Librarian Jobs @Lead City University (LCU)

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

Job Title: Lecturer II
Location: Ibadan
Area of Specialization: Library and Information Science
Requirement

• Candidates should possess a Ph.D degree in the relevant discipline

Salary and Fringe Benefits

• Condition of service is highly attractive. Appointments are pensionable. Salary entry points on the CONUASS scale is what's generally applicable in Federal universities and can also be negotiated. Other fringe benefits include Retirement/ pension fund, Group life and disability insurance, Medical Aid and Housing.
• The university’s Microfinance Bank also empowers staff area of property acquisition and wealth creation.

Job Title: Lecturer I
Location: Ibadan
Area of Specialization: Library and Information Science
Requirement

• Candidates should possess a Ph.D degree in the relevant discipline with evidence of scholarly publications and not less than 3 years cognate experience in the University system.
• In addition, they should also be able to supervise student’s projects.

Job Title: Senior Lecturer
Location: Ibadan
Area of Specialization: Library and Information Science
Requirement

• Candidates must have not less than 5 years cognate experience in the university or comparable institution.

Job Title: Reader
Location: Ibadan
Area of Specialization: Library and Information Science
Requirement

• Candidates must have not less than 8 years cognate experience in the university or comparable institution.

Job Title: Professor
Location: Ibadan
Area of Specialization: Library and Information Science
Requirements

• Candidates should be matured scholars with a PhD degree in the relevant field and not less than 10 years cognate experience in a University or comparable Institution.
• The candidates should have substantial number of scholarly books and other publications in reputable journals. They should be able to provide academic leadership, initiate and carry out independent research, as well supervise research work of their students.
• Evidence of skills and competence in administration is essential.

Salary and Fringe Benefits

• Condition of service is highly attractive. Appointments are pensionable. Salary entry points on the CONUASS scale is what's generally applicable in Federal universities and can also be negotiated. Other fringe benefits include Retirement/ pension fund, Group life and disability insurance, Medical Aid and Housing.
• The university’s Microfinance Bank also empowers staff area of property acquisition and wealth creation.

Application Closing Date
22nd March, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send Ten copies of applications and curriculum vitae (see CV Format below) to: leadcity@lcu.edu.ng
And
Hard copies should be sent to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
Lead City University Express Way,
Toll Gate Area,
P. O. Box 30678,
Secretariat - Ibadan,
Oyo State.
Click Here to View CV Format (PDF)

Note

• All application should be submitted before the closing date. The process of selection will commence thereafter and will cease only after the positions have been properly filled.
• Active retirees from universities and comparable institutions are encouraged to apply as well.
• Qualified candidates should stipulate the nature of appointments that interest them (Full Time / Part Time/ Sabbatical Position).

Librarian Job @ Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra

Applications are invited from suitable qualified candidates for the position below:
Job Title: University Librarian
Location: Anambra
The Person

The University Librarian is the Head and Officer in charge of the University Library and shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and coordination of all Library and E-Library Services in the University and its Campuses, Colleges, Faculties, Departments and other research Units.

Qualification and Experience

• The candidate for the post of the University Librarian must possess a Doctorate degree in Library Science from a recognized University or a Doctorate Degree plus a post graduate Diploma in Librarianship and Membership of the relevant professional bodies.
• The candidate must, possess at least eighteen (18) years post qualification experience with adequate publications in reputable National and international Journals.
• He must possess adequate leadership experience as well as high degree of competence, integrity and dependability.
• The person must be computer literate and be able to use the internet for information gathering and dissemination.
• Candidates must have been a Deputy Librarian for at least five(5) years.
• The candidate must not be more than sixty (60) years at the time of assumption of office.

Conditions of Service

• The appointment must be a single term of five (5) years and conditions of service applicable as in the public service and the University system as determined by the Governing Council shall apply.

Application Closing Date
5th April, 2017.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit fifteen (15) copies of their application and Curriculum Vitae with copies of their credentials. The Curriculum Vitae should be compiled as follows:

• Name in full; surname first
• Place and date of birth
• Permanent contact address
• Current contact address if different from (c) above
• Marital status
• No. of Children with age.
• State of origin
• Nationality
• Gender
• Institutions attended with dates
• Academic and professional qualifications with dates
• Working experience
• Present employment including current salary
• Extracurricular activities
• Names and addresses of three (3) Referees

All applications should be submitted to:
The Vice-Chancellor,
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University,
P.M.B. 6059,
Igbariam,
Anambra State.

Note

• Candidates must ask the Referees to write confidential report on them and forward it to Vice-Chancellor, via the address above.
• The Application must be marked at the top left of the envelop, "University Librarian's position".

Travel Grant Opportunity: Hinari Access to Research for Health Programme

Funding Opportunity Description

This award will provide funding for a Health Sciences Librarian to receive training in the Hinari Programme at Texas Christian University on May 4, 2017 – May 5, 2017. The Hinari Programme, set up by WHO together with major publishers, enables low- and middle- income countries to gain access to one of the world's largest collections of biomedical and health literature. Up to 15,000 journals (in 30 different languages), up to 47,000 e-books, up to 100 other information resources are now available to health institutions in more than 100 countries, areas and territories benefiting many thousands of health workers and researchers, and in turn, contributing to improve world health.

Eligibility

•         The applicant must hold a graduate degree in library or information science.

•         Applicant must be currently employed as a health sciences or medical librarian and have an interest in nursing, community health, consumer health, or international librarianship.

•         In exceptional cases, consideration will be given to an outstanding candidate not meeting eligibility criteria outlined above.

•         Preference will be given to applicants from low-to-middle income countries or those in countries with whom the Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences maintains current connections with through our global endeavors.

Funding Details

This award will cover airline, hotel, and registration costs for one individual, up to a maximum of $5,000 (USD).

Application Requirements: Submit (1) Letter of intent indicating how this training will benefit you and those you serve. This letter should address the following question “What do you expect to gain professionally and/or personally by attending the HINARI Programme”? (2) current resume / vita, (3) names and contact information of three professional references.

Closing Dates

Applications are due by February 28, 2017.

Contact and Application Submission Information

Christopher R. Watts, Ph.D.

Assistant Dean for Strategic Initiatives

Texas Christian University

TCU Box 297450

Fort Worth, TX 76129

c.watts@tcu.edu

817-257-6878

Librarian Job@ IFLA Headquarters

Job Title: Policy and Research Officer

The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) is looking for a new Policy and Research Officer to work on Internet governance and digital issues.

The Internet plays an indispensable role in achieving key library objectives – access to information, freedom of expression, individual empowerment. But for it to do so, risks must be managed. The open architecture of the Internet is challenged by both public and private actors. Individuals face threats to their privacy from companies and governments.

Key areas of Responsibility

The successful candidate will lead IFLA Headquarters’ work on Internet governance and digital issues on a day-to-day basis. They will coordinate IFLA’s engagement in the Internet Governance Forum process, and our advocacy around public access to the Internet. They will be on top of current policy questions, supporting the development of policies and positions as appropriate. They will also have an eye on the future, and emerging opportunities, as well as maintaining a strong focus on ensuring that IFLA’s work is relevant and valuable to its members.

Location      

IFLA Headquarters is located in The Hague (next to The Hague Central Station) in The Netherlands.

This is a full-time position (36 h/week), with a provisional start-date of 1 April, and a contract running until the end of 2018, with possible extension to be determined subsequently.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in library or information studies or an equivalent qualification;
• A higher degree, or its equivalent, in library or information studies or a related field (desirable)
• Awareness of issues in the information environment, the library profession;
• Experience in working in a distributed, international team;
• Experience in an international membership organisation.

Additionally, the candidate will have:

• Understanding of, and interest in, digital rights and/or internet governance issues, especially as relating to libraries;
• Strong research and analytical skills: demonstrable ability to provide rapid analysis of texts and events in order to inform positions and decision-making;
• Strategic thinking: demonstrable ability to contextualise, spot opportunities and plan for the long-term;
• Strong communication skills: fluent in English, both written and oral and fully competent in using the web and social media;
• Organisation skills: ability to juggle different tasks and priorities to maximise effectiveness;
• Interpersonal skills: demonstrable ability to relate to and build up relationships with, people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds, inside and outside the organisation. A sense of diplomacy and the ability to convey this in writing;
• Demonstrable understanding of the policy process, including policy development;
• Demonstrable project management skills;
• A commitment to participative management practices, workplace diversity and to working effectively within a team environment;
• Proficiency in one of the other official languages of IFLA (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Russian, Spanish);

Salary

The gross monthly salary offered will be € 3,570 per month in line with the Collective Agreement of Public Libraries in The Netherlands.  You will also receive a holiday allowance (8% of your annual salary), an end of year bonus and enjoy 25 days of holidays per year.  You will also participate in IFLA’s group pension scheme.

Closing date

The closing date is 27 February 2017.  Due to the high volume of applications we are expecting to receive, interested candidates are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible.

How to apply

Please send your CV including a motivation letter addressing the responsibilities and skills required for the position in English to vacancies@ifla.org.  Only candidates with valid documentation to work in EU will be considered.

For more information visit: http://www.ifla.org/node/11190