Job For College Librarian at Adeyemi College of Education

Established in 1964, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, remains one of the foremost teacher training institutions in Nigeria. In recent times, it has emerged as a pacesetter in teacher education. Apart from the award of NCE certificates, it started running Degree programmes in 1982 in affiliation with Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. Presently, the College has a vacancy for the position of College Librarian. Therefore, Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: College Librarian Location: OndoDuties and Responsibilities

• The College Librarian shall be responsible to the Provost for the administration of the College Library with particular emphasis on the virtual library as an effective complement to the conventional library, and the coordination of Library Services in all the teaching units of the College.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidate must not be more than 59 years as at the time of appointment
• Applicant must not be below the rank of Principal Librarian in a College of Education or Polytechnic.
• Applicant must possess an MLS with at least 18 years cognate experience
• Relevant publications in journals and textbooks equivalent to that of a Chief Lecturer is a must
• Possession of a PhD in Library/Information Science will be an added advantage

ICT Competency:

• With a robust and scalable ICT infrastructure, Adeyemi College of Education has become a leading ICT institution in the country. The digitization of all College documents from 1964, the development of an electronic archival system as well as the deployment of an Electronic Document Management System that will usher in a full paperless administration make it mandatory for interested applicants for the position of College Librarian to be those that can effectively drive a 21st century e-compliant Library in line with global standards.

Conditions of Service

• The successful applicant for the position shall be placed on CONPCASS 9
• Other relevant benefits and allowances are as spelt out in the Conditions of Service for Colleges of Education and as approved by the Governing Council
• The appointment shall be for an initial period of five (5) years but renewable for another term of five (5) years, subject to satisfactory performance and no more.

How To Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty-five (25) copies of their Applications as well as photocopies of credentials and Curriculum Vitae which should contain the following information below:

• Full Names with Surname underlined
• Place and Date of Birth
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Name of Spouse
• Number and Ages of Children
• State of Origin/Local Government
• Permanent Address
• Current Postal Address and Contact Telephone Number(s)
• E-mail Address
• Name and Address of Next of Kin
• Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
• Qualifications (Academic and Professional)
• Working Experience with Dates
• Names, Addresses and Positions of Three (3) Referees
• Name andAddress of Present Employer
• Publications
• Any other relevant information.

Applications should be submitted under confidential cover in an envelope marked “College Librarian” at the upper left-corner and forwarded to: The Registrar, Adeyemi College of Education, P.M.B. 520, Ondo, Ondo State. Applicants are also required to submit the electronic copies of their Applications, credentials and Curriculum Vitae in PDF format to: [email protected]

Application Deadline 25th March, 2019.

Note

• Candidates should inform their three (3) referees to forward references on them marked “Confidential” to reach the office of the Registrar before the closing date.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.