UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN AT FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY OWERRI (FUTO)

Post Date: 2012-12-21
Desired Course(s): Library and information Science
Application Deadline: January 29, 2013
Specialization: Teaching / Education Services

Experience: 15+ yrs
Job Status: fulltime
Location:Imo

Job Details

The Federal University of Technology, Owerri was established In 1980 by the Federal Government of Nigeria. The University strives for excellence and is poised to becoming one of the best Universities of Technology in the world. The University is committed to the production of high level manpower, engaging In cutting edge research and community service for the achievement of national developmental goals and global relevance.

 

FUTO is recruiting to fill the below position of:

 

Job Title: University Librarian

 

Job Description

The University Librarian is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day to day administration of the University Library and the co-ordination of the Library Services in the University.

He is also responsible for the short, medium and long term planning, administration and expansion of collections and services of the Library and their maintenance at a level to meet the teaching, research and all programmes of the University.

 

Qualifications and Experience

• The candidates must possess a good honours degree/masters degree and a Ph.D In Library and information Science.
• He/she should have at least fifteen (15) years post-graduation and professional experience in the University system or other comparable similar establishments.
• Chartered membership of the Nigerian Library Association is required.
• Candidates are expected to be:
• Person(s) with good leadership qualities who can Inspire and motivate staff under them;
• Person(s) of high Integrity, who promotes merit;
• Person(s) who enjoy excellent physical and mental health;
• Person(s) who are focused and Innovative; and
• Computer literate

 

Salary Conditions of Service

The appointment is for a period of five (5) years effective from the date of assumption of duty.

The salary Is as applicable to similar positions In Federal Universities In Nigeria and as may be determined from time to time by the University Governing Council.

 

 

Method of Application

Applicants for the two (2) positions are requested to submit thirty (30) copies of detailed Curriculum Vitae highlighting among others:

Names in full (Surname first, in capital letters)

Place and Date of Birth

Home Address

Present Postal Address

Permanent Home Address

Telephone Number

Nationality/State of Origin

Marital Status

Number and Ages of Children (if any)

Secondary and post secondary education (Including dates and Institutions

Academic and Professional Qualifications (Including distinction with dates)

Present employment, indicating present status and salary

Statement of experience Including Authorship stating contributions; evidence to support contributions should be produced where possible.

Extra Curricular Activities

Names and addresses of three (3) Referees.

In addition to stating the names and addresses of Referees, applicants should request each of their nominated Referees to send a Confidential Report on them to the Registrar, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B. 1526, Owerri.

 

All applications and other correspondences in sealed envelopes directly to the Registrar and the post clearly marked for example "POST OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN, FUTO". 

 

Only the applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.