Librarians at Edwin Clark University

Edwin Clark University, a fully residential and the 60th Private University in Nigeria, commenced academic activities in 2015 following its approval by the Federal Government. The University, reputed for knowledge and development, recently recorded another plus with the approval granted to it to run the first degree programme in Law by both the Council of Legal Education and the National Universities Commission.

Applications are invited from suitable qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Delta

Details

• The Edwin Clark University (ECU) Librarian shall be the head of the University’s Libraries and library services.
• He shall be responsible for acquiring, organizing, managing, distribution of library services, and other roles that may be assigned by the Governing Council and or the Proprietor.
• He shall be responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the overall administration of the University Library and the conditions of library services in the University, the Departments and the entire University community.

Qualification

• Applicants should possess a First Degree in Library Sciences and relevant Master Degree from recognized and reputable University/Universities. A Ph.D in Library Sciences will be an added advantage;
• Have at minimum, garnered fifteen (15) years of post- graduation experience, five (5) years of which must be in University administration;
• Be a certified Librarian with evidence of membership of recognized professional bodies such as Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN);
• Must have risen to the rank of DepUty University Librarian in a recognised University system;
• Must fully understand the complexity of a University system;
• Be ICT compliant and have sufficient capacity to manage a digital library system;
• Possess personal integrity and demonstrate transparency in public and private life;
• Must not have a criminal record;
• Be a person who is mentally and physically fit with verifiable certificates to that effect.

Tenure

• In addition, Applicants are to note that the appointment to the office of a University Librarian, is for a period of five (5) years effective from the date of appointment and commencement of duty, with a possibility of serving a second tenure of another five (5) years.

Remuneration
The remuneration and other conditions of service will be determined by the University Council and or the Proprietor, in line with prevailing standards.

Job Title: Law Librarian

Location: Delta

Details

• The Law Librarian shall be in charge of the University’s Faculty of Law Library;
• He shall be responsible to the University Librarian for the management and overall development of the Law Library and the services provided thereof.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have obtained a Law (LL. B) and Bachelor of Law from the Law School, including a Master Degree in Library and Information Science or in Law Librarianship. Possession of a Doctorate Degree will be an added advantage:
• Applicants should have a good background in Law Library and Information Science or in Law Librarianship
• Have at minimum, garnered ten (10) year experience in Law Librarianship and have sufficient capacity to manage a digital Law Library;
• Must have the ability to develop, expand, stock digital Law Journals, Manuals, Reports, Books, Legal Digests and other documents:
• Must be research oriented in analyzing and evaluating the validity of sourced materials
• Must fully understand the complexity of University system:
• Must show evidence of membership of a recognized professional body;
• Must display good leadership skills, possess personal integrity and show commitment to work;
• Must not have criminal record;
• Be a person who is mentally and physically fit with verifiable certificates to that effect.

Remuneration
The remuneration and other conditions of service will be determined by the University management, with the approval of the Governing Council and or Proprietor, in line with prevailing standards.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit fifteen (15) copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae and include names and addresses of at least three Referees.

All required documents from Applicants should be sent electronically, to: [email protected] and MUST equally submit fifteen (15) hard copies of the documents to:
The Office of the Registrar,
Edwin Clark University,
Kiagbodo, Delta State,
P. M. B. 101, Ughelli,
Delta State, Nigeria.

Note

• All Appcations should be addressed to the Registrar, Edwin Clark University, Kiagbodo, Delta State.
• Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified

Application Deadline  31st March, 2021.