University Librarian at the Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru

The Federal University of Agriculture Zuru was established following the assent to its establishment bill by the President, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari GCFR on 25 July, 2019 making it the fourth University of Agriculture in Nigeria situated in the Northwest region of the country. The University operates three Colleges with Ten (10) degree awarding programs in Agriculture, Basic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine.

The Mandate of the University is to harness agricultural and livestock resources for human development and to promote contemporary agricultural technology and advances in Veterinary Medicine through the functional integration of information and communication technology in teaching, learning and research environment. The Vision of the University is to develop creative, innovative, research-oriented and competent human resource with enthusiasm to service and inspired entrepreneurship in agriculture and livestock resources.

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

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Zuru, Kebbi

The Position

• The University Librarian is one of the Principal Officers of the University.
• He/She is the head of the University Library.
• The University Librarian is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the overall administration of the University Library.

Qualifications
Candidates for the post shall:

• Possesses a good honours Degree not below second class Lower Division in Library Science / Library Information Science and Ph.D Degree in Library Science, Library Information Science or Computer Science Education from recognized University/Universities.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years' experience in Library in an institution of higher learning at least five (5) of which must be in a University Library.
• Hold the rank of a Deputy University Librarian or a Reader in a University.
• Be a registered member of the Library Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN).
• Have published papers in professionally referred journals.
• Be computer literate proficient in relevant computer applications.

Salary and Condition of Service
The Salary and Condition of service for the post shall be as obtainable for the post of University Librarian in Nigerian Federal Universities and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Council of the University.

Application Closing Date
8th February, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are expected to submit twenty (20) copies of their Applications and Curriculum Vitae including photocopies of all their Credentials to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

The Curriculum Vitae should provide the following information:

• Full names (Surname first in capital letters)
• Place and Date of birth
• Marital Status, Number and ages of children
• Email and telephone numbers, Postal Address, Permanent Home Address
• Nationality
• State of Origin and Local Government Area
• Schools Attended and qualifications obtained with dates
• Working experience including positions held with dates
• Proof of current membership of professional bodies
• List and evidence of publications if any (where applicable)
• Other activities outside current employment
• Names and addresses of three referees.

Applications should be addressed to:
The Registrar,
Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru
P.M.B. 28,
Kebbi State, Nigeria.

Note

• Applicants are also required to request three (3) referees to report on them under confidential cover, addressed to the Registrar
• People who are over sixty (60) years of age as at the date of application are not eligible to apply. Also, retired public servants who have put in pensionable years of service before their retirement / withdrawal of service, are not eligible to apply.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.