Nnamdi Azikwe University Recruits University Librarian

oApplications are hereby Invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the position of University Librarian

Job Title: Librarian

Duties
The University Librarian is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and the coordination of library services In the University and its Campuses, Colleges, Faculties, Schools, Departments, Institutes and other teaching and research units. By virtue of his position, the University Librarian also advises the Vice-chancellor on budget allocation for books,Journals etc.

Qualification and Experience
The candidate must possess the following

• A Doctorate degree in any discipline from a recognized University plus a postgraduate qualification In Librarianship from a recognized Institution.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years cognate experience in an academic library with five (5) out of the fifteen (15) years not being below the rank of the Deputy University Librarian.
• Must show evidence of considerable scholarship and a thorough understanding of new techniques In Library operation services and must be computer literate.

Basic Salary: CONUASS 07

Conditions of Service

• The appointment in each case shall be for a period of five years and may be renewed for a further period of one year and no more.
• Other fringe benefits and allowances are as currently applicable to the positions in other Federal Universities as prescribed by the Federal Government of Nigeria and as determined from time to time by the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University.

Application Closing Date
19th February, 2013

Method of Application
Application should be submitted in twenty (20) copies together with detailed curriculum vitae, which should include the following information:

1. Full Names (Surname first)
2. Place and Data of Birth (including day, month, and year)
3. Sex
4. Marital Status
5. Nationality
6. Number of ages of children
7. State of Origin
8. Local Government Area
9. Home Town
10. Present Contact Address
11. Institutions Attended with dates
12. Academic and Professional Qualifications obtained, Including places and dates obtained (attach copies)
13. Working experience
14. Publications with dates
15. Name and Address of Spouse
16. Name and address of next of kin
17. Extra-Curricular activities
18. Names and addresses of three (3nos) Referees (For the post, one of the Referees must be a Professional or authority in the University)

Candidates are advised to request their Referees to forward the confidential reports on them direct to the Vice-Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Applications are to be submitted under confidential cover in sealed envelopes marked at the top left hand corner "Post of University Librarian", addressed to:
The Registrar,
Nnamdi Azikwe University,
P.M.B. 5025
Awka, Anambra State.

Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.