Librarian Jobs@ Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)

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

Job Title: Principal Librarian
Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position are expected to possess a Bachelors Degree with a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) from a reputable University and a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science and at least 8 years post qualification experience in a relevant academic Library and at least 12 publications in reputable journals. Candidates with a Ph.D. have an added advantage.

Job Title: Senior Librarian
Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position are expected to possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) from a reputable University and a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science with at least 6 years post qualification experience in a relevant academic Library. Evidence of research/publications in reputable journals is required.

Job Title: Librarian I

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position are expected to possess a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) from a reputable University and a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science with at least 3 years post qualification experience in a relevant academic Library. Candidates must be eligible for Ph.D.

Job Title: Librarian II
Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position are expected to possess a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of Second Class (Upper Division) from a reputable University and a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science. Candidates must be eligible for Ph.D.

Job Title: Library Officer
Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position must possess OND/HND, or Diploma Certificate in Library and Information Science from a reputable Institution. In addition, candidates must have five O/L credits, including English Language obtained at not more than two sittings.

Job Title: Higher Library Officer
Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for this position must possess HND or Bachelor's Degree in Library, Archival and Information Studies from a reputable institution. In addition, candidates must have five O/L credits, including English Language obtained at not more than two sittings.

Job Title: Senior Library Officer
Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library
Qualifications and Experience

Candidates applying for the post of Senior Library Officer must possess HND/Bachelor's Degree in Library and Information Science from a reputable institution with at least 4 years post qualification experience in a relevant academic Library.

Method of Application
Applicants are required to submit 25 copies of their Applications and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae giving the following information in order as listed below:

• Full Name (Surname first in capital letters).
• Post Applied for (State the Department/Unit)
• Date and place of birth (attach birth certificate/sworn affidavit).
• Nationality.
• State of Origin, Senatorial District and Local Government Area (if a Nigerian)
• Permanent Home Address.
• Current Postal Address / including G.S.M. Telephone number and E-mail Address.
• Marital Status.
• Number of Children and their Ages.
• Institutions attended with dates.
• Academic/Professional qualifications and distinctions obtained with dates (attach copies of credentials).
• Work Experience with dates.
• Present Employment, Status and Salary (if any).
• Research interests and activities
• Conferences / courses attended (state titles of papers presented if any).
• Professional accomplishment.
• Publications with date.
• Service to national and international bodies.
• Extra-Curricular Activities.
• Any physical challenge?
• Names and address of three (3) referees who must have been closely associated with Candidates’ academic/work experience.

Candidates applying for this position are advised to request their referees to forward confidential reports on them directly to the Registrar. The reports should be duly marked “Confidential”.

Applications and Curriculum Vitae of all interested candidates are to be forwarded to the Registrar, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife - Osun State. “For the attention of Director of Personnel Affairs" Only the applications of short- listed candidates will be acknowledged.