The University Librarian 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.
Responsibilities:
The University Librarian is a Principal Officer and is the head of the University’s Library;
Candidate for the post shall be visionary and have the ability to provide good leadership;
Possess personal integrity and demonstrate transparency in private and public life;
Must be able to command the respect and loyalty of staff of the University.
Job Requirements
Required Experience: 15+ year(s)
Desired Courses:
Qualifications:
Candidate for this post shall:
Be professionally qualified and be a practising Librarian;
Possess a good honours Degree and a PhD in Library and Information Science or any other discipline including Computer Science, Statistics, Educational Administration/Planning, Logic, etc, from a recognized University, with at least twenty (20) years relevant experience, preferably in a University or other institutions of higher learning;
Have published papers in professionally refereed journals to merit professorial status, as well as possess proven records of sound administrative leadership;
Be registered member of the Library Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN);
Be computer literate and proficient in relevant computer applications.
Remuneration:
The salary and condition of service of the University Librarian shall be as obtainable in Federal Government Universities in Nigeria.
Application Closing Date:
16th March, 2015.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit fifteen (15) copies of their applications and curriculum vitae and photocopies of their credentials. The curriculum vitae should highlight the following:
Full Name (Surname first in capital letters)
Place and Date of Birth
Marital Status
Number and Ages of Children
E-mail and Telephone numbers
Postal Address
Permanent Home Address
Nationality
State of Origin and LGA
Schools attended and qualifications obtained with dates
Positions held with dates
Membership of Professional Bodies
Names and Addresses of 3 Referees
Application should be submitted under confidential cover in sealed envelope with position applied for boldly marked at the top left hand corner to:
The Registrar,
Federal University Ndufu Alike lkwo (FUNAI),
PMB 1010, Abakaliki,
Ebonyi State.
Note:
Applicants are expected to request their referees to forward their reports under confidential cover to the Registrar.
