University Librarian at Usman Danfodio University

Job Description

• The Librarian is a Principal Officer and the Chief Administrative Officer of the University Library. The University Librarian is responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and co-ordination of all Library services in the University and its campuses, colleges, faculties, schools departments, institutes and other teaching or research units in accordance with section 6 (3) of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Decree No. 11 of 1993.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates for this post must possess a good Master's Degree in Library Science (M.L.S.) plus a Ph.D from recognized Universities with at least fifteen (15) years relevant experience, preferably in a University or other institutions of higher learning.
• The candidate must be Information and Communication Technology (ICT) compliant and command respect and be able to carry colleagues along.
• Candidates should have proven records of Research and Publications as well as administrative leadership.
• The candidate must not be more than Sixty-five (65) years at the time of assumption of office.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of a Librarian in Nigerian Federal Universities and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria/Governing Council as appropriate.
• In accordance with the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Decree No. 11 of 1993 (as amended), section 6(4) and 6(5), the successful candidate shall hold office for Five years in the first instance. The appointment may however be renewed for one year and no more.
• Fringe benefits include pension in consonance with the Contributory Pension Scheme and appropriate allowances as may be approved from time to time by the Government/University Council.