Vacancies: Principal Librarian, Senior Librarian, Library Officer
Applications are, hereby, invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the non-teaching vacancies in the following Department /units at the University of Lafia, Nasarawa State.
Library
Position: Principal Librarians
Salary Scale: (CONUSSS 9)
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess a Masters degree in Library Science (MLS) from a recognized University, with nine (9) years cognate experience plus at least eight (8) publications, five (5) of which must be journal articles in reputable learned journals.
- Membership of the Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria is also required.
Position: Senior Librarians
Salary Scale: (CONUSSS 9)
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess a Masters degree in Library Science (MLS) from a recognized University, with six (6) years cognate experience plus at least four (4) journal articles in reputable learned journals.
- Membership of the Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria is also required.
Position: Library Officers
Salary Scale: (CONUSSS 9)
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess National Diploma (ND) in Library and Information Science from a recognized institution.
Note:
i. All candidates must possess one of the following as applicable:
(a) NYSC Discharge Certificate
(b) NYSC Exemption Certificate
(c) NYSC Certificate of Exclusion
ii. Salaries and Allowances attached to the various vacancies are the same with the approved Salary Scale for Federal Universities in Nigeria;
iii. Candidates who are awaiting results need not apply. Computer literacy is required for ail advertised positions.
Method of Application:
Candidates should forward ten (10) word processed applications and ten (10) copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae with copies of credentials to the Registrar.
The Curriculum Vitae should, among other information, include the following in this order:
i. Full name (Surname first in capital letters);
ii. Place and date of birth;
iii. Nationality;
iv. State of origin and Local Government Area;
v. Permanent Home Address;
vi. Present postal address/GSM numbers/e-mail address;
vii. Marital status;
viii. Number and ages of children (if any);
ix. Educational institutions attended with dates
x. Academic qualifications obtained with dates
xi. Professional qualification obtained with dates;
xii. Working experience including full details of former and present post(s);
xiii. Full details of teaching and research experience and service to the nation and immediate community where applicable;
xiv. List of publications where applicable;
xv. Honors/Distinctions;
xvi. Extra Curricular Activities;
xvii. Position applied for;
xviii. Names and addresses of three referees.
Candidates’ submissions should be forwarded in an envelope which should have the position applied for clearly indicated on its left-hand corner.
Candidates should also request their three referees to send reports on them, under confidential cover, direct to the Registrar. The referees should also be informed to indicate the positions and departments applied for.
Interested applicants should apply immediately via the address indicated below on or before 3rd January 2012.
The Registrar
Federal University
PMB 146
Lafia
Nasarawa State
Nigeria
Please note that only short listed candidates will be invited to interview.
