University Librarian at LASU

The Position

• In accordance with the Lagos State University Law (2004), the University Librarian is a Principal Officer, responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and coordination of all Library Services in the University (in the Main Library, Faculty Libraries and other Libraries across all campuses of the University).
• The University Librarian is a member of the University Management Committee. As an Academic Staff, the University Librarian will be required to provide both academic and administrative leadership to staff members in the University Library.

Qualifications and Experience
Applicants for the post of University Librarian, Lagos State University should possess:

• Ph.D. in Library Science or related field with fifteen (15) years University experience;
• Possession of several scholarly publications, administrative experience and ability to provide academic leadership;
• Candidate must have served for not less than five (5) years at the level of Deputy University Librarian in a University or comparable institution
• Knowledge of ICT is mandatory;
• Membership of relevant professional association is mandatory.

Age Requirement:

• Candidates must not be above the age of sixty- one (61) years by May 2019.

Tenure

• In consonance with the Lagos State University Law (2004), the appointment of University Librarian is for a Term of four (4) years respectively, with eligibility for reappointment for a second term of four (4) years only,

Remuneration
Remuneration of the University Librarian in Lagos State University includes Basic Salary of CONUNASS 15, Housing facility and other benefits and allowances that apply to the University Librarian in Nigerian Public Universities, as may be approved by the Governing Council, Lagos State University.