University Librarian at Bells University of Technology

Location: Ota, Ogun

The Candidate

• The University Librarian is the Academic and Professional Head of the Library and is directly responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration and management of the University Library
• By virtue of his/her position, the University Librarian is a Principal Officer of the University.

Qualifications and Experience
The candidate for the post of University Librarian is required to possess:

• A good Honours Degree and a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from a recognized University.
• Possession of a Doctorate Degree and membership of recognized professional bodies will be added advantage;
• A minimum of 10 years cognate post qualification academic and professional experience. The level of Deputy University Librarian or its equivalent in a University or Institution of comparable status;
• A high integrity and moral character with excellent interpersonal relations;
• A demonstrable evidence of consummate management and leadership passion and drive in previous positions and in addition, must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skill. He/she must exhibit the ability to be a team leader, who leads by example and has clear mentorship skills and plans;
• A considerable degree of competence, responsiveness and judgment on administrative matters with outstanding experience at management level;
• A capacity to instill confidence in others and command the loyalty and respect of people;
• A capacity to understand the complexity of University system and must be able to effectively utilize its human resource to develop a library system that will fully support the University’s aspirations to attain world class status in the shortest possible time;
• An excellent physical and mental health and must be ICT compliant.
• Applicant should not be more than 60 years old on his/her date of resumption of duty.

Conditions of Service Applicable to the Post

• The post of the University Librarian is tenure track. The successful candidate shall hold the office for a term of five (5) years in the first instance, renewable based on performance assessment, for a second term on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment.
• Bells University of Technology offers attractive and competitive Conditions of Service comparable to what obtains in the Federal University system
• The remuneration and conditions of service are as applicable to the post of University Librarian in similar Nigerian Universities, with appropriate additional conditions as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Trustees and or the Governing Council of the University.