University Librarian at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma

Ambrose Alli University aims is to be a centre of excellence in teaching and research and in the total development of the individual person in tune with the socio-cultural environment and technological realities of a dynamic world.

The Governing Council invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Ekpoma, Edo

Job Description

• The University Librarian shall be responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the administration of the University's Library and coordination of the Library services in the University and its Campuses, Colleges, Faculties, Schools, Institutes, Departments and other teaching and research Units.
• Prospective candidates must show innovative approaches to the running of an ICT-driven Library, working at the highest level of efficiency to promote and sustain a vibrant Library including e-library of world class standard with up-to-date volumes.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree not below second class lower division in Library Science and a Ph.D. 
• Must have contributed to knowledge through copious research and publications in reputable journals.
• Plus: Fifteen (15) years post-qualification experience, at least five (5) of which must have been in the position of Deputy Librarian in a University setting or similar institutions of higher learning.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• The successful candidate shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years on such terms and conditions applicable to Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined by appropriate University Laws and the Governing Council.
• The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of Bursar and University Librarian of all Nigerian Universities; and as may be determined from time-to-time by the Government/Governing Council as appropriate.
• Candidates who do not have the required five (5) years for a full term before retirement need not apply, that is, candidates should not have attained the age of 60 years or above by the date appointment would take effect.

Application Closing Date
11th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit twenty (20) copies of their Applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae, highlighting, among others, the following:

• Full Name
• Place and Date of Birth
• Home Address
• Contact Address
• Nationality
• State of Origin
• Local Government Area of Origin
• Marital Status
• Number and Ages of Children (if any)
• Educational Institutions Attended (with dates)
• Academic and Professional Qualifications obtained with dates
• Working Experience (with dates where applicable)
• Present Employment, Indicating Status and Salary
• Publications (where applicable)
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Names and Addresses of three (3) Referees (each of which should be requested by the applicant to forward their report under confidential cover by courier services directly to the Registrar as detailed below).

All applications should be submitted by courier services in sealed envelopes marked "Post of University Librarian, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma" to reach:
The Office of the Registrar,
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma,
P.M.B. 14,
Edo State, Nigeria.

Note

• Candidates for the position of the University Librarian are to write in not more than five hundred (500) words, their vision and mission statement for the University's Library services, development and management for the next five (5) years.
• Only applications of shortlisted Candidates will be acknowledged.