University Librarian at Bauchi State University, Gadau

The Position

• The University Librarian is one of the Principal Officers of the University that is responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the overall administration and coordination of the University library, its branches in the faculties and departments as well as providing services for the entire University Community.

Qualifications
Applicants for the post of University Librarian should not be below the rank of Deputy University Librarian or a minimum of Senior Lecturer in Academic Librarian Cadre and should possess the following requirements:

• Ph.D. in Library Science / Library and Information Science with at least fifteen (15) years post qualification experience.
• Relevant scholarly publication in Journals and Textbooks equivalent to a least the requirement for promotion of Senior Lecturer.
• Proficiency in Information Communication Technology (ICT)
• Membership of Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria.
• Evidence of attendance of a Continuous Mandatory Professional Development.
• Candidates must have spent at least 3 years as Deputy University Librarian as Senior Lecturer in the Academic Library.
• Successful candidate should not be older than 65 years of age at the time of assumption of office and must be of good health and have a good understanding of vision and mission of the University.
• He/she shall have the ability to provide good leadership, possess personal integrity and demonstrate transparency in private and public life and be able to command respect and loyalty of staff.

Terms and Condition of Service

• The remuneration and other Conditions of Service are as contained in the University Conditions of Service and as may be determined by the University Governing Council.
• The successful candidate shall hold the post of the University Librarian for a term of five (5) years.