University Librarian at Redeemer University

Summary

• The University Librarian shall be a full time officer and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day- to-day administration and management of the University library. By virtue of the position, the University Librarian is a Principal Officer of the University who should be able to provide administrative and academic leadership to the library staff.

Qualification and Experience

• Candidates must have a good masters degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS/MLS) in addition to possession of a doctorate degree (PhD) in the same field.
• Candidates must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years cognate experience in an academic or a research library and must also show a strong proof of continuous contribution to knowledge through research.
• There must be an appreciable evidence of scholarly publications both in quality and quantity In reputable high Impact journals.
• Candidates must be ICT literate with a considerable work experience in an automated library and must be capable of interacting with robust library management software.
• Candidates who must enjoy a good physical and mental health should have spent a minimum of three (3) years on the position of Deputy University Librarian (DUL) and must not be older than Sixty (60) years of age on assumption of duty.

Conditions of Service

• The person appointed shall be placed on a consolidated salary and shall enjoy other conditions of service attached to the position of a Principal Officer of the University, as approved by the Governing Council.
• The University librarian shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years. Redeemer’s University offers an enhanced remuneration package applicable to the posts
• The remuneration and other conditions of service shall be as approved by the Board of Trustees/Council from time to time.