FEDERAL UNIVERSITY LOKOJA
(Office of the Registrar)

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant position of University Librarian in Federal University Lokoja.

THE POSITION:
The Librarian shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the overall administration of the University Library and conditions of Library services in the University, its Campuses, Departments, other Teaching and Research Units and the entire University Community.

THE PERSON: 
The University Librarian is a Principal Officer and the head of the University's Library; candidate for the post shall be visionary and have the ability to provide good leadership; the candidate must possess personal integrity and demonstrate transparency in private and public life; the candidate must be able to command the respect and loyalty of staff of the University.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Candidate for this post shall:

1. Be professionally qualified and be a practicing Librarian/Academic;
2. Possess a good Honours Degree and a PhD in Library and Information Science from a recognized University, with at least fifteen (15) years cognate experience, preferably in the University system.
3. Have attained the rank of Deputy Librarian or equivalent in a University.
4. Have contributed to knowledge through research and publications in reputable journals, as well as possess proven record of sound administrative leadership.
5. Be a registered member of the Library Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN);
6. Be computer literate and proficient in relevant computer applications.

TENURE:
The successful candidate for the Office of University Librarian shall serve a single term of five (5) years from the effective date of appointment.

SALARY/CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:
The Salary and Conditions of Service of the University Librarian shall be as obtained in Federal Universities in Nigeria.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
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:

1. Full name(Surname First in Capital Letters)
2. Place and date of Birth
3. Age
4. Gender
5. Marital Status
6. Number and Ages of Children
7. E-mail Address and Phone Number(s)
8. Postal Address
9. Permanent Home Address
10. Nationality
11. State of Origin and LGA
12. Schools attended and qualifications obtained with dates
13. List of Publications
14. Honours/Distinctions
15. Positions held with dates
16. Present Employment, Status, Salary and Dates
17. Extra Curricular Activities
18. Membership of Professional Bodies/Learned Societies
19. Names and Addresses of 3 referees

Applications should be submitted under confidential cover in sealed envelopes marked, “Position of University Librarian” to:

The Vice-Chancellor
Federal University Lokoja
P.M.B 1154
Lokoja, Kogi State.

Applicants are expected to request their referees to forward their reports under confidential cover; directly to the Vice-Chancellor.

CLOSING DATE:
Applications should reach the Office of the Vice-Chancellor not later than six (6) weeks from the date of this publication.

Signed

Usman Suleman Obansa MCIA
REGISTRAR