University Librarian at The Federal University, Kashere, Gombe State

The Position

• The University Librarian is a Principal Officer of the University
• He/she is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day to day effective management of the University library
• The University Librarian is responsible for coordination of library services in the University.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a Professional Degree plus Ph.D in relevant area from recognised Institutions
• Candidate must demonstrate Academic Excellence through quality publications, teaching and research and must be computer proficient
• He / she must demonstrate proficiency in the application of new technologies to the library operation and services and must be registered with relevant professional body(ies).

Experience:

• The Candidate must have at least fifteen (15) years post qualification relevant experience, ten (10) of which should be relevant to University Library and other higher Educational institution Academic library Administration
• The University Librarian must possess good Leadership qualities, be of proven integrity and resourceful manager of human and materials.

Age:

• Applicant must not be more than sixty (60) years of age at the time of appointment.

Health:

• Applicant must enjoy good health to be able to endure the rigours of the duties of the University Librarian.

Condition of Service

• The appointment shall be for a single term of five (5) years in the first instance which may extended for one (1) year based on satisfactory performance as specified under the First Schedule Section of the University Law
• The position attracts all rights and benefits of occupants of such office in the Nigerian University System.