University Librarian at Gombe State University

Job Description

• The University Librarian is a Principal Officer of the University, responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day to day administration of the University Library and Coordination of the Library Sources in the University.

The Person

• Candidate for the post shall be of high integrity and capable of handling all staff of the Library.
• He must also be receptive to new ideas and technology in the development of the Library and be willing to translate them in line with the phase of E-Library development plans of the University.

Qualifications
Candidate for this post shall fulfill the following:

• Possess a good honours Degree with a minimum of Second Class, Master's and PhD in Library Science from a recognized University.
• Demonstrate academic excellence in current quality publications, teaching and research as well as credible community service and sound administrative leadership record with ability to manage and carry along colleagues.
• He/She must have spent a minimum of ten (10) years post graduation experience.
• He/She must be a registered member of the Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN).
• He/She must possess a considerable literacy in Computer application in particular relevant to new technologies in Library Operations and Services.
• Candidate must not be more than sixty (60) years at the point of assumption of duty.

Tenure

• The University Librarian shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years.

Conditions of Service

• The salaries and conditions of service for the University Librarian are as applicable in Nigerian Universities and as determined by Council and Government from time to time.