University Librarian at Sokoto State University

Duties  The University Librarian, as a Principal Officer, shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor and shall perform the following functions in the Library:

• Manage human and material resources and services;
• Administration and development of policies;
• Acquisition of materials;
• Budgeting, planning and fund development;
• Liaise with academic and administrative departments;
• Liaise with local and international organizations and consultancy services;
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned by the Vice- Chancellor

Qualifications and Experiences

• Prospective candidate for the post of University Librarian must possess good second-class honors Degree and Master’s Degree in library and Information Science from a recognized University (Doctorate Degree is an added advantage), with at least ten (10)years post-qualification experience in a University setting or other Institutions of higher learning and must have reached the position of Deputy Librarian.
• In addition, the candidate must have membership of relevant professional bodies, such as Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria and Nigeria Library Association.
• The candidate is also expected to have scholarly publications in reputable journals;
• she/he should be computer literate and proficient in relevant computer applications as applicable to the running of a complex and modern University Library.
• Prospective candidate must be a person with leadership qualities, high integrity, and an outstanding human resources manager.

Salary and Condition of Service

• The salary is as applicable to the post of University Librarian in state Universities in Nigeria and as approved by the Sokoto State University Governing Council from time to time.
• The duration of the appointment is for a term of five (5) years, subject to satisfactory performance and may be renewed for another term of five years, if deemed necessary by the University Governing Council.