University Librarian at Samuel Adegboyega University

Job Description

• The University Librarian is a Principal Officer and the academic head of the University Library
• The University Librarian shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the overall administration of the University Library, its branches and extension, and for providing services for the entire University Community.

The Candidate

• The candidate for the post shall be a visionary, and shall have the ability to provide good leadership; possess personal integrity and demonstrate transparency in private and public life; and be able to command the respect and loyalty of staff.

The candidate for this post shall:

• Be professionally qualified and be a practising Librarian;
• Possess a good honours Degree in Library and Information Science or any other discipline including Computer Science, Statistics, Educational Administration/Planning. Logic, etc, and a Ph.D holder in Library and Information Science from a recognized University, with at least fifteen (15) years relevant post qualification experience, preferably in a University or other institutions of higher learning;
• Have published papers in professionally refereed journals to merit professorial status, as well as possess proven records of sound administrative leadership;
• Be a registered member of the Library Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN);
• Be computer literate and proficient in relevant computer applications.

Salary and Condition of Service

• The University Librarian, who shall be appointed by Council with the endorsement of BoT, shall hold office for a term of five years
• The remuneration and other conditions of service shall be as applicable to the post of University Librarian in Nigeria Federal Universities, and as may be determined by the Proprietors and Council of Samuel Adegboyega University