University Librarian at the Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero

The Kebbi State University of Science and Technology is a state-owned university in Aliero, Kebbi State, Nigeria. KSUSTA offers programmes in agriculture and sciences, among others. It was the 79th university in Nigeria.

In accordance with the provision of the University Law 2006, applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position below which will become vacant with effect from 12th July, 2023:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Aliero, Kebbi

The Position

• The University Librarian shall be responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the overall administration of the University Library, its branches and extension and for providing library services to the entire University community.
• The University Librarian is a principal officer and is the head of the University Library. The applicant for the post shall be visionary and have the ability to provide good leadership.
• He/She must possess personal integrity and leadership transparency in private and public life, as well as being able to command the respect and loyalty of staff of the University.

Qualifications and Experience
Applicant for this post:

• Must be professionally qualified and be a practicing librarian;
• Must possess at least a Master's Degree in Library Science / Library and Information Science from a recognized University. Doctorate Degree will be an added advantage.
• The applicant must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years cognate experience, ten of which must be unbroken service in the University;
• Must have attained the rank of Principal Librarian in a University;
• Must have contributed to knowledge through research and publication in reputable journals:
• Must be a registered member of the Librarians' Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN); and
• Must have demonstrable competency in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
• The applicant shall not be more than Sixty (60) years at the time of application.

Conditions of Service

• The remuneration and other conditions of service are as may be determined from time to time by the Governing Council.
• The successful applicant shall hold office for five (5) years as determined by the Council.

Application Closing Date
22nd June, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit 12 copies each of their credentials, signed and dated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with the following information:

• Full Name - Surname first
• Marital Status
• Date and Place of Birth, Local Government Area, State of Origin and Nationality
• Current Postal Address: Email address and phone number(s)
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic / professional Qualifications obtained with dates
• Names and Addresses of previous Employer (s)
• Present Working Experience, status and Salary Grade Level
• Administrative Experience
• Membership of Professional Bodies / Associations
• Hobbies
• Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees, one of whom must be your Present Employer, if any (Such referees should be in a position to attest to the applicant's claim to high managerial capacity and moral uprightness).

All Applications in sealed envelopes with the post indicated at the top left hand corner of the envelope should be addressed to:
The Registrar,
Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero,
P.M. B. 1144,
Aliero, Kebbi State.

Note

• Applicants should request their referees to forward their reports directly under confidentiality to the Office of the Registrar on or before closing date.
• All shortlisted applicants shall be required to make themselves available for interaction with the joint Council / Senate Selection Board.