University Librarian at Ondo State University of Science and Technology (OSUSTECH)

The Position

• The University Librarian is the Chief Library Officer of the University and is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and the co-ordination of the Library Services in the University.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidate for the post of University Librarian must possess a good Honours degree (minimum of second class lower), plus professional qualification in librarianship.
• Membership of relevant professional body is mandatory.
• Possession of a Ph.D. will be an advantage.
• Candidates must show evidence of considerable scholarship and thorough understanding of the application of new technologies to library operations and services.
• Computer literacy and application of ICT in library services is an essential requirement.
• In addition candidates must show sufficient evidence of contribution to knowledge through research and scholarly publications in recognized local and international journals; and competence in job planning, organization and ability to take initiatives to fast-track the development of a young University Library to an international standard within a short period of time.
• Candidates must have at least fifteen (15) years cognate experience in an academic or research Library, three (3) of which must have been spent as Deputy Librarian.

Remuneration and Conditions of Service

• The successful applicant will be placed on consolidated salary with relevant fringe benefits and will equally enjoy the allowances normally attached to the position of University Librarian in Nigerian Universities and others as approved by the Governing Council from time to time.
• The appointment of University Librarian is for a single tenure of five (5) years only.