The Governing Council of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria hereby announces that the position of the University Librarian is vacant. Suitably qualified and interested individuals are invited to submit their application:
Job Title: University Librarian
Location: Kaduna
Job Description
The Job:
- The University Librarian is a Principal Officer of the University responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the overall administration of the University Library, its branches and extension and for providing library services for the entire University community.
Qualifications
Candidates for this post must:
- Possess a good Honours Degree in Library and Information Science from a recognized University, plus a higher Degree (preferably PhD) with at least 15 (fifteen) years relevant experience) preferably in a University or other institutions of higher learning;
- Be professionally qualified and be practicing librarians;
- Have contributed to knowledge through research and publications in reputable journals, as well as possess proven records of sound administrative leadership;
- Be computer literate and proficient in computer applications;
- Be registered member of the Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN).
Condition of Service
- The remuneration and conditions of service are as applicable to posts of University Librarians in Nigerian Federal Universities, and as maybe determined by the Council and the Government from time to time.
Application Closing Date
11th January, 2016.
Method of Application
Qualified and interested candidates should submit 30 copies each of application letter and comprehensive curriculum vitae (attaching photocopies of relevant credentials) under confidential cover in an envelope sealed and marked "Post of University Librarian, Abu Zaria" and addressed to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
Ahmadu Bello University,
P. M. B. 1045,
Zaria,
Kaduna State.
Referees
Candidates are advised to request three of their referees to forward reports on them under confidential cover to the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
All applications and Referees Reports on them should be submitted not later than the closing date above.