University Librarian at the Federal University Gusau

Federal University Gusau - The position of the University Librarian of the Federal University Gusau is vacant. The Governing Council has, therefore decided to commence the process for the appointment of this position to fill the vacancy below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Zamfara

The Job

• The University Librarian is a member of university management and responsible to the Vice Chancellor and the Council for the day-to-day administration and control of the University Library.

The University Librarian is responsible for:

• Framing library policies
• Making personal contacts and liaising with Departments on book requirements
• Preparing library budgets
• Establishing policy for library exchange
• Engaging in matters of common interest for the benefit of readers and users
• Performing other duties that may be assigned by the Vice-Chancellor.

Qualifications and Experience
Candidates for the position of University Librarian, should possess:

• A minimum of Higher Degree of Master’s in Library and Information Science with Fifteen (15) years of experience.
• Possession of a Doctorate Degree will be an added advantage.
• Candidates are also required to have scholarly publications in reputable journals and must be members of the following:
  • Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria
  • Nigeria Library Association
  • Committee of University Librarians
  • Furthermore, candidates are expected to be a computer literate and proficient in relevant computer applications as applicable to the running of a complex modern University Library

The Person
The candidate must:

• Good leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational/administration skills that will command the respect and loyalty of the library staff.
• Possess personal integrity
• Should not be older than 65 years by 1st August, 2016.
• Must be of good physical and mental health

Condition of Service
The condition of service and salaries are as obtainable in Federal Universities in Nigeria, and as may be determined by the University Governing Council. The appointment is for a period of five years.

Application Closing Date
1st June, 2016

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to forward their typed applications in 30 copies with photocopies of their certificates and detailed Curriculum Vitae, giving the following details among others:

• Name,
• Age,
• Nationality,
• Marital Status,
• Educational Institutions attended with dates.
• Academic, Professional and other qualifications obtained with dates,
• Working experience (i.e posts held, duration and salary earned) and Publications (if any) to:

The Registrar
Federal University Gusau,
PMB 1001,
Gusau,
Zamfara State,
Nigeria.

Note

• Applicants should send the names of the three (3) referees, at least two (2) of them should be competent to attest to the candidates’ professional/academic standing and character. Candidates should request their referees to send their confidential reports direct to the address above.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged