University Librarian at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, owned by the Oyo State Government, was established on April 23, 1990. The University presently operates two campuses with the main campus in Ogbomoso, and the satellite campus with the College of Agricultural Sciences and Renewable Natural Resources is based in Iseyin, Oyo State.

The University presently has the following Faculties: Arts and Social Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Renewable Natural Resources (both faculties operating under the College of Agricultural Sciences and Renewable Natural Resources, Iseyin campus), Management Sciences, Pure and Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Food and Consumer Sciences, Computing and Informatics, Environmental Sciences; College of Health Sciences with the following Faculties: Clinical Sciences, Basic Medical Sciences, Basic Clinical Sciences and Nursing Science.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Ogbomoso, Oyo

Job Description

• The University Librarian is a Principal Officer of the University, responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and coordination of all library services in the entire University Community.

Requirements

• The candidate must possess a Doctorate Degree in Library and Information Science from a recognized university and should have a minimum of fifteen (15) years cognate experience, five (5) of which must be at least at the level of a Deputy University Librarian in a University Library.
• The candidate must show evidence of substantial contribution to knowledge through research and scholarly publications in reputable Journals and must be a member of relevant professional bodies/associations such as NLA, CLN, e.t.c.
• Capacity to develop and manage e-Library is also required.

The ideal candidate for each of the positions must have zeal with strong passion for result and must:

• Be below the age of 60 years as of the time of assumption of duty
• Have strong leadership and communication skills
• Be creative, proactive and self-motivated
• Have excellent interpersonal skill
• Have integrity and commitment
• Must be computer literate with adequate and practical knowledge of relevant packages
• Be in good physical and mental health

Condition of Service

• The conditions attached to this position is as generally applicable in Nigerian University System and as may from time-to-time be determined by the University Governing Council.
• Appointment shall be for a single term of five (5) years.

Application Closing Date
29th March, 2024.