University Librarian

Responsibilities

The University Librarian is the Principal Officer of the University answerable to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration and control of Library matters of the University.
He/She shall be in charge of the management and administration of the University Library services, staff and facilities in the main Library as well as in the faculties and centres. He/She shall also be responsible for linkages with other library organizations and publishers, both national and international.

Qualifications Candidates shall possess the following qualifications and qualities:

A relevant Ph.D. degree
Versatility in information technology (IT) and library automation
A good record of scholarly publications through reputable medium
Shall not be below the rank of a Deputy Librarian or equivalent in a University setting
Shall have a minimum of 15 years’ cognate experience and the capacity to initiate research in a university system or comparable organization
Shall not be above the age of 65 years at the point of assumption of duty
Membership of relevant professional associations is an added advantage.

Condition of Service The salary and other conditions of services shall be in accordance with what obtains in the Nigerian University System.

Applicants should submit twenty (20) copies of their application and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses, and copies of supporting documents. They should also request three referees to send confidential reports on them directly to: The Registrar, Bayero University, Kano State. All applications and the supporting documents, including the referee reports, to be clearly marked “Application for the post of University Librarian” should reach to: The Registrar, Bayero University P.M.B 3011, Kano State.

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