University Librarian Job at The University of Uyo

The University of Uyo is classified by the National Universities Commission (NUC), for funding purposes, as one of the second generation Universities in Nigeria even though it was founded as a Federal University in 1991.
On inception, it inherited the two campuses of the former University of Cross River State, which it replaced. The latter was founded in 1983 as a State University. The University currently has twelve faculties. It occupies a Town Campus and its Annexe and a Main Campus which is a few kilometers away from the Town Campus and its Annexe. The University is committed to the development of highest academic standards both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The position will be filled in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act No. 11 of 1993 and the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Amendment Act 2003.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position of:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Uyo

Duties

• The University Librarian shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the overall administration of the University Library, branches and extension and for providing library services for the entire University Community.

• Be professionally qualified and practicing librarians;
• Possess a good honours degree from a recognized University, plus a higher degree (preferably a Ph.D in Library Science) with at least 15 (fifteen)’years of relevant experience, preferably in a University or other institutions of higher learning;
• Not be below the rank of a Deputy Librarian, or its equivalent.
• Must be computer literate.
• Have contributed to knowledge through research and publications in reputable journals, as well as possess proven records of sound administrative leadership;

• The tenure of the University Librarian, as a Principal Officer of the University, is for five years.

• Full names,
• Post sought,
• Date and place of birth,
• Nationality;
• Permanent home and current contact addresses;
• Email addresses,
• Marital status;
• Academic/professional qualifications (attach photocopies of all certificates),
• Previous working experience (giving duration, posts held and salary),
• Details of research work and publications attach evidence where applicable),
• Extra-curricular activities,
• Names and addresses of 3 (three) Referees, one of whom must be m a position to supply academic, and/or professional reference.