University Librarian at the Ebonyi State University (EBSU)

Ebonyi State University (EBSU) is one of the leading State Universities in Nigeria and stands out for producing world-class graduates in every field.

The Governing Council of Ebonyi State University is desirous of recruiting visionary and dynamic individuals to constitute an excellent team of Principal Officers for the University, and as a result, hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Ebonyi

Job Description

• The Ebonyi State University Governing Council hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates who are not more than sixty (60) years of age to fill the position of University Librarian.
• The University Librarian shall at first instance hold office for a period of four (4) years from the effective date of appointment and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a second final term of four years.

The University Librarian

• The University Librarian is the Chief Library Officer of the University and is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor and oversees the administration of the University Library and the coordination of the Library Services of the University.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidates for the post of University Librarian must possess a good honours Degree and professional qualifications in Librarianship.
• Candidates must also show evidence of considerable scholarship and a thorough understanding of the application of new technologies to library operations and services. In this regard, computer literacy and the application of ICT in Library Services is an essential requirement.
• He/she must have held an equivalent position in a related institution other than a University or has held or acted as a Librarian for at least a period of six months.
• In addition, the Librarian being an academic staff, a prospective candidate must show sufficient evidence of contribution to knowledge through research and scholarly publications in reputable journals within and outside Nigeria and competence in job planning, organisational ability to take initiatives to fast-track the development of a University Library to an international standard within a short period of time.

Conditions of Service
The successful applicant will be placed on consolidated salary with relevant fringe benefits and will equally enjoy the allowances normally attached to the position of Principal Officers to Nigerian Universities and other benefits as approved by the Governing Council of the University.

Application Closing Date
7th January, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward twenty-five (25) copies of their Applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae including photocopies of all credentials, Names and addresses of three (3) referees, as well as a two-page statement of the applicant's vision and mission for the University's Library to:
The Pro-Chancellor,
Ebonyi State University,
P.M.B. 053,
Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.

Note

• Applicants are requested to inform their referees to send their confidential reports on them directly to the Pro-Chancellor, Ebonyi State University, P.M.B. 053, Abakaliki.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.