University Librarian at Akwa Ibom State University

Job Description

• The University Librarian is a Principal Officer of the University.
• He/she is also the administrative and academic Head of the University Library.
• He/she is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for day-to-day running of the University Library, and its orderly growth and development.

The Candidates

• The ideal candidate must be able to gear the University Library towards its vision of meeting the demands of students, staff and community by ensuring:
• An effective and efficient library system;
• A highly commendable e-library service complemented with traditional library services;
• Adequate programmes that promote information and critical literacy;
• An effective coordination of University Library Units in faculties, department and centres.
• Be a person with high degree of integrity and moral discipline as well as be endowed with creativity and innovation potentials.

Qualifications
Candidates for this post must:

• Possess the basic qualification of First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC), WASC/NECO!GCE with five (5) Credit Passes including English Language and Mathematics;
• Be professionally qualified and practicing librarian;
• Possess a good honours degree in Library Science from a recognized university, plus a higher degree (preferably a Ph. D) with at least 18 (eighteen) years relevant experience, preferably in a university or other institutions of higher learning;
• Have contributed to knowledge through research and publications in reputable journals, as well as possess proven records of sound administrative leadership;
• Not be below the rank of a Deputy Librarian with at least 6 (six) years experience;
• Be highly resourceful in the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Computer-based cataloguing and e-library literacy.

Tenure
The tenure of the candidates as Principal Officers of the University, is a single 5 (five) year term.

Salary and Conditions of Service
The successful applicant for the post will be placed on CONUASS 7 with relevant fringe benefit.