University Librarian at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU)

Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University is a Federal Government-owned tertiary Institution located in Bauchi, Bauchi State currently operating two (2) campuses at Yelwa and Gubi, respectively. The University is an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) driven and has cut a niche for itself in Science, Technology and Engineering courses nationally and internationally. It is envisioned to be a world class University committed to excellence in teaching and research, and the production of a generation of leaders, worthy in character; with passion for service and integrity. The University is committed to the advancement of knowledge in science and technology.

The Governing Council hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and interested candidates for appointment into the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Bauchi
Duration: 5 Years

The Office & Responsibilities

• The University Librarian shall be responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and the co-ordination of the library services in the University and its campuses, college, faculties, schools, departments, institutes and other teaching and research units.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a PhD in Library Science/Library and Information Science with at least fifteen (15) years cognate experience in University librarianship, out of which five (5) must be as a Deputy Librarian in a recognized University.
• The candidate must possess NYSC Discharge certificate or Exemption certificate or certificate of exclusion where applicable.
• The candidate should also have an evidence of registration with the Library Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) and he/she must not be more than 65 years of age at the time of assumption of duty.
• Candidates should show evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals and ability to initiate, undertake and supervise research, as well as considerable professional and administrative experience to run the library of a University of Science and Technology.

Terms and Conditions of Service

• The remuneration and other conditions of service are as obtainable in the Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined from time to time by the University Governing Council.
• The successful candidate shall hold the post of University Librarian for a single term of 5 years.

Application Closing Date
27th December, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward thirty (30) copies of their Applications accompanied by thirty (30) copies of the candidate's detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) which should contain:

• The candidate's full name
• Date and place of birth
• Marital status
• Nationality
• Academic qualifications
• Working experience with dates and positions
• Merits and awards (if any)
• Membership of professional bodies
• List of academic publications (if any)
• Extracurricular activities and interests
• Names and addresses of three (3) referees, at least two (2) of whom should be competent enough to attest to the candidate's qualifications/academic standing and character

All applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae with copies of credentials attached should be sealed and marked at the top left-hand corner of the envelope "Post of University Librarian" should be addressed to and sent through a registered courier company to:
The Registrar and Secretary to Council,
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University,
P.M.B. 0248,
Bauchi State.

Note

• The referees should be contacted by the applicant to forward to the undersigned a confidential report on his/her character, academic and managerial abilities, and achievements in a sealed envelope marked at the top left corner, "Post of University Librarian: Referee's Report." to the same address above.
• All applications shall be duly acknowledged. However, only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview, please.