Career at The Federal University of Technology, Akure

The Person

• The University Librarian is a Principal Officer of the University.
• Candidates for the post shall be visionary, have the ability to provide good leadership and command respect and loyalty of staff of the University Library.
• Candidates must also possess personal integrity and demonstrate transparency in private and public life.

Duities

• The University Librarian is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the overall administration and coordination of the University Library, its branches and extensions and providing services for the entire University community.
• He/she will be required to administer the Albert llemobade Library (AIL) and develop it to meet the University's increasing needs especially for its post-graduate and research programmes.
• In addition, he/she is responsible fr:
• Framing Library policies, making personal contacts and liaising with Departments on book requirements as well as giving professional advice on library matters
• Preparing library budgets
• Establishing policy for Library exchange
• Engaging in matters of common interest for the benefit of readers and users of the Library
• Performing other duties that may be assigned by the Vice-Chancellor

Qualification and Experience
Applicant must:

• Possess a good honours Degree, Master's in Library Studies (MIS) and Ph.D
• Possess at least fifteen (15) years of cognate experience working in academic Library
• Not be below the rank of a Deputy Librarian
• Have scholarly publications in reputable journals
• Must be a member of the following:
• Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria
• Nigeria library Association
• Be highly computer literate and proficient in relevant computer applications as applicable to the running of a complex and modern University library.

Remuneration

• The successful candidate will be entitled to the salary and other conditions of service as are applicable tothe librarian in any Federal University in Nigeria.

Condition of Service

• The appointment shall be for a single term of Five(5) years and may be extended for a further period of one year only, after which the Librarian shall relinquish the past and be assigned to other duties in the University if an internal candidate.
• The appointment is further governed by the Federal Government Establishment circulars as may be adopted by the Governing Council from time to time.
• Fringe benefits include furnished accommodation, an official vehicle, a driver and other benefits as approved by the Governing Council.