University Librarian at the Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri

The Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, which took off in October 2023, represents a significant milestone in teacher education in Nigeria. Evolving from a Teacher Training College founded in 1963, the institution has offered degree programmes in affiliation with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka since 1981 and postgraduate training in affiliation with the TRCN since 2012. Recently upgraded to a University of Education by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the University presently comprises six academic faculties and is equipped with the state-of-the-art facilities. The University is positioned to address Nigeria's perennial shortage of qualified teachers and envisions becoming a technology-driven Centre of Excellence in education and a leader in innovation and societal transformation.

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Owerri, Imo

Job Summary

• The University Librarian is a Principal Officer and head of the university's Library and shall be responsible to the Vice- Chancellor for the overall administration of the University Library, its branches and extensions and for providing library services for the entire University Community.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that students and staff have essential library services including reference assistance, library materials, bibliography instruction, interlibrary loan and document delivery, as well as access to reserve materials;
  Prepare library budgets;
  Serve as primary contact at the library for students and staff;
• Design, and maintain access to E-library web pages, databases and user interfaces;
• Assist staff with designing course-specific web pages and providing intellectual property rights;
• Be in excellent physical and mental health.

Requirements

• The candidate for the post of Librarian must possess a minimum of second class lower degree and Ph.D. from recognised University.

The candidate is also expected to:

• Not be below the rank of Deputy Librarian, who has spent at least four (4) years on the post;
• Have a considerable number of scholarly publications in reputable journals;
• Be a member of the following:
  • Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria
  • Nigeria Library Association;
• Be computer literate and proficient in relevant computer applications as applicable to the running of a complex and modern University Library.

Terms and Conditions of Service

• The University Librarian shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years only on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment.
• The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of Librarian in all Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government/Governing Council of the University.

Application Closing Date
15th January, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward thirty (30) copies of their Applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae and duly signed and dated copies of credentials attached. The Curriculum Vitae should contain among other things, the following:

• Full Name
• Date of Birth
• Nationality/State of Origin
• Permanent home address
• Postal Address
• E-mail address
• Marital Status
• Number and ages of children.
• Institutions attended with dates
• Academic qualifications with dates
• Membership of professional bodies with dates
• Present employment, status, salary, and employer.
• Positions held with dates
• Extracurricular activities
• Statement of Vision for the University in not more than 1,000 words 16.
• Each applicant must submit names and addresses of three (3) referees who should be requested to forward their referee's reports to the Office of the Registrar.

Applications shall be addressed and submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "Post of University Librarian" on the top left corner to:
The Acting Registrar / Secretary to Council,
Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri,
P.M. B. 1033,
Owerri,
Imo State

Note: Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.