The Person
Candidate for the position should be visionary, have the ability to provide good leadership and command respect and loyalty of staff of the University.
He must also possess personal integrity and demonstrate transparency in private and public life.
Duties
The University Librarian is the Head and Officer in charge of the University Library, and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and co-ordination of all Library services in the University and its Campuses, Colleges, Faculties, Departments, Institutes and other teaching or research units.
Qualification and Experience Candidates for the post of the University Librarian should:
Possess a minimum of Doctoral Degree plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Librarianship or a Doctoral Degree in Library Science from a recognized University plus at least eighteen (18) years post qualification experience, most of which (12 years) must be in a University Library.
Candidates below the rank of Deputy University Librarian and candidate(s) who had been interviewed previously need not apply: or
Be a Professor of Library Science who must have worked in the Library in a tertiary institution.
Candidates are also required to have scholarly publications in reputable journals and must be members of the following:
Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN).
Nigeria Library Association (N LA).
Furthermore, the candidate must be computer literate and proficient in relevant computer applications as applicable to the running of a complex and modern University Library. Age:
The candidate must not be more than 60 years of age at the time of assumption of office.
Remuneration Salary Scale (New Consolidated Salary Structure) CON UASS 7 Step 1. Conditions of Service The appointment shall be for a single tenure of Five (5) years on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment. Other allowances and fringe benefits are as applicable in the Nigerian University System.
Applicants are required to forward 25 copies of typewritten Applications and Curriculum Vitae accompanied with photocopies of their Certificates and relevant credentials. Candidates are required to give the following information in their CV’s:All Applications should be forward to: The Registrar, Delta State University, P.M.B. 1, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria. Note
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