Librarian Job @ Kaduna State University

Kaduna State University - The post of the University Librarian, Kaduna State University, Kaduna is presently vacant. In accordance with the provision of the Kaduna State University Law, the position is hereby advertised for interested persons to apply, Interested applicants are requested to note the following:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Kaduna
The Job

• The University Librarian shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the provision of Library services in the University and its constituent Departments and Campuses

Qualifications and Experience
Candidates applying for the position of the University Librarian must possess the following:

• PhD in Library Science or in Library arid Information Science.
• Considerable academic publications
• At least 15 years relevant working experience in a Tertiary institution, preferably in a recognized university
• Be a registered member of the Librarians Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN)

Conditions of Service

• The appointment for the post of University Librarian will be for a single term of five years only.
• Salary and allowances shall be as applicable to the post of University Librarian in Nigerian Public Universities and as may be defined by the State Government and University Council from time to time.
• The candidate shall not be more than 60 years at the time of application.
• Individuals who have served as University Librarians in any University in the past Eight (8) years or who are currently serving as University librarians need not apply.

Application Closing Date
17th October, 2016.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates must forward Twenty-five (25) copies each of their credentials, signed and dated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with the following information:

• Full name - Surname first
• Marital status
• Number of children, including the age of each child
• Date and place of birth ,Local Government Area, State of Origin and Nationality
• Current postal address
• Educational qualifications obtained with dates
• Academic and Professional bodies/Associations
• Work experience, status and salary level
• Publications
• Hobbies
• Names and addresses of three referees one of whom must be the present employer.

Submission of Applications
Applicant are to submit their Application (Application letter and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) {attaching photocopies of relevant credentials}) under confidential cover in an envelope sealed and marked "Post of University Librarian, Kaduna State University" and addressed to:
The Registrar & Secretary to Council,
Kaduna State University,
Tafawa Balewa Way,
PM B, 2339,
Kaduna State.
Note: The University shall not entertain any correspondence from any candidate on this matter.