University Librarian at the Nigeria Maritime University (NMU)

The Nigeria Maritime University (NMU), Okerenkoko was established by the Federal Government in 2015. The University was established among other objectives to expand the frontiers of knowledge and provide opportunities for Nigeria to be a leading player in the world's maritime industry and economy and to produce first rate mariners that would keep the country's flag aloft across the oceans and waterways of the world.

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Okerenkeko, Delta

The Position

• The University Librarian shall be responsible to the Registrar for the administration of the University library and the coordination of the library services in the University and its campuses, colleges, departments, institutes, and other teaching or research units.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a good honors Degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division, Master and Doctorate in Library or Information Science or a related field from a recognised University would be an added advantage.
• Candidate must also have at least fifteen (15) years of experience in an academic library as well as cataloging and automation experience.
• The Candidate must not be more than 59 years of age at the time of application and must be of good health/ demonstrate versatility in the management of Staff and Students. 
• He/She must be a person of proven Integrity,
• He/ She must be intellectually and professionally sound and knowledgeable in the Rules and Regulations of the University system. 
• He/ She must also be vast in public Service Rules, Financial Regulations, and Computer Literate.II. 
• A strong proof of continuing research with appreciable evidence of scholarly publications both in quality and quantum in reputable international and national journals is required. 
• Candidate must be able to provide academic and administrative leadership. 
• The candidate should not be below the rank of a Deputy University Librarian.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of University Librarian of all Nigerian Federal Universities and as may be determined from time to time by the Government/Governing Council as appropriate. 
• Fringe benefits include a Pension in consonance with the Contributory Pension Scheme and appropriate allowances as may be approved from time to time by the Government/Governing Council.

Application Closing Date
25th March, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit Thirty (30) copies of their Applications, a detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting, among others, the following:

• Full Name
• Place and Date of Birth
• State of Origin
• Home Address
• Contact Address
• Email Address
• Mobile Telephone Number
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children (if any)
• Institutions attended with dates
• Detailed Academic qualifications obtained, with dates and classification
• Working Experience
• Present Employment, indicating present status and salary
• Publications
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Referees (3)

Applications are to be submitted by courier service under confidential covers in sealed envelopes and marked "Post of University Librarian" to:
Office of the Acting Registrar,
Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko,
Delta State.

In addition to hard copies, applicants are expected to forward electronic copies of their submission to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• All applicants should provide their certificate of fitness from a government Hospital attached to their application.
• Each applicant must have three (3) referees who should be requested by the applicant to forward the Referee's Reports under confidential cover by courier service directly to the Registrar.