VACANCY FOR THE POST OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the post of University Librarian in the Kwara State University, Malete.

RESPONSILITIES:

The University Librarian, a Principal Officer, responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the Administration of the University Library and coordination of all Library Services in the University , especially Collection , Management and Development. (i.e in the Main Library and Libraries across all campuses of the University). He/she has custody of all Library materials, including but not limited to books and printed items, manuscripts, archival materials, etc. and ensures that the University Library stays abreast of current technological developments and adopts those technologies most appropriate for the University Library. As an Academic staff, the University Librarian will be required to provide both Academic and Administrative Leadership to staff in the University Library.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Candidates for the position of University Librarian, Kwara State University should possess at least a minimum higher degree of Master’s in Library and Information Science with fifteen (15) years of cognate experience. Possession of a Doctorate degree will be added advantage. Candidates are also required to have substantial scholarly publications in reputable journals and must be member of the following:

i.                     Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria

ii.                   Nigeria Library Association

iii.                  Committee of University Librarians

REMUNERATION

The successful candidate will be entitled to the salary and other conditions of service as are applicable to the University Librarian in a Federal University in Nigeria.

TENURE

The duration of appointment of University Librarian is for a single term of five (5) years in the first instance with eligibility for re-appointment for second and final term of five years (5) years.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested applicants should submit twenty (20) each of their applications, and current comprehensive CV attaching copies of relevant credentials. The CV should contain the following:

i.            Name in full

ii.            Place and date of birth

iii.            Nationality / State and local government of origin

iv.            Permanent Home address

v.            Postal Address

vi.            E-mail Address

vii.            Marital status

viii.            Number and age of Children

ix.            Post applied for

x.            Present employment, status, salary and employer:

xi.            Academic qualifications obtained with dates

xii.            Educational Institutions attended with dates

xiii.            Membership of professional bodies (dates)

xiv.            Positions held (with dates)

xv.            Extra- curricular activities

Names and addresses of three (3) referees (two whom must be professionals or authorities in relevant fields) who must be requested by the applicant to forward Confidential reports on them directly to the Registrar, indicating the post applied for.

All applications should be forwarded under confidential cover in an envelope sealed and marked “POST OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN”, at the top right corner and addressed to the Registrar, Kwara State University, Malete. P.M.B 1530, Ilorin, Kwara State.

The post applied for should be indicated in the left hand corner of the sealed envelope containing the application

Closing Date:

All applications and referees’ reports should be submitted not later than four (4) weeks from the date of this publication. Only the application of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.