University Librarian at Kwara State University

Location: Malete, Kwara

Duties

• The University Librarian is a Principal Officer of the University responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the Administration of the University Library and coordination of all Library services in the University. (i.e in the Main Library and in Libraries across all campuses of the University).
• The University Librarian is a member of the University Management Committee. As an academic staff, the University Librarian will be required to provide both academic and administrative leadership to staff of the University Library.

Qualifications and Experience
Candidate for the position of University Librarian, Kwara State University must:

• Possess a good First Degree and Masters Degree in Library Science or equivalent field.
• Possession of a relevant doctorate degree will be an added advantage.
• Have served as a Deputy University Librarian for at least five (5) years and must have a minimum of ten (10) years overall cognate experience in a recognised University Library
• Possess several scholarly publications.
• Have a good command of ICT knowledge
• Demonstrate ability to provide inspiring administrative and academic leadership
• Not be more than 59 years of age at the time of application.

Tenure

• The appointment of University Librarian is for a term of five (5) years with eligibility for possible re appointment for another term of five (5) years only.

Salary

• The successful candidate will be entitled to the salary on CONTISS 15 and other conditions of service as may be applicable to a University Librarian in Government owned Universities in Nigeria.