Ajayi Crowther University, ACU is seeking outstanding candidate to fill up the vacant position of University Librarian. See the qualifications and experienced required for the position of University Librarian below.
(a) THE JOB
The University Librarian shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the University Library and as the Coordinator of all Library services in the University. The University Librarian, as a Principal Officer of the University is expected to participate in the total life of the University which requires living in Oyo town.
(b) QUALIFICATIONS
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The candidate must possess a good honours degree and a Masters degree in Library Science or Information Sciences and be sufficiently familiar with Computer applications to Library operations. Possession of a doctorate degree will be an advantage. The candidate should not be more than 55 years old by 1st October 2016.
(c) EXPERIENCE
The candidate must have at least 15 years post-graduate experience, 10 of which must be in Senior Management position in the University or comparable institution and be well published in recognised and reputable journals.
(d) TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The University Librarian shall hold office for five years single term. The remuneration and other conditions of service are as may be determined from time to time by the Governing Council.
(e) METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates are required to submit 20 word processing copies of their applications and Curriculum Vitae giving information in the following format:
(i) Full names with surname in Capitals
(ii) Post desired and Department
(iii) Date of birth, Town and State of Origin
(iv) Nationality
(v) Religion and Denomination
(vi) Current Postal Address
(vii) Permanent Home Address (with Telephone No)
(viii) Marital Status
(ix) Names and ages of children
(x) Institutions attended with dates
(xi) Academic Qualifications
(xii) Work Experience
(xiii) Present employment, status, salary and employer
(xiv) List of publications in details (where applicable)
(xv) Extra-curricular activities
(xvi) Names and Addresses of 3 Referees whose reports should be sealed and submitted along with the application. Two of the referees must be authorities in the candidate’s area of specialization.
The post applied for and Department are to be indicated at the top-left corner of the sealed envelope containing the applications.
NOTE:
(i) Verifiable professional, academic, moral and spiritual references are prerequisites.
(ii) Successful applicants must be willing to reside in Oyo.
CLOSING DATE
All applications should be addressed to the Registrar, Ajayi Crowther University, P.M.B. 1066, Oyo, Oyo, State Nigeria to reach her not later than 4 weeks from the date of this publication.
