University Librarian at Usman Danfodio University

The Position

• The Librarian is a Principal Officer and the Chief Administrative Officer of the University Library.
• The University Librarian is responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and co-ordination of all Library services in the University and its campuses, colleges, faculties, schools ,departments, institutes and other teaching or research units in accordance with section 6 (3) of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Decree No. 11 of 1993.

Qualifications

• Candidates for this post must possess a good Masters Degree in Library Science (M.L.S.) plus a Ph.D from recognized Universities with at least fifteen (15) years relevant experience, preferably in a University or other institutions of higher learning.
• The candidate must be Information and Communication Technology (ICT) compliant and command respect and be able to carry colleagues along.
• Candidates should have proven records of Research and Publications as well as administrative leadership.
• The candidate must not be more than sixty five (65) years at the time of assumption of office

Salary and Conditions of Service

• The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of a Librarian in Nigerian Federal Universities and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria/Governing Council as appropriate.
• In accordance with the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Decree No. 11 of 1993 (as amended), section 6(4) and 6(5), the successful candidate shall hold office for five years in the first instance.
• The appointment may however be renewed for one year and no more.
• Fringe benefits include pension in consonance with the Contributory Pension Scheme and appropriate allowances as may be approved from time to time by the Government/University Council.