Nigerian Information Professionals Innovation Ambassadors Network

Emerging Library and Information Professionals in Nigeria

Aims of the program:

• To strengthen leadership and innovative skills among young leaders so as to enable them transform libraries to engines of development by meeting individual and community needs in a constantly evolving environment.
• To provide a platform for emerging leaders in the library sector to network, share experiences and learn good practices, and work collaboratively in order to develop innovative services that will drive change in their communities.
• To increase the cohort of leaders who can effectively represent the wider library and information sector on the national, regional and international arena.
• To provide strategic leadership for young Library and Information Professionals (LIP) to enable them create and scale new models of service delivery in Nigeria.

     1.  Eligibility criteria
Library and information professionals working in any academic, public or special library are eligible to apply for this program. Selection of candidates will be based on the following criteria:

• Current qualifications: at least a first degree in LIS from a government recognised and/or accredited tertiary education institution ( Postgraduate degree is optional)
• Age eligibility 25 – 45 years;
• Work experience 5 – 15 years;
• Proficiency in English;
• Potential to explore and embrace emerging technologies;
• Willingness and ability to share what is learned with others in the profession;
• Ability to work as a team member and without supervision; 
• Ability to work within timelines

     2.  Application procedure

       Application should include the following:

• 200 word motivation essay explaining why you want to participate and how you hope to implement skills gained to impact your community/library
• A brief CV (stating academic qualification with dates, work experience with dates, current job description and responsibilities)
• Letter of recommendation from your current employer OR Letter of recommendation from the Nigerian Library Association.

      3. Please note:

• The program will be offered in English language
• The program will deploy e-learning courses through online Moodle platform.
• Topics to be treated will include Advocacy, Innovation; Community information needs; Time management; Individual and Team projects amongst others.
• The 18 month program will be divided into streams (1st stream: December 2018; 2nd stream: September 2019; 3rd stream: June 2020)
• The program will provide participants with basic accommodation, transportation, breakfast and lunch during each face-to-face meeting.
• Submission deadline November 19, 2018
• Successful applicants will be notified on or before November 26, 2018
• Program start date is December 2018
• Late application will not be considered

Submit your application by email to: younglibrariansnetwork@gmail.com

Source: https://www.goethe.de/ins/ng/en/kul/sup/nip.html

2019 Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program: Call for Application

The call for applications for the 2019 Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program has been made.

The Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program has welcomed 90 library and information science professionals from 39 countries.

This program, jointly sponsored by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and OCLC, provides early career development and continuing education for library and information science professionals from countries with developing economies.

Up to five individuals are selected for participation in this intensive four-week Fellowship program, based at OCLC headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, USA. The 2019 program will run from 16^th  March - 12^th April 2019. The program gives Fellows opportunities to meet with leading information practitioners, visit libraries and other cultural heritage institutions, and explore topics including information technologies, library operations and management, and global cooperative librarianship.

Application deadline
28^th September 2018

Download the form: https://bit.ly/2LDniHQ

Submit application materials: https://bit.ly/2PhPd2d

For more information visit: https://www.oclc.org/en/about/awards/ifla-fellowship-program.html

INVITATION TO ATTEND MLA 2018 NATIONAL CONFERENCE / AGM (ABUJA 2018)

The Medical Library Section invites you to attend her 8^th National Conference and Annual General Meeting 2018, scheduled as follows;

Date: 18^th- 22^th November, 2018

Venue: Intensive Care Nursing Auditorium, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Gwagawalada, Abuja.

THEME:  Unhindered Health Information Access – Key to a Healthy Nation

SUB-THEMES:

      Medical Libraries a Change Agent in National Healthcare Development 

      Health Information Accessibility: Redefining the Role of Medical Libraries in the Digital Age

      Libraries Supporting a Healthy Nation Through Information Services to Citizens and Special Groups: Maternal Health Care, HIV and AIDS Care, Chronic Disease Management.

      Health Information Outreach, The platform for Citizen Health Empowerment 

      Medical Libraries Contributing to Medical Education Through Information Literacy Programmes 

      Medical Library as Information Facilitator for Clinical Research and Evidence Based Medicine

      Digital Access and Library Innovations for Effective Health Information Dissemination

      Leadership Approach to Effective Medical Library Services

Registration Fee: N25,000.00 (Paid up members), & 30,000.00 (Non-Paid up members)

Account Details:

Bank: United Bank of Africa PLC (UBA) 

Account Name: Medical Library Association of Nigeria.

Account No: 1014499718

For enquiries:

Please contact: Mrs. Oye Agnes on +234 8023683998 or Mr. Bonny Chukwu on +234  8036476968

Librarian Job @Eko University of Medicine and Health Sciences

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant non-academic position below:
Job Title: Librarian I
Location: Lagos
Requirements

·        A good Honours Degree with minimum of Second Class (Lower), Higher Degree of Masters in Library Science with Three (3) years of cognate experience. Scholarly publications will enhance the prospects of candidates.

·         Computer Knowledge is essential.

Job Title: Librarian II
Location: Lagos
Requirements

·      A good Honour Degree with minimum of Second Class (Lower), Higher Degree of Masters in Library Science.

·         Computer Knowledge is essential.

Salary 
Salary will be in accordance with the appropriate salary scale in the Nigerian University system. (CONUNASS)
Method of Application 

Interested and qualified candidates should submit Fifteen (15) copies which should include photocopies of candidates credentials (O'level result inclusive), Fifteen (15) copies signed Curriculum Vitae. Fifteen (15) copies to be presented in the following order:

• Name in Full with Surname first (Boldly Written)
• Place and date of Birth
• State of Origin
• Permanent Address
• Current Postal Address
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children
• Academic/Professional Qualifications (with dates and institution)
• Statement of experience including full details of former and present position
• Current Research
• List of Publications
• Other activities outside current employment
• Name, Address and Telephone Numbers of Three (3) referees
• Telephone and E-mail Address (SELF)
• Proposed date of Availability for duty if appointed

Candidates should please include Three (3) self-addressed envelopes with Fifty Naira Only (N50:00) stamp on each. All applications with credentials should be addressed to:
The Registrar,
Eko University of Medicine and Health Sciences,
Cele Bus Stop, Ijanikin,
Eko University Road, Ijanikin,
P.M.B. 2009, Ijanikin,
Lagos State.

Application Closing Date
29^th August, 2018.
Source: The Punch Newspaper, 15^th August, 2018.