University Librarian at Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola

Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola

(Office of the Registrar)

Re: Internal and External Advertisement

 

Position: University Librarian

With reference to our advertisement on the above subject matter published in the Daily Trust and Punch Newspapers of 21^st and 22^nd February, 2012 respectively; the general public is hereby informed that the University Management has extended the request for applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of the UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN. Those who applied before need not apply again please,

 

Responsibilities:

The University Librarian, a Principal Officer of the University, is responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and the Coordinator of the Library services in the University.

 

 

Qualification and Experience of the Candidate

• Candidate for the post of University Librarian must have a good second class honours degree,
• Master and Ph.D. in the relevant field from a recognised institution(s),
• Professional qualifications, academic excellence, quality publications, and teaching and credible community service.
• In addition he/she should be computer literate and show evidence of considerable scholarship and understanding of the application of new technologies to library operation and services.
• The person should also have at least fifteen (15) years post-qualification experience in a reputable university library, comparable Institution or research institution;
• He must be a person with leadership qualities, high integrity, and unquestionable character and be an outstanding manager of men and resources.

 

Salary and Condition of Service

The Salary is as approved for Registrars, University Librarian and Directors in Nigerian Universities. The duration of the appointment is as specified in the University law as amended.

 

Method of Application

Interested candidates should forward their applications and 20 copies of their current Curriculum Vitae signed themselves giving the following information.

 

1. Full names, current postal address, permanent home address
2. Place and Date of Birth
3. Nationality
4. State of origin
5. Marital Status
6. Number and ages of Children.
7. Educational Institutions attended with dates
8. Qualifications Obtained with dates
9. Details of previous & current appointments with dates
10. Hobbies

 

Names & addresses of three (3) Referees of whom one (1) of whom must be the Chief Executive/Head of Department of the applicants present employer. The envelope should be marked “Application for the Post of University Librarian”, to be addressed to:

 

The Vice Chancellor,

Modibbo Adama University of Technology Yola,

P.M.B 2076, Yola,

Adamawa State Nigeria.

 

Referee Report

Candidates should please request their Referees to forward reports attesting to their character, integrity and capability of the candidate to the post applied for, in sealed envelope and marked “Confidential”.

 

Closing Date

All applications and Referee reports must reach the Vice Chancellor not later than 2^nd November, 2012.

 

Correspondence

Only shortlisted applications will be acknowledged.

 

Signed

Alh. Ibrahim Ahmadu Ribadu

Registrar