Librarian at Ondo State University of Medical Sciences

Details

• The Librarian shall be the Head of the Library Department of the University. The candidate for this position is expected to plan, organize, direct and coordinate the operations of an academic Library services of the University.
•  He/She shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day- to-day administration of the University Library.
• Applicants for the post of University Library must have, in the past, exhibited considerable degree of competence, responsiveness, demonstrable integrity and transparency on matters of Library administration and management.
• The candidate must be in good health and able to endure the rigour of the duties of the University Librarian.
• Also, applicants must possess the following qualities: vision, proven academic distinctions, managerial ability, integrity and transparency in private and public life.
• In addition, candidates should be able to develop linkages with the external communities to support the emerging needs of the University, command respect, cooperation and loyalty of staff and students of the University.
• Applicants must show innovative approaches to the running of an ICT driven Library, working at the highest level of efficiency to promote and sustain a vibrant University Library.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidate must possess a honours degree with Master Degree in Library and Information Science or related field from a recognized University. A Doctorate Degree in Library and Information Science or related field will be an added advantage. He/she must be certified by the Librarian’s Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN). In addition, the candidate must be Information and Communication Technology (ICT) proficient.
• The candidate must have at least fifteen (15) years cognate experience in a University system or comparable Institution of higher Learning, five (5) of which must have been at a Management position. Furthermore, he or she must have attained the position of a Deputy Librarian in a University Library Department or equivalent Institution.
• Computer literacy is mandatory.
• A strong evidence of substantial number of scholarly publications both in quality and quantum in reputation international and national journals is required.
• Candidate must be capable of providing academic and administrative leadership.
• The candidate should not be more than sixty five (65) years by October 1, 2019.

Tenure

• The successful candidate shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years from the effective date of appointment.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of a University Bursar of Public Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined from time to time by the State Government and the University Governing Council as appropriate.