University Librarian at Federal University, Gashua

Location: Gashua, Yobe

Job Description

• The University 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 overall administration of the University Library and the coordination of the Library services in the University and its branches in accordance with section 6(III) of the University (Miscellaneous provisions) Decree number 11 of 1993.

The Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Library services in the University and, as the institution expands, its College, Faculties, Departments, Centres and Units;
• He/She shall play a critical role in the attainment of the objectives of the University and the implementation of its Vision and Mission.

Qualifications

• Must be a professionally qualified and practicing Librarian;
• Prospective candidates must possess a good honours Degree and a Ph.D in Library and Information Science from a recognized University with at least fifteen (15) years relevant experience, preferably in a University or other Institutions of higher learning;
• Must show evidence of considerable scholarship through research, exhibitions and publications in reputable journals, as well as possess proven records of sound Administrative Leadership;
• Be a registered member of the Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria (LCRN) and/or Nigeria Library Association (NLA);
• Be computer literate and proficient in computer applications in library services;
• Have evidence of proven records of sound administrative leadership, respect and able to carry colleagues along; and
• The candidate must not be more than sixty-five (65) years at the time of assumption of office.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• Salary and Conditions of Service for the University Librarian shall be as obtainable in Federal Universities in Nigeria or may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government/Governing Council as appropriate
• In accordance with the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Decree number 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 pensions in consonance with the Contributory Pension Scheme and appropriate allowances as may be approved from time-to- time by the Federal Government/University Council.