Librarian at Topfaith University

Topfaith University, Mkpatak is a modern private institution with a philosophy of excellence in academics and character formation. It is on a mission to discover, develop, and deploy talents, using cutting-edge facilities to undertake deep and robust explorations in teaching, learning, research, entrepreneurship principles, and life skills. Topfaith University parades a distinguished crop of experienced academics and professionals to drive its vision of splendour. Topfaith University is at the forefront of innovation. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Librarian 

Location: Mkpatak, Akwa Ibom 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The University Librarian is responsible to PC the Vice-Chancellor for the overall administration and coordination of the University library, its branches in the Faculties, as well as providing services for the entire University Community. Interested candidates should be prepared to perform the following functions:
  • Procure books and journals for the library; 
  • Prepare library budgets;
  • Serve as primary contact at the library for students and staff;
  • Design, maintain and access library web- pages and user interfaces;
  • Assist staff with designing course-specific web pages and providing intellectual property rights;
  • Be in excellent physical and mental health

Requirement

• The candidate for the post of Librarian must possess a minimum of second-class lower degree, Masters in Library Science (MLS) and PhD from a recognised University, with at least ten (10) years relevant post- qualification experience in an institution of higher learning preferably a university.

The candidate is also expected to:

• Have considerable number of scholarly publications in reputable journals;
• Be a member of the following:
  • Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria 
  • Nigeria Library Association;
• Be computer literate and proficient in relevant computer applications as applicable to the running of a complex and modern University Library.

Other Requirement:
The candidates for the posts of Registrar, Bursar, and the University Librarian are expected to:

• Demonstrate evidence of consummate management and leadership passion and drive in previous positions, and in addition, must possess excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills;
• Exhibit the ability to be a team leader who can lead by example, has clear mentorship skills and planning;
• Enjoy strong physical and mental health;
• Possess personal integrity, demonstrate transparency in private and public life, be able to command the respect and loyalty of staff, students and other members of the University Community.
• Be computer literate;

Salary and Conditions of the Service

• The salary and other conditions of service are attractive and competitive.

Application Closing Date
27th February, 2026.