications with dates
• Honours/distinctions
• Community Service
• Extra-curricular activities
• Names and Addresses of three referees, one of which must be the Chief Executive/Head of the applicant's present employer.

Note

• Candidates are required to write clearly, in not more than 500 words, a vision statement for when appointed as University Librarian at Federal University of Kashere.
• Candidates should also request their three Referees to send reports on them, under confidential cover, directed to the Registrar, Federal University of Kashere.
• Applications must reach the Registrar, Federal University of Kashere, Gombe State before the deadline
• It should be noted that only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview, please.