Librarian Job@ University of Benin

University of Benin, Benin City, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the Non-Academic position below:
Job Title: University Librarian
Location: Benin City, Edo
Job Description

• The University Librarian shall be responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and coordination of the Library services in the University and its Campuses, Colleges, Faculties, Schools, Institutions, Departments and other teaching or research Units.

The Person

• Applicants for the post of University Librarian must have, in the past, exhibited considerable degree of competence, responsiveness, demonstrable integrity and transparency on matters of Library administration and management.
• Applicants must be in good health and able to endure the rigours of the duties of the University Librarian. Also, candidates must possess the following qualities: vision, proven academic distinction, managerial ability, integrity and transparency in private and public life.
• In addition, candidates should have the ability to develop linkages with the external communities to support the emerging needs of the University, command respect and arouse cooperation and loyalty to staff and students of the University.
• Candidates are to write in not more than five hundred (500) words, their vision for the University Library Services Development and management for the next five years.
• Prospective candidates must show innovative approaches to the running of an ICT driven Library, working at the highest level of efficiency to promote and sustain a vibrant Library including an e-library of world class standard with up to date volumes.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a good honours degree in Library Science and a Ph.D in Library and Information Science. Must have contributed to knowledge through copious research and publications in reputable journals.

Plus:

• Fifteen (15) years post-qualification experience and must have risen to the position of Deputy University Librarian in a University setting or similar institutions.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• The successful candidate shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years only but may upon satisfactory performance be extended by Council for a further period of one year (and no more) on such terms and conditions applicable to Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined by appropriate University Laws and Governing Council.
• Candidates who do not have the required five (5) years for a full term before retirement need not apply.
• The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of University Librarian of all Nigerian Federal Universities and as may be determined from time-to-time by the Government/Governing Council as appropriate.

Job Title: Deputy University Librarian
Location: Benin City, Edo
Job Description

• Deputy University Librarian shall be responsible to the University Librarian for the administration of libraries (both Central and Faculty Libraries) and for providing library services from these to the entire University community.

The Person

• Applicant for the post of Deputy University Librarian must have in the past exhibited considerable degree of competence, responsiveness on matters of administration and management of the Library.
• He/She will be responsible to the University Librarian.

Qualifications

• Applicant must possess a good University degree in Library Science and a Ph.D in Library and Information Science with fifteen (15) publications with at least 10 years relevant experience.
• Applicant must have contributed to knowledge through research and publications in reputable journals.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of Deputy University Librarian of all Nigerian Federal Universities and as may be determined from time-to-time by the Government/Governing Council as appropriate.

Application Closing Date
22nd August, 2018.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) copies of their Applications, vision statement and detailed Curriculum Vitae, highlighting among others, the following:

• Full Names
• Place and Date of Birth
• Home Address
• Contact Address
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children (if any)
• Institutions attended with Dates
• Academic Qualifications Obtained with Date
• Working Experience
• Present Employment, indicating present status and salary
• Extra Curriculum Activities
• Referees (3)

Each applicant must have three (3) referees who should be requested by the applicant to forward their referees’ report under confidential cover by Courier Service directly to the Vice Chancellor.

All applications should be submitted by Courier Services under confidential cover in sealed envelopes marked "Post Desired" e.g. Deputy University Librarian, UNIBEN" to reach the:

Office of the Registrar,
University of Benin,
P.M.B. 1154,
Benin City,
Edo State,
Nigeria.
Note: Only the applications of short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.

Librarian Job@ Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State

The Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the under listed position below:

Job Title: Assistant Lecturer
Location: Lafia, Nasarawa
Faculty: Education
Department: Library and Information Science
Requirements

·     The candidate must have a good second class honours degree in the relevant field from a recognized institution plus a Masters degree.

·         Discipline: B. Library and Information Science

Job Title: Lecturer II
Location: Lafia, Nasarawa
Faculty: Education
Department: Library and Information Science
Requirements

·    The candidate must have a Ph.D degree in the relevant field from a recognized institution or a Masters degree plus one (1) journal publication and at least three (3) years post qualification teaching and research experience at the University level.

·         Discipline: B. Library and Information Science

Job Title: Senior Lecturer
Location: Lafia, Nasarawa
Faculty: Education
Department: Library and Information Science
Requirements

·        The candidate must have a Ph.D degree in the relevant field from a recognized institution plus six (6) years post qualification teaching and research experience.

·         The candidate must also have a minimum of seven (7) publications in reputable journals with evidence of continuous research and ability to supervise graduate students.

·         Discipline: B. Library and Information Science

Job Title: Professor
Location: Lafia, Nasarawa
Faculty: Education
Department: Library and Information Science
Requirements

·      The candidate who must already be a Professor must have had twenty (20) publications, five (5) of the total number of publications should be offshore (15 of which must be journal articles) and record of supervision of Ph.D and Masters Students.

·         Discipline: B. Library and Information Science

Conditions of Services
The conditions of service are as obtainable in Nigerian Universities and as approved by Federal University Lafia Governing Council.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward ten (10) word processed Applications and photocopies of detailed Curriculum Vitae with copies of credentials addressed to:
The Registrar,
Federal University Lafia,
P.M.B. 146,
Lafia,
Nasarawa State.
The Curriculum Vitae should be in the following format:

• Full Name (Surname first in capital letters);
• Place and Date of Birth;
• Nationality;
• State of Origin and Local Government Area;
• Permanent Home Address;
• Present Postal Address/GSM Number/E-mail Address;
• Marital Status;
• Number and Ages of Children (if any);
• Educational Institution Attended with Dates;
• Academic and Professional Qualifications Obtained with Dates; (enclose photocopies of certificates)
• Working Experience including full details of former and present Post(s) including Community Service where applicable;
• List of Publications where applicable;
• Honours/Distinctions;
• Extra Curricular Activities;
• Position Applied for;
• Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees;
• NYSC Certificate/Discharge or Exemption certificate;
• Any other relevant information.

Candidates should also request their referees to send reports on them under separate confidential cover directly to the "Registrar" via the address above.

Application Closing Date
16th May, 2018.


Source: The Guardian Newspaper, 5 April, 2018. P.59

Librarian Job@ Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron (MAN, Oron)

The Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron (MAN, Oron) is the premier Maritime training institution statutorily established in Nigeria. The Academy has the main function among others - to admit and train the various levels of personnel required for running and operating ships of the merchant navy.

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

Job Title: Librarian

Location: Akwa Ibom

Job Description/Duties

• The College Librarian who is one of the Principal Officers in the Academy is the Chief Library Manager of the Academy.
• He is responsible to the Rector for the day-to-day administration of the Academy’s Library which is made up of the main Library and the Resource Centre.
• The College Librarian is an academic position.

Qualifications & Experience

• Candidates for the position of a College Librarian must possess Ph.D degree in Library Science from a recognized University with at least twelve (12) years cognate experience in administrative and research work in a University or Polytechnic. OR
• Master's Degree in Library Science from a recognized University with at least fifteen (15) years cognate experience in applied research.
• Candidate should possess evidence of scholarly publications in local, national and international reputable academic journals, plus evidence of membership of Library Professional bodies and registration with the Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN).
• Candidate must possess demonstrable competence to provide academic and administrative leadership.
• In addition, candidate must have spent four (4) years as a Chief Librarian in a tertiary institution.

The Candidates:

• The College Librarian shall be a person of high integrity and of strong moral character with excellent interpersonal relations.
• The candidate must be computer literate, be able to instil confidence on others and command the loyalty and respect of people.
• The candidate must be in good health and not more than 45 years of age on assumption of duty.

Conditions of Service
The conditions of service of the College Librarian shall include the following:

• Consolidated salary.
• Other fringe benefits as obtained in the Conditions of Service of the Academy;
• Tenure of appointment shall be four (4) years from the date of appointment which may be renewed for another four (4) year term only.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward fifteen (15) copies each of the following documents:

• Typed application
• Photocopies of academic and professional qualifications
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae and the Curriculum Vitae should among other information, include the following in the order presented:
• Position applied for
• Full name (Surname first in capital letters)
• Nationality
• State of Origin & Local Government Area
• Religion
• Permanent Home Address
• Present Postal Address & GSM Number/Email Address
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children (if any)
• Educational/Academic Qualifications obtained with dates.
• Professional Qualifications obtained with dates.
• Working experience including full details of former and present post.
• Full details of teaching and research experience and service to the Nation and immediate community (where applicable).
• List of publications (as applicable)
• Honour Awards and Distinctions
• Extra Curriculum Activities
• Names and address of Three (3) referees (one of whom must be your current employer)

Candidate should also request their three (3) referees to send reports on them, under confidential cover, directly to the Rector of the Academy.
The referees should also be informed to indicate the name of the candidate, position and department applied for, on the left hand corner of the envelope.

All Applications and supporting documents should be forwarded in a sealed envelop having the applied position clearly indicated on the left hand corner of the envelope to:
The Rector,
Maritime Academy of Nigeria,
P.M.B, 1089,
Oron,
Akwa Ibom State,
Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
17th April, 2018.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.