INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN A 5-DAY NATIONAL WORKSHOP/AGM FOR MLA-NG

In line with the MLA-NG mandate of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in promoting professional excellence, access to information and quality service delivery by the Medical Information Professionals. The MLA is organizing a national workshop on the theme “The place of Medical Information Professionals in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”. The workshop is designed to equip participants with the professional skill in assisting Medical Professionals to achieving SDGs.

You are hereby invited to attend the workshop scheduled as follows:

1. Date: 13th – 18th November, 2016

Arrival: 13th November, 2016

Departure: 18th November, 2016

2. Venue: Conference Hall, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bingham University Jos Campus, Plateau State.

3. Theme: The place of Medical Information Professionals in achieving SDGs

4. Sub-Themes:

·        Medical Librarians as drivers to achieving SDGs

·        Evidence-Based Medicine: The key to the success of Medical Professionals in Achieving SDGs

·        Knowledge Management for healthcare service delivery in achieving SDGs

·        Quality Healthcare: The role of Medical Information Professionals in achieving SDGs

·        Promoting Universal Medical Literacy via appropriate media for achieving SDGs

·        Ethics and Responsibilities of Medical Librarians in achieving SDGs

5. Target Audience: Medical Librarians, Librarians, Medical Information Professionals, Information Scientist, Medical Record Managers, Archivist, Documentalist, Researchers, Exhibitors, Publishers, Booksellers and friends of the library etc.

6. Registration Fee: N25, 000 (covers conference materials, certificate, bag, refreshment lunch etc.) Undergraduate N15,000

7. Accommodation: Delegates are to make arrangement for their accommodation

8. Mode of Payment: Please pay into our Bank Account using the following details below:

Bank: United Bank for Africa

Account Name: Medical Library Association of Nigeria

Account No: 1014499718

9. Note: For further enquiries contact

Dr. Daniel Abubakar                               Mrs. Agnes Oye                    

LOC Chairman                                           National Chairman                    

08032436603                                              08023683998                                  

abubakardb1968@yahoo.com                    sholazoye@yahoo.com    

Librarian Job@ Federal University Birnin Kebbi

The Federal University Birnin Kebbi, was established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in February, 2013. It is located in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Nigeria.
The University hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the under-listed post in substantive capacity:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Kebbi

The Position

The University Librarian is one of the Principal Officers of the University.

He or She is the head of the University Library.
The University Librarian is responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the overall administration of the University Library.

Qualifications

Candidate for the post shall:

Possess a good honours degree not below second class Lower Division in Library Science/ Library Information Science and a Ph.D degree in Library Science, Library Information Science, computer Science Education or Social Sciences from recognized University/Universities.

Minimum of fifteen (15) years experience in Library in an institution of higher learning at least five (5) of which must be in a University Library.
Hold the rank of a Deputy University Librarian in the University.
Be a registered member of the Library Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN);
Have published papers in professionally refereed journals;
Be computer literate and proficient in relevant computer applications
Note: People who are over sixty (60) years of age as at the date of this publication are not eligible to apply Also, retired public servants who had put in pensionable years of service before their retirement/withdrawal of service, are not eligible to apply.
Salary and Conditions of Service

The Salary and conditions of service for the post shall be as obtainable for the post of University Librarian in Nigerian Federal Universities and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Council of the University.

Application Closing Date

2nd September, 2016.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates submit twenty (20) copies of their applications and curriculum vitae including photocopies of all their credentials addressed to:

The Registrar,

Federal University Birnin Kebbi,

P.M.B 1157,

Along Birnin Kebbi - Kalgo Road Birnin Kebbi,

Kebbi State,

Nigeria.

The post being applied for shall be indicated on the top left corner of the envelopes. The curriculum vitae shall contain:

·         Full Names (Surname first in capital letters)

·         Place and Date of Birth

·         Marital Status

·         Number and Ages of Children

·         Email and Telephone numbers

·         Postal Address

·         Permanent Home Address

·         Nationality

·         State of Origin and LGA

·         Schools attended an qualifications obtained with dates

·         Working experience including positions held with dates

·         Proof of current membership of professional bodies

·         List and evidence of publications if any (where applicable)

·         Names and Addresses of 3 referees

Applicants are also required to request three (3) referees to report on them under confidential cover, addressed to:

The Registrar,

Federal University Birnin Kebbi,

P.M.B. 1157,

Along Birnin Kebbi - Kalgo Road,

Birnin Kebbi,

Kebbi State,

Nigeria.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.

University Librarian Job@ Ajayi Crowther University

Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo was founded by the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) and licenced by the Federal Republic of Nigeria in January 2005 to operate as a private university. It is located on Oyo-Ogbomoso Road on the site of old St. Andrew’s College, Oyo. Its vision is "to be a top-class institution in the pursuit of knowledge and scholarship through teaching, learning, research and exemplary service to humanity" and its mission "to produce graduates who are imbued with the fear of God and sense of service to humanity and ihö are endowed with a well rounded education to enable them operate successfully both as private entrepreneurs and topflight workers in the private and public sectors of the nation’s economy".

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian
Location: Oyo
Job Description

The University Librarian shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the University Library and as the Coordinator of all Library services In the University.

The University Librarian, as a Principal Officer of the University is expected to participate In the total life of the University which requires living in Oyo town.

Qualifications

The candidate must possess a good honours degree and a Masters degree in Library Science or Information Science and be sufficiently familiar with Computer applications to Library operations. Possession of a Doctorate degree will be an added advantage.

The candidate should not be more than 55 years old by 1st October 2016.

Experience:

The candidate must have at least 15 years postgraduate experience, 10 of which must be in Senior Management position In the University or comparable institution and be well published in recognized and reputable journals.

Terms and Conditions of Service
The University Librarian shall hold office for five years single term. The remuneration and other conditions of service are as may determined from time to time by the Governing Council.

Application Closing Date
10th August, 2016.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit 20 word processed copies of their applications and Curriculum Vitae giving information in the following format:

• Full names with Surname in Capitals
• Post desired and Department
• Date of birth, Town and State of Origin
• Nationality
• Religion and Denomination
• Current Postal Address
• Permanent Home Address (with Telephone No)
• Marital Status
• Names, Number and Ages of Children
• Name and Address of Spouse
• Name and Address of Next of Kin
• Institutions attended with dates
• Academic! Professional Qualifications
• Work Experience from Date and Status of First Appointment
• Present employment, status, salary and employer
• List of publications in details (where applicable) I.e. Books, journals, Contributions to Books, Papers presented at National/International Conferences, Proceedings, Articles for Publication In Journals, Articles accepted for Publication in Books, Books for Publication, Research Works, Public Lecture presentations.
• Professional Accomplishments, Conferences/Seminars and Workshops attended with dates, Professional Record including Study and Research stays abroad.
• Extra-curricular activities and any other relevant information,
• Names and Addresses of 3 Referees whose reports should be sealed and submitted along with the application. Two of the referees must be authorities in the candidate’s area of specialization.

The post applied for are to be indicated at the top-left corner of the sealed envelope containing the application.

All applications should be addressed to:
The Registrar,
Ajayi Crowther University,
P.M.B. 1066,
Oyo,
Oyo State.

Note

In all instances, verifiable professional, academic, moral and spiritual references are prerequisites.

Successful applicants must be willing to reside In Oyo.