VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN

VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN

UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

VACANCY FOR THE POSITION OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN
(ADVERT REFERENCE: UNP/SSR.37/4/LIB)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of University Librarian, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

The Position

The University Librarian is a Principal Officer in the University, and is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University of Nigeria Library system which:

•    houses a rich collection of over a million volumes of books and journals titles in addition to inestimable volumes of online information resources and databases (i.e. e-book, e-journals etc.);
•    has an Institutional Repository (IR) of the University’s theses, dissertations and staff publications;
•    has an Online Public Access Catalogue and Online Library Catalogue that provide access to information resources that are internally and remotely located;
•    provides consultancy services to staff and students in different faculties and departments of the University;
•    coordinates all the library activities in the University system; and
•    plays critical roles in implementing the vision and mission of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

The University Librarian is also responsible for the coordination of library services in the University and its campuses, l colleges, faculties, schools, departments, institutes and other teaching or research units.

The Candidate

Candidate for the post of the University Librarian must possess good honours degree plus professional qualification in librarianship. Ph.D in Library and Information Science and membership of a relevant professional body will be an advantage.

Candidate must also show evidence of considerable scholarship and thorough understanding of the applications of new technologies to library operations and services. Computer literacy and application of ICT in library services is an essential requirement.

In addition, candidate must show sufficient evidence of contribution to knowledge through research and scholarly publications in reputable, peer-reviewed and refereed journals within and outside Nigeria; competence in job planning, organization and highly visionary and strategic thinking; strong team building ability; and good leadership and interpersonal skills.

Candidate must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years of cognate experience in an academic/research library. At least ten (10) of the fifteen years must have been at top leadership position in a recognized University and must have served as Deputy Librarian for at least five (5) years.

Salary:    CONUSAS 7

Condition of service

The appointment shall be for a period of five years, which may be extended for another one year only, by the University Governing Council. Fringe benefits include Pension Scheme as applicable in the Nigerian University System, furnished accommodation, official vehicle and driver, and other benefits attached to similar positions.

Method of application

Candidates should forward application and detailed curriculum vitae (25 copies) stating full name with surname first, date and place of birth, nationality, permanent home address, current postal address, email address, telephone number(s), marital status, number of children (with ages), full qualifications, academic and administrative experience, list of publications with relevant details, educational institutions attended with dates, previous employers, post held, present employers, status and salary, professional affiliations, extra-curricular activities, names and addresses of three (3) referees and two photocopies of each certificate claimed as well as a two-page statement of their Vision and Mission for the University to:

The Vice-Chancellor
University of Nigeria
Nsukka

The Advert Reference number is to be boldly indicated on the top left corner of the envelope.

Also to be forwarded along with the applications are two photocopies of each certificate claimed, including the N.Y.S.C. discharge or evidence of exemption from service where applicable. Applicants are also requested to inform their referees to send confidential reports on their character, academic and managerial abilities in sealed envelopes marked “Post of University Librarian: Referee’s Report” direct to the Vice-Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. This advertisement is also available on http://www.unn.edu.ng.

CLOSING DATE:    Thirty days from the date of this publication.

Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged



A. I. Okonta
Registrar & Secretary to Council