University Librarian at Ajayi Crowther University

Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo was founded by the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) and licenced by the Federal Republic of Nigeria in January 2005 to operate as a private university. It is located on Oyo-Ogbomoso Road on the site of old St. Andrew’s College, Oyo. Its vision is "to be a top-class institution in the pursuit of knowledge and scholarship through teaching, learning, research and exemplary service to humanity" and its mission "to produce graduates who are imbued with the fear of God and sense of service to humanity and ihö are endowed with a well rounded education to enable them operate successfully both as private entrepreneurs and topflight workers in the private and public sectors of the nation’s economy".

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Oyo

Job Description

• The University Librarian shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the University Library and as the Coordinator of all Library services In the University.
• The University Librarian, as a Principal Officer of the University is expected to participate In the total life of the University which requires living in Oyo town.

Qualifications

• The candidate must possess a good honours degree and a Masters degree in Library Science or Information Science and be sufficiently familiar with Computer applications to Library operations. Possession of a Doctorate degree will be an added advantage.
• The candidate should not be more than 55 years old by 1st October 2016.

Experience:

• The candidate must have at least 15 years postgraduate experience, 10 of which must be in Senior Management position In the University or comparable institution and be well published in recognised and reputable journals.

Terms and Conditions of Service
The University Librarian shall hold office for five years single term. The remuneration and other conditions of service are as may determined from time to time by the Governing Council.

Application Closing Date
10th August, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit 20 word processed copies of their applications and Curriculum Vitae giving information In the following format:

• Full names with Surname in Capitals
• Post desired and Department
• Date of birth, Town and State of Origin
• Nationality
• Religion and Denomination
• Current Postal Address
• Permanent Home Address (with Telephone No)
• Marital Status
• Names, Number and Ages of Children
• Name and Address of Spouse
• Name and Address of Next of Kin
• Institutions attended with dates
• Academic! Professional Qualifications
• Work Experience from Date and Status of First Appointment
• Present employment, status, salary and employer
• List of publications in details (where applicable) I.e. Books, journals, Contributions to Books, Papers presented at National/International Conferences, Proceedings, Articles for Publication In Journals, Articles accepted for Publication in Books, Books for Publication, Research Works, Public Lecture presentations.
• Professional Accomplishments, Conferences/Seminars and Workshops attended with dates, Professional Record including Study and Research stays abroad.
• Extra-curricular activities and any other relevant information,
• Names and Addresses of 3 Referees whose reports should be sealed and submitted along with the application. Two of the referees must be authorities in the candidate’s area of specialization.

The post applied for and Department are to be Indicated at the top-left corner of the sealed envelope containing the application.

All applications should be addressed to:
The Registrar,
Ajayi Crowther University,
P.M.B. 1066,
Oyo,
Oyo State.

Note

• In all instances, verifiable professional, academic, moral and spiritual references are prerequisites.
• Successful applicants must be willing to reside In Oyo.