Duties
The University Librarian is a Principal Officer and head of the University’s Library, and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the overall administration of the University Library, its branches and extension and for providing services for the entire University community.
Qualification and Experience Candidate for this post must:
Posses a Master’s degree in Library Science and possession of a Ph.D. Library Science will be added advantage;
Have evidence of at least four (4) recent scholarly publications related to Library/Information Science in reputable journals and two (2) books;
Have a minimum of (15) years cognate experience;
Have spent five (5) years as a Deputy Librarian or its equivalent in a Tertiary Institution;
Be a member of Library Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) as well as the Nigerian Library Association (NLA);
Not be more than Sixty (60) years on assumption of duty; and
Be ICT compliant.
The Candidate
The candidate must possess sufficient evidence of continual scholarship and contribution to knowledge through publication in reputable peer reviewed outlets both within and outside the country. The appointment shall be for a single term of five (5) years.
Above all, the candidate must possess good managerial skills and competencies including a clear understanding of the nature and dynamics of the intricacies in deploying information technologies as tools for the management of information collections in line with global best practices in contemporary university libraries.
Salary and Conditions The salary and conditions of service of the University Librarian shall be as obtainable in Federal Universities and as determined from time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
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Applicants are requested to submit Fifteen type-written copies of their application letters and Curriculum Vitae in an envelope addressed to the: Vice-Chancellor, Federal University Otuoke, P.M.B. 126 Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. The post applied for must be clearly written at the top right hand corner of the envelope. The application must include academic and professional qualifications, Birth Certificate or Statutory Declaration of Age, list of publications, where applicable, verifiable evidence of work experience and Curriculum Vitae that includes the following information:Reference LettersEligibility for InterviewNote: Candidates who have already applied for the above stated position last year should not apply.
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