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Obafemi Awolowo University Vacancy for a Librarian
Obafemi Awolowo University Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library established in
1962, is the major repository all academic resources (books, journals,
theses, government documents etc) which serve
the needs of both staff
and students of the University as well as other interested users in the
Community. The Library over 700,000 volumes of books and print
materials. It also has two units providing electronic services. These
facilities provide access to learning and research in soft contacts that
are available globally for the use of staff and students of the
University.
The Library operates an Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) which is a
database of all resources in the library. The Library also has access
the Telepresence Cloud Computing Facilities available at the
University's ICT Centre. Therefore, the Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library is a
very big Library and epicentre of academic information of Obafemi
Awolowo University, Ile-ife.
Applications are invited for the position below:
Job Title: Librarian
Location: Ile-Ife, Osun
The Position
The University Librarian shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for
the overall administration of the University Library, its branches and
extension and providing services for the University community.
Duties
- The University Librarian is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor
for the day-to-day administration of the University Library and the
co-ordination of Library services in the University.
- He / She will be required to administer the Hezekiah Oluwasanmi
Library System and to develop it to meet the University's increasing
needs especially its post-graduate and research programmes. In addition,
he or she is responsible for:
- Framing Library policies and making personal contacts and
liasing 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 v.) Performing other duties that may be
assigned by the Vice-Chancellor
Qualifications and Experience
- Candidates for the position of University Librarian, Obafemi
Awolowo University, should possess a minimum of Higher Degree of
Master's in Library and Information Science with Fifteen (15) years of
experience.
- Possession of a Doctorate Degree will be an added advantage.
- Candidates are also required scholarly publications in reputable journals and must be members of the following:
- Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria
- Nigeria Library Association
- Committee of University Librarians
- Furthermore, candidates are expected to be a computer
literate and proficient in relevant computer applications as applicable
to the running of a complex and modern University Library.
The Person
- The University Librarian is a Principal Officer and the head of the Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library.
- Candidates for the post shall be visionary, have the ability to
provide good leadership and command respect and loyalty of staff of
the University.
- Candidates must also possess personal integrity and demonstrate transparency in private and public life.
Remuneration
The successful candidate will be entitled to the salary and other
conditions of service as are applicable to the University Librarian in a
Federal University in Nigeria.
Conditions of Service
- The appointment shall be for a single term of five (5) years
only and may be extended for a further period of one year only, after
which the Librarian shall relinquish his post and be assigned to other
duties in the University.
- The appointment is further governed by the Federal Government
Establishment circulars that may be adopted by the Council from time to
time. Fringe benefits include furnished accommodation, an official
vehicle and a driver other benefits as approved by the Council.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward 30 copies of
application and detailed Curriculum Vitae, duly signed, in the format
below:
a.) Personal Data
- Full Name(Surname first)
- Date of Birth
- Contact Details:
- Physical Address
- E-mail address(es):
- Mobile Phone Number(s):
- Nationality
- State of Origin
- Senatorial District
- Local Government Area
- Permanent Home Address
- Marital Status
- Number of Children and their Ages
b.) Educational Background
- Higher Educational Institutions attended with dates:
- Academic/Professional Qualifications and Distinctions Obtained with Dates:
- Other Distinctions and Awards with Dates:
- Scholarship
- Fellowship
- Research Grants
- National Awards
- International awards
c.) Work Experience with Dates
- Previous Work Experience Outside the University System with Dates:
- Previous work experience in other Universities
- Work Experience in Obafemi Awolowo University (if applicable)
d.) Membership of Professional Bodies
e.) Publications:
- Thesis/Dissertation
- Books and Monographs
- Contribution to Books
- Published Journals Articles
- Edited and Refereed Conference Proceedings
- Articles Accepted for Publication
- Manuscript Submitted for Publication
- Creative Work
- Technical Reports
- Papers and Working Progress.
f.) Professional/Accomplishment
g.) Conferences, Seminars and Workshops Attended th Dates
h.) Current Research Activities
i.) Signature and Date
Applications and curriculum vitae of all interested candidates are to be forwarded to:
The Registrar,
Obafemi Awolowo University,
Ile-Ife,
Osun State.
Note
- Applicant should inform their nominated referees to send their
confidential reports to reach the same address within the same period.
- Applicant should note that only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted further.
Application Deadline 7th September, 2015.
