University Librarian at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD)

Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), founded by Aare Afe Babalola is a Federal Government-licensed, non-profit private University is a model which is unique in many ways. It is located on 130 hectares of land at an altitude of over 1500 feet above sea level which ipso facto provides cool and ideal climate of learning and sports activities. It is the only university in Nigeria, which prior to the issuance of provisional license by the Federal Government of Nigeria, moved to its permanent site and constructed magnificent College buildings and College Hostels, Staff Quarters and equipped with modern teaching facilities including E-learning platform and electronic boards within eight months. Consequently, National Universities Commission (NUC) was so impressed that it described the university as a "miracle, model reference point and benchmark" for other universities.

Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), Ado-Ekiti, recently ranked by the highly respected Times Higher Education Impact Rankings among the Best 100 Universities in the world No. 1 in Nigeria for four consecutive years: 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

The increasingly famous 15-year-old university is established to institutionalized quality and functional education in this clime, teach Nigerians how a university, properly so-called, should be run and raise a new generation of leaders that will change this society for better.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced Nigerians and Non-Nigerians for the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti

Job Description

• The University Librarian is a Principal Officer of the University who is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and its branches as well as for providing leadership in advancing the University's teaching, learning and research goals through effective management of library resources and services.

Duties and Responsibilities
The University Librarian shall:

• Oversee the overall administration of the University Library and its satellite libraries.
• Formulate and implement library policies and strategies in line with the University's vision.
• Ensure the effective development, management, and preservation of information resources in print and electronic formats.
• Promote digital transformation of library services to enhance teaching, learning, and research.
• Supervise and develop library staff for optimal performance.
• Maintain collaboration with national and international library associations and institutions.
• Serve as Secretary to the University Library Committee.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Vice-Chancellor.

Qualification and Experience
Applicants should:

• Possess a Ph.D Degree in Library and Information Science or related field from a recognized University.
• Have at least fifteen (15) years of post-qualification experience, with not less than five (5) years at a senior management level (e.g., Deputy University Librarian) in an academic library.
• Be a professionally qualified Librarian, registered with the Librarians' Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN).
• Demonstrate evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals and contribution to knowledge in Library and Information Science.
• Possess strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.Be ICT-profficient and innovative in digital library management.
• Must not be more than fifty (50) years of age at the time of appointment.

Tenure and Conditions of Service

• The University Librarian shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years and shall be eligible for reappointment for one further term, subject to satisfactory performance.
• Remuneration and conditions of service are highly attractive and comparable to what obtains in other world-class institutions.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit fifteen (15) coples of their applications and comprehensive curriculum vitae, giving the following information:

• Fullname (surname first)
• Date and place of birth
• Nationality
• Marital status and number of children
• Permanent home address
• E-mail address and telephone number
• Educational institutions attended with dates
• Academic and professional qualifications with dates
• Work experience with dates
• Membership of Professional Bodies
• Details of administrative experience and major projects handled
• Names and contact addresses of three (3) Referees, one of whom must be the applicant's current or immediate past employer.
• Applicants should request their referees to send confidential reports directly to the undersigned.

All applications and supporting documents should be addressed to:
The Registrar,
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti,
P.M.B. 5454, Ado-Ekiti,
Ekiti State, Nigeria.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.