Vacancies: Conservator, Librarian, Electronic Media Officer
The Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Foundation, located in Abeokuta Ogun State Nigeria, is conceived as a centre that aims at ‘preserving the past, capturing the present and inspiring the future’ of Nigeria and Africa at large. It is primarily a historic, touristic, recreational and academic centre and also a national archive for the preservation of genuine presidential papers, documents, materials and other historic items associated with the office and person of President Olusegun Obasanjo. The OOPL has reached advanced stages and is in need of young and capable minds to advance it works in different spheres and has need for the following people who must be team players, dynamic and require minimal supervision.
Position: Conservator
The Job
- Candidates will be responsible for the repair and restoration of damaged artefacts and wares
- Work with the Curator in maintaining the museum and all its artefacts
- Ensuring the best practice in the preservation and protection of OOPL’s curatorial assets
Qualifications
- Candidates should have B.Sc Chemistry or Diploma in Conservation
- 5-10 years Cognate Experience
- Membership of a relevant professional body is an additional advantage
- Not more than 35 years of age
- Must be literate in desktop computer applications
- Ability to be effective in a team and independently is a major advantage
Position: Librarian
The job
- Management of the OOP library resources
- Taking inventory and stock of OOPL materials
- Management of online aspect of the library
- Natural duties of a librarian
Qualifications
- Masters degree in Library or Information Science
- 5-10 years Cognate Experience
- Membership of a relevant professional body is an additional advantage
- Not more than 35 years of age
- Must be computer literate with deep knowledge and understanding of Library software and applications
- Ability to reason conceptually and be effective in a team is important
Position: Electronic Media Officer
The job
- Will be responsible for the management of the electronic media archive of the OOPL
- Review of media materials like video tapes, DVDs, VCDs, HDV tapes, Hard Disk materials for integrity
- Supervision of logging activities of video tapes, DVDs, VCDs, HDV tapes Contribute to the development of diverse documentaries for the OOPL
Qualifications
- Any degree, ND or relevant certification
- 3-7 years experience in a similar station
- Not more than 35 years of age
- Must be literate in computer library/Archiving software and applications
- Ability to reason conceptually and be effective in a team is important.
How to Apply
All applications should be addressed to the Administrative Office, OOPL Foundation, Abeokuta. E-Mail copies should be sent to ooplibrary@yahoo.com and printed copies should be submitted to the OOPL Project Office. P. O.Box 2066 Sapon, Abeokuta.
All applications should be received on or before 21st February, 2012.
