Librarian at the Kogi State University, Kabba (KSUK)

The Kogi State University, Kabba (KSUK), Kogi West Senatorial District was established by Kogi State Government with a Charter from the National Universities Commission (NUC), Abuja, on June 26, 2023, as the 62nd State-owned University and 265th University in Nigeria. The University is to take off with Phase-1, in September 2023, using a compound / hybrid Faculty model consisting of three Faculties, Arts and Humanities, Science and Computing, and Management, Administration, and Social Sciences. The three faculties will house twenty-five (25) programs, in seventeen (17) academic departments. There will also be specialized Research and Academic Centres, Learning Resources, and ICT centers.

In accordance with the provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provision) Act 2001, as amended, the Committee on the Establishment of Kogi State University, Kabba, hereby invites applications from qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Librarian

Location: Kabba, Kogi
Employment type: Full Time

Job Description

• The University Librarian as the administrative and academic head of the Library shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the orderly growth and development of the University library and the coordination of library services in the University and its campuses, colleges, departments, institutes and other teaching or research units.

Qualities of the Applicant

• Candidates must possess a good honours Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division, Master's and Doctorate Degree in Library or Information Science from a recognized University plus NYSC Discharge Certificate or Evidence of Exemption;
• Candidates should have a continuing interest in academia, including attaining a professorship;
• Must have a minimum of twelve (12) years cognate experience in a University library administration as well as cataloguing and automa- tion experience;
• A strong proof of continuing research with appreciable evidence of scholarly publications both in quality and quantum in reputable international and national journals is mandatory;
• Must be able to provide academic and administrative leadership in a University set up;
• Should not be below the rank of a Deputy University Librarian; enjoy strong physical and mental health;
• Must be between the ages of 45 and 55 years by September 30, 2023 when the position is scheduled to be occupied.

Tenure:

• The Librarian shall hold the office for a single term of five (5) years.

Remuneration
The remuneration and other condition of service for this post are as applicable in all Nigerian Universities, and as may be determined by the Governing Council of the Kogi State University, Kabba.

Application Closing Date
21st August, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit twenty copies (20) of their Application Letters and Curriculum Vitae. Curriculum Vitae should include the following details:

• Full name (Surname, First name, Middle name)
• Post applied for:
• Place and Date of Birth
• Nationality
• State of Origin / Local Government Area
• Permanent Home Address
• Correspondence Address (if different from Permanent Address)
• Mobile Phone Number
• Email address
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children (if any)
• Educational Institutions attended with dates
• Academic Qualifications and Distinctions obtained with dates
• Professional Qualification obtained with dates
• Work experience including full details of former and present posts
• Community service(s) rendered (including dates and locations)
• Full details of teaching and research experience
• List of Publications and dates where applicable
• Honours / Awards
• Membership of Professional Bodies
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Names and Addresses of three Referees
• Any other relevant information.

Applications should be addressed and submitted under confidential cover, in sealed envelopes, with the post applied for, clearly written at the top of the right-hand corner to:
The Chairman,
Committee on the Establishment of Kogi State University, Kabba,
Kogi State, Nigeria.

Note

• All referees should be asked to send their independent reports to the Chairman, Committee on the Establishment of Kogi State University, Kabba with full details of the applicant and the post applied for.
• All applications must include photocopies of academic and professional certificates / qualifications, birth certificates, list of publications, local government identification / international passport, verifiable evidence of work experience.