Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Job Vacancy for a Librarian, July 2013
By the authority of the Governing Council of the University, the post of the University Librarian of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria is hereby advertised in accordance with the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Decree No 11 of 1993 as further amended by Decree No 11 of 1996 and 2012 to commence the process
for the appointment of substantive University Librarian. Interested candidates who meet requisite qualifications and cognate experience as specified below are invited to apply.
Position: Librarian
Duties:
The University Librarian shall be responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the overall administration of the University Library, its branches and extension and for providing library services for the entire University community.
Qualifications and Experience
Candidates for this post must:
- Be professionally qualified and be practicing librarians.
- Be computer literate and proficient in computer applications.
- Be registered member of the Librarians Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN).
- Possess a good Honours Degree in Library and Information Science from a recognized University, plus a higher Degree (preferably Ph.D) with at least 15 (fifteen) years relevant experience, preferably in a University or other institutions of higher learning.
- Have contributed to knowledge through research and publications in reputable journals, as well as possess proven records of sound administrative leadership.
Tenure: The tenure of the University Librarian, as a Principal Officer of the University, is for a single tenure of 5 (five) years.
Salary and Conditions of Service: The successful applicant will be placed on CONUASS7 with relevant fringe benefits, and will equally enjoy all allowances normally attached to the position of Principal Officers in Nigerian Universities.
Method of Application: Applicants should submit 20 (twenty) copies each of their applications and curriculum vitae indicating full names; date and place of birth; nationality: state of origin; permanent home and current contact addresses: marital status; number and ages of children, academic/professional qualifications (attach photocopies of all certificates); previous working experience (giving duration, posts held and salary): present employment (giving rank and salary); details of research work and publications (attach evidence where applicable); extra-curriculum activities; names and addresses of (three) referees, one of whom must be in a position to supply academic and/or professional reference.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Registrar & Secretary to Council, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Samaru Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. (f) Reference Letters: Referees are to send their reports on candidates under confidential cover directly to the Registrar and Secretary to Council as addressed above.
(g) Closing Date: the closing date for the receipt of the applications is
28th August 2013. N.B This Advertisement supersedes our earlier publication of 21
st January, 2013.