Librarian Job @ Engineer Babatunde Adewale Odufuwa Foundation

Engineer Babatunde Adewale Odufuwa Foundation has been involved in all tiers of Tertiary education at various levels from Polytechnic, University and Professional Institutions in Nigeria. The Foundation is currently seeking exceptional and professional hands to achieve the aims and objectives of these different Institutions.

Applications are hereby invited from qualified, innovative and creative candidates to occupy vacant staff position as follows:
Job Title: Librarian
Location: Any City, Nigeria
Requirement

        ·            A degree in Librarianship.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit 4 word processed copies of their applications and Curriculum Vitae giving the following 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 Address (with Telephone Number)
• Marital Status
• Names, Number and Ages of children
• Name and Address of Spouse
• Name and Address of Next of Kin
• Institutions attended with date
• Academic/Professional Qualifications
• Work Experience from Date and Status of First Appointment
• Present employer, status, salary
• 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 in authorities in the applicant’s area of specialization.

All applications should be addressed and mailed to the address below:
The Secretary,
Engineer Babatunde Adewale Odufuwa Foundation,
4, Olaide Tomori Street,
Off Simbiat Abiola Way,
Ikeja,
Lagos State.

Application Closing Date
15th November, 2016.

Librarian Job @Abuja

JOB TITLE: LAW LIBRARIAN

An International boutique Law firm based in Abuja is looking at recruiting an experienced Librarian to work in the firm’s library.

Brief Description

Ensures cost effectiveness in all aspects of library operations. Provides strategic direction and leadership in advancing the firm’s research and documentation through the adoption of emerging technology and sound fiscal management. Strengthen communication and information between the library and other departments/units in the firm, manage the library’s multi-faceted operations especially the electronic library strategically.

Duties

· Maintains an organised library of legal reference books, periodicals, legal databases and reports.

· Researches complex legal issues for lawyers and legal staff.

· Reviews the latest publications and softwares from legal content and research companies suchas LexisNexis and WestLaw.

· Advises lawyers and legal staff on the best means of performing research for a particular legal issue.

· Interacts with external organisation such as other law libraries, publishers, vendors and other institutions as and when required.

· Coordinates with and advices other departments on the information needs of staff and visitors.

·Plan, designs, develops and implements automated systems for library operations and/or procedures, including design and maintenance of library web pages.

·Oversees the creation and maintenance of both digital and print archives; oversees the collection and processing of documents, which includes scanning, printing, photocopying etc

·Responsible for the publicity of the library services as a means of generating revenue for the firm.

·Performs other library assignments/job related duties as assigned.

           

Educational/ General Requirements

        ·  Possess a degree or equivalent qualification in Library and Information Science from a recognised institution with at least between 5-10 years relevant working experience. A diploma or degree in Law will be desirable.

        ·  Be a registered member of the Librarians' Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) and Nigerian Library Association (NLA)

        ·  Be computer literate and proficient in relevant computer applications;

    Skills

        ·    Have strong leadership and communication skills.

        ·    Be creative, proactive and self- motivated.

        ·    Have excellent interpersonal skill.

        ·    Be in good physical and mental health.

        ·    Ability to develop a work schedule, set goals, creates / implements actions plans and monitor progress towards goals.

        ·    Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships.

        ·    Skill in typing/word processing and use of personal computer/software.

        ·    Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Method of Application

Interested candidates should forward their CV to: 

recruitment@miyettilaw.com

Application Closing Date

Wednesday, 26th October, 2016.

Salary is very attractive.

Source: NLA ONLINE FORUM

2018 Cunningham Memorial International Fellowship

The purpose of the MLA Cunningham Memorial International Fellowship is to assist in the education and training of health science librarians from countries outside the United States and Canada. The Cunningham Fellowships were established in 1967 with a bequest from the estate of Eileen R. Cunningham.

The first fellowship was awarded in 1972 at the annual meeting in San Diego, CA. This program continues to train and motivate international librarians with the latest advances in the health information profession. The fellowship supports attendance at the MLA annual meeting and observation and supervised work in one or more medical libraries in the United States and Canada. The fellowship also permits access to MLA-sponsored online Continuing Education courses for a one year period beginning January of the fellowship year.

International Cooperation Section members assist in planning the fellows itinerary and schedule while in the United States, serving as hosts or host institutions for the fellow, and providing mentorship opportunities during the annual meeting.  The 2018 fellowship will conclude with the MLA annual meeting in Atlanta, Georgia.

Eligibility          

• The applicant must have both an undergraduate degree and a master's level library degree. The latter requirement may be waived. (Transcripts or a copy of your diploma and grades for courses taken at both the undergraduate and graduate levels should be sent at the same time as the application.)
• The applicant must be working or preparing to work in a health science library in his or her own country.
• The applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of a country other than the United States or Canada.
• The applicant is not required to be a member of MLA.
• Past recipients of the Cunningham fellowship are ineligible.

Terms

• The completed application with documentation must be received by December 1. Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified by March.
• Three letters of reference in English are required from responsible persons who are familiar with the applicant's qualifications. References may include officers of institutions where the applicant has worked, US officers of information, other librarians from the applicant's country, or persons in North America. These letters of reference should describe the applicant's professional and interpersonal skills. Letters should include an assessment of the applicant's sense of curiosity, ability to live alone and function in a foreign setting, and adaptability to traveling in unfamiliar places.
• The applicant must have a signed statement in English from a responsible official of the institution where he or she is working or plans to work, guaranteeing a position in a health sciences library upon his or her return.
• A TOEFL score of 500 or greater is required, except for applicants whose native language is English or whose language of instruction at the university level was English.
• All applicants must submit a single electronic audio or video file, as well as a typed transcript, responding to the questions on the application.
• The applicant must submit a project overview according to the guidelines in part VIII, “Project Goals.”
• The applicant must present a certificate of good physical health, written in English, from a licensed physician.
• The Cunningham Fellowship fund will pay a stipend toward living, travel, and tuition expenses in the United States and Canada. The amount is determined annually. These funds are for the fellow only. No support is provided for spouses or dependents.
• Payment for travel to and from the United States or Canada is the responsibility of the fellow and will not be paid from the fellowship stipend.
• Depending on the qualifications of the candidates, the jury may recommend that the Cunningham fellowship not be awarded in a given year.
• MLA will acknowledge applications upon receipt via email.

Submission Checklist

• Completed online application;
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts in English;
• Three letters of reference in English;
• Certificate of health in English;
• Statement in English indicating that you will be employed in a health sciences library in your country when you return;
• Brief essay in English (no more than 500 words), describing the goals for the fellowship according to the guidelines in part 8, "Essay on Fellowship Goals";
• If applicable, TOEFL examination results (score of 500 or greater is required) no later than December 1;
• A single digital audio or video file, plus a typed transcript, with responses to questions from part 9 of the application.

MLA will acknowledge receipt of application. All applicants must receive an email notification that the application was received by MLA on or before December 1 for applications to be considered.

Method of Application Submission

Choose the 2018 Cunningham Fellowship online application form.  The completed online form and all supporting documents must be received by December 1.  Incomplete and late submissions will not be considered.