University of Port Harcourt Vacancy for University Librarian

The University Port Harcourt, currently invites applications from suitably qualified Candidates for the post of University Librarian, which will become vacant on December 6, 2015.


We hereby, invite application for the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Port Harcourt

Qualifications and Experience

• The right Candidate for the job must possess a good honours degree in Library/Information Science from a recognized university, with at least, fourteen (14) years relevant post-qualification experience, preferably in a university.
• The preferred Candidate must show verifiable evidence of substantial contribution to knowledge through research and scholarly publications in reputable journals within and outside Nigeria.
• In addition, the Candidate should be proficient in management and administrative procedures. The Candidate should be able to initiate high impact research and be knowledgeable in the application of computer software and modern Library operations/services, especially the e-Library platform. The Candidate must be a registered member of the Library Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) among other relevant professional associations.

• The University Librarian is a Principal Officer of the University responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the University Library and coordination of all Library services, its Colleges, Faculties, Schools, Institutes, Centres and other teaching and research Units.
• The successful Candidate will be expected to provide requisite administrative and academic leadership.

• The conditions attached to the position are as generally applicable in the Nigeria University System and as may, from time to time, be determined by the University Governing Council.
• The appointment shall be for a single term of five (5), years.

• Full Name
• Post Desired
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• State of Origin
• Nationality
• Permanent Home Address
• Current Postal Address
• E-mail Address
• Marital Status
• Number of Children with Names and Ages
• Institutions Attended (with dates)
• Academic Qualifications (with dates)
• Professional Qualifications (with dates) where applicable
• List of Publication with Details of Titles, Publishers or Journals, Dates and Pages (where applicable)
• Working Experience, General and Specific Experiences (with dates)
• Details of Administrative Experience and Service to the Community
• Present Employment, Status, Salary (Detailing work schedule)
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Names and Addresses of Three Referees (two of whom must be professionals or authorities in relevant fields).