University Librarian at Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa

Job Summary

• The Governing Council of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa is desirous of recruiting a highly competent person to fill the vacant position of University Librarian.
• Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of University Librarian, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, Okitipupa, Nigeria.

Job Responsibilites

• The University Librarian is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and the coordination of all library services in the University and its campuses, colleges, schools and institutes and other teaching research units. 

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidate must possess a good Honours degree and Master's in Library and Information Science or a related field, from a recognised University.
• Possession of a PhD degree will be an added advantage.
• He/she must be certified by the Librarian’s Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN)
• The candidate should possess and demonstrate skills including, Strategic Planning, Staff Management, Copyright and Intellectual Property, Financial Responsibility among others.
• The Candidate must have at least fifteen (15) years of cognate experience in University Library services.
• The candidate should not be below the rank of Deputy Librarian and must have served for at least three (3) years in the position.
• A substantial number of scholarly publications (minimum of 20) in reputable international and national journals is required.
• The candidate should not be more than Sixty-Five (65) years old at the time of assumption of duty. 

Vision Statement:

• The candidate should state in clear terms of not more than five hundred words, his/her vision statement for the University in the next five years with particular reference to administration, control, and innovation in library services.

References:

• References should be forwarded under confidential cover in a sealed envelope, directly to the Registrar, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, PMB 353, Okitipupa, Ondo State, not later than Six (6) weeks from the date of this advert.

Remuneration and Conditions of Service:

• The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of University Librarian in Nigerian Public Universities and as may be determined from time to time by the Ondo State Government and the University Governing Council.