SEASON GREETINGS

With Love and Joy, Library Tabloid  is wishing all Librarians Happy Eid-Mubarak, Merry Christmas and Glorious New Year in advance. May we have Peace, Stability and Prosperity throughout the New Year and beyond!

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LIBRARIAN JOBS @Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU)

Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU), invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the academic staff position in the Faculty/Department as indicated below:

Academic Librarians

Job Title: Senior Librarian
Location: Akwa Ibom
Department: Library Services (Reader Service unit, Processing Unit, Resources Development Unit)
Area of Specialization/Need: Academic Librarian.
Qualifications

• Applicants must possess the basic qualification of First School Leaving and the O'Level Certificate with five (5) credit passes including English Language and Mathematics for the relevant discipline respectively
• For appointment/upgrading from Librarian I to the position of Senior Librarian or equivalent, a candidate must have normally served for three years as Librarian I in a University or institution of similar status.
• In addition, candidate shall have the following qualifications:
• A Ph.D degree or equivalent professional fellowship in the relevant discipline.
• At least 5 articles published in reputable journals in the form research publications, creative and professional works.

Or

• A Master’s degree with course work and thesis (Library and Information Science, etc)
• Four(4) years teaching experience as Librarian I
• At least six (6) articles published in reputable journals in the form of research publications, creative and professional writing.
• A rating of above Satisfactory from the Department/Faculty Appointments & Promotions Committee (Academic) on his academic and administrative leadership of the department as well as demonstration of interests in community service.

Job Title: Librarian I
Location: Akwa Ibom
Department: Library Services (Reader Service unit, Processing Unit, Resources Development Unit)
Area of Specialization/Need: Academic Librarian.
Qualifications

• Applicants must possess the basic qualification of First School Leaving and the O'Level Certificate with five (5) credit passes including English Language and Mathematics for the relevant discipline respectively
• For appointment or upgrading to this position, a candidate, in addition to the requirement for Librarian II, shall possess a Ph.D degree or equivalent and shall normally have served for three years as Librarian II in a University or an institution of similar status, such as a research institution or had relevant professional experience elsewhere.

In addition, the candidate must have:

• At least two (2) articles published in reputable journal(s); or Ph.D with Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) as Chartered Librarian of Nigeria (CLN) plus one (1) journal article; or A Masters degree with course work and thesis.
• Three (3) published articles
• Four (4) years teaching experience in a University or similar institution as Librarian II
• Four (4) years professional experience in Library and Information Science as Librarian II.

Job Title: Librarian II
Location: Akwa Ibom
Department: Library Services (Reader Service unit, Processing Unit, Resources Development Unit)
Area of Specialization/Need: Academic Librarian.
Qualifications

• Applicants must possess the basic qualification of First School Leaving and the O'Level Certificate with five (5) credit passes including English Language and Mathematics for the relevant discipline respectively
• The basic qualification for appointment/upgrading to this position is a Ph.D degree or its equivalent
• Candidates without Ph.D degree may be appointed or upgraded if they possess at least, a Master’s degree with course work and thesis in the area of specialization in which the candidate is seeking appointment
• Subject of specialization, plus. a minimum of three years post qualification teaching experience as Assistant Librarian in a University or institution of similar status
• At least, one paper in a refereed conference proceeding
• A favorable report from the Department/Faculty Appointments & Promotions
• Committee (Academic)
• Holder of M.Sc. plus LRCN may be appointed as Librarian II

Job Title: Assistant Librarian
Location: Akwa Ibom
Department: Library Services (Reader Service unit, Processing Unit, Resources Development Unit)
Area of Specialization/Need: Academic Librarian.
Qualifications

• Applicants must possess the basic qualification of First School Leaving and the O'Level Certificate with five (5) credit passes including English Language and Mathematics for the relevant discipline respectively
• For appointment to this position, a candidate shall normally possess a minimum basIs Qualification of a Master’s degree with course work and thesis in the subject of specialization in which the candidate is seeking appointment.
• Second Class Upper degree in Library Science may be appointed. Or Second Class (Honours) Upper (BLIS) degree and HND (Upper Credit) in Library and Information Science or their equivalents plus CLN registration may be

Job Title: Graduate Library Assistant
Location: Akwa Ibom
Department: Library Services (Reader Service unit, Processing Unit, Resources Development Unit)
Area of Specialization/Need: Academic Librarian.
Qualifications

• Applicants must possess the basic qualification of First School Leaving and the O'Level Certificate with five (5) credit passes including English Language and Mathematics for the relevant discipline respectively
• For appointment to this position, a candidate shall normally possess a minimum basic qualification of Second Class Upper Degree in the subject of specialization in which the candidate is seeking appointment. In exceptional cases, a candidate with Second Class Lower degree with high Cumulative Grade Point Average may be considered for appointment.

Non-Teaching Staff

Job Title: Library Officer I

Location: Akwa Ibom
Department: Library Unit
Area of Specialization/Need: Library Science
Qualifications

• Applicant must possess the basic FSLC and O'Level Certificate with 5 credits passes in the relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics, plus B.SC./HND in Library Studies.
• A suitable Library Officer with 3 (three) years of continuous productive service may be so promoted.

Job Title: Library Officer II
Location: Akwa Ibom
Department: Library Unit
Area of Specialization/Need: Library Science
Qualifications

• Applicant must possess the basic FSLC and O'Level Certificate with 5 credits passes in the relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics, plus B.SC./HND in Library Studies.
• A suitable Assistant Library Officer with Diploma in Library Studies plus four (4) years working experience in similar institutions Library, may be considered.

Application Closing Date
29th January, 2016.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit 15 (fifteen) copies of their applications, photocopies of credentials, and other valid documents, accompanied by Curriculum Vitae organized as follows:

• Full names with surname in capitals
• Sex
• Date of Birth
• Nationality
• State/Local Government/Town of origin
• Marital status
• Number names and ages of children
• Post desired, and Faculty/Department
• Current Postal Address
• GSM Phone Number & e-mail address
• Permanent home address
• Institutions attended with dates
• Academic qualifications with dates
• List of publications with dates
• Working experience
• Present Employment: employee status, Salary Scale/Step
• Membership of professional bodies
• Academic honours and distinctions
• Extra curricular activities
• Names and address of 3 (three) referees, (two of whom must be authorities in candidates field of study), and who should forward reports directly to the Registrar, Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU).

All applications should be clearly marked with the "Position/Department" applied for, on the envelope, and addressed to reach:
The Registrar
Akwa Ibom State University
Ikot Akpaden,
Mkpat Enin LGA,
P.M.B. 1167,
Uyo,
Akwa Ibom State.

Source: THE punch newspaper, Monday 21 December,2015 page,27-29

http://www.hotnigerianjobs.com/hotjobs/76640/akwa-ibom-state-university-aksu-graduate-and-exper.html

WORLD HIV/AIDS DAY: The Roles of Professional Librarian

The world HIV/AIDS Day is usually held on the December 1^st of every year, this is to show support for people living with HIV, commemorate with those who have died and unite as a world to fight this disease. It provides the opportunity and a platform to create awareness, sensitize and mobilize the world towards fighting the scourge.

HIV/AIDS is a concern for both developed and developing countries because it constitutes a public health challenge to the society. Hence, everyone has a role to play in ameliorating the menace. Libraries as an institution and information center can be effective partner in fighting this dangerous disease. Librarians’, information managers can play unique and continuing roles in combating HIV/AIDS in their own little ways. The roles of this professional will include:

a) Creating awareness about HIV/AIDS through Handbill, Bulletin, Billboard e.t.c. in the libraries.

b) Provision of information to the communities about government, Agencies, Non-governmental agencies that care for people living with HIV/AIDS i.e National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Aids Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN), PEPFAR e.t.c.

c)  Placing HIV/AIDS slogan at strategic places in the libraries i. e “Know Your HIV/AIDS status, Spread the KNOWLEDGE…not the VIRUS, Don’t be a fool vulcanize your tool”.

d) Helping patients to find and identify sources of information that are relevant to their information needs on HIV/AIDS.

e) Collaborate and create Advocacy for people living with HIV/ AIDS through print and electronic media.

f)  Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) to Healthcare providers and Allied profession with evidenced based Medicine results.

“We live in a completely interdependent world, which simply means we can not escape each other. How we respond to AIDS depends, in part, on whether we understand this interdependence. It is not someone else’s problem. This is everybody’s problem” Bill Clinton.

LIBRARIAN JOBS @KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY

Kwara State University Job Recruitment

Kwara State University is a research intensive university offering undergraduate and postgraduate academic programmes. It is situated in a serene rural area of Malete, a university community with high infrastructural facilities to enhance teaching, learning and community outreach.

Applications are invited from suitably and qualified candidates to fill the following positions below:

Job Title: Librarian I (Main Library) - CONUASS 03
Location: Kwara
Department: University Library
Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a first degree in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of Second Class (Honours) Upper
• Candidates must possess a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) and registerable for PhD Degree, with a minimum of three (3) years cognate working experience in an academic library plus at least five (5) significant scholarly publications in reputable national and International outlets or Ph.D In Library and Information Science.
• Computer literacy is not required.

Job Title: Librarian I (Institutional Repository) - CONUASS 03
Location: Kwara
Department: University Library
Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a first degree in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of Second Class (Honours) Upper
• Candidates must possess a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) and registerable for PhD Degree, with a minimum of three (3) years cognate working experience in an academic library plus at least five (5) significant scholarly publications in reputable national and International outlets or Ph.D In Library and Information Science.
• Computer literacy is not required.

Job Title: Assistant Librarian (Engineering Library) - CONUASS 01
Location: Kwara
Department: University Library

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a first degree in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of Second Class (Honours) Upper
• Candidates must possess a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) and registerable for PhD Degree, with a minimum of three (3) years cognate working experience in an academic library plus at least five (5) significant scholarly publications in reputable national and International outlets or Ph.D In Library and Information Science.
• Computer literacy is not required.

Job Title: System Analyst II (Institutional Repository) - CONUASS 07
Location: Kwara
Department: University Library

Qualifications
Candidates must possess the following qualifications:

• SSCE/GCE (O’Level) or its equivalent with at least (5) Credits including English Language and Mathematics.
• Candidates must also possess a University degree in Information Technology (IT) oriented discipline, i.e. Physics, Mathematics or Statistics with a minimum of Second Class (Honours) lower Division
• Postgraduate diploma in Computer Science from a recognized University or relevant Professional certificate. (Non- ICT oriented candidates).
• Candidates shown experience in Linus; Programming and digitalization will bean added advantage

Job Title: Library Officer - CONUASS 07
Location: Kwara
Department: University Library
Slot: 2
Qualifications
Candidates must possess the following qualifications:

• SSCE/GCE (O’Level) or its equivalent with at least(5) Credits including English Language and Mathematics,
• Candidates must possess Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Information Science from a recognized Polytechnics or similar institution with a minlnstsns of Upper Credit.
• Candidates shown experience in an academic Library will bean added advantage
• Computer literate

Application Closing Date
30th December, 2015.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward 15 copies each of their applications, photocopies of their credentials and current Curriculum Vitae which should contain the following:

• Full names (Surname Last in Block Letters)
• Post Applied for
• Marital Status
• Number of Children and their ages
• Place of Birth
• Nationality and State of Origin (if Nigerian)
• Local Government Area
• Contact address
• Permanent Home address
• GSM Number and e-mail address
• Institution(s) Attended with Dates
• Academic and Professional Qualifications with Dates
• Work Experience with Dates
• Number of Publications
• Present Employment Status, Salary and Employer
• Extra Curricula Activities
• Names and Addresses of three (3) referees (two of whom must be professionals or authorities in relevant fields) who must be requested by the applicants to forward Confidential Reports on them directly to the Registrar, indicating the post applied for.

All applications should be addressed to:
The Registrar,
Kwara State University, Malete,
P.M.B 1530,
Ilorin,
Kwara State.

Note: The position applied for should be indicated in the left side corner of the sealed envelope containing the application. Candidates should also indicate their areas of specialization at the top hand corner of their CV.

Source: http://bit.ly/1RCrkzG