Librarian at Bauchi State University, Gadau

The Position

• The University Librarian is a principal officer and is responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the overall administration and coordination of the University library, its branches in the schools and department as well as providing services for the entire University Community.

Qualifications and Experience
Candidate for the post of University Librarian should not be below the rank of Principal Librarian or equivalent in Academic Library and must possess the following requirements:

• Minimum of Master's Degree in Library Science (MIS) with at least eighteen (18) years cognate experience.
• Relevant scholarly publication in Journals and Textbooks equivalent to that of a Senior Lecturer is a must. Proficiency in Information Communication Technology (ICT)
• Membership of Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria.
• Evidence of attendance of a Continuous Mandatory Professional Development.
• Candidate must have spent at least 5 years as Principal Librarian or its equivalent in Academic Library.
• Successful candidate must not be above the age of Sixty (60) years at the time of taking up the appointment.
• Candidates for the post must demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership, good human relations and positive managerial attributes.
• They shall be of proven personality, integrity and transparency in private and public life; should command respect as well as attract cooperation and loyalty of staff and students.

Terms of Appointment

• The appointment of the candidate is for a period of five (5) years beginning from the effective date of assumption of duty and on such terms and condition.

Condition of Service
The condition of service are as contained in the condition of service of the University.