University Librarian at Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano

Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano, (formerly Northwest University, Kano), invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Kano

Description

• The Governing Council of Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano, hereby announces that the position of University Librarian of the University will be vacant by 1 January, 2019
• In accordance with the provisions of the Yusuf Maitama Sule University Law 2017 (as amended) and in executing its powers contained therein, the Governing Council wishes to commence the process of filling the impending vacancy.

Responsibilities

• The University Librarian is a Principal Officer responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration and control of Library matters in the University
• He/She shall be in charge of the management and administration of the University Library services, staff, and facilities in faculties, departments and centers and in linkages with other Library Organizations and publishers, both at National and International levels.

Qualification and Experience
Candidates shall possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• A relevant Ph.D Degree
• ICT compliant in Library Services
• A good record of scholarly publications
• Shall not be below the rank of Deputy Librarian or equivalent in a university system
• Shall have a minimum of 15 years cognate experience with capacity to initiate research in a university system or comparable organization
• Membership of professional associations is an added advantage.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable in Nigerian Universities and as may be determined from time to time by the Governing Council.

Application Closing Date
26th November, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit Twenty Five (25) copies of their applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting, among others, the following:

• Full Name
• Date of Birth
• Permanent Home Address
• Contact Address, Cell phone Number, e-mail Address
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Number, Names and Ages of Children (if any)
• Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
• Academic Qualifications obtained with Dates
• Professional Qualifications
• Employment Records
• Statement of Experiences
• Publications
• Extra Curricular Activities
• Names and Addresses of Three Referees
• Etc.

All applications should be submitted by courier service under confidential cover in sealed envelopes marked "Post of University Librarian, Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano", to reach the:
Vice-Chancellor,
Yusuf Maitama Sule University,
P.M.B. 3220, Kano,
Kano State.

Note

• Applicants are advised to request their referees to forward confidential reports on them under confidential cover by courier, hand or post directly to the Vice-Chancellor
• Only the applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.