Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of University Librarian, which will be vacant in the University by Friday, March 14, 2025. The appointment of a new University Librarian is in accordance with the Provisions of the University of Lagos Act, 1967; The Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1993; The Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amended) Act, 2003 and The Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amended) Act, 2012.
THE INSTITUTION
The University of Lagos was established in 1962, by an Act of Parliament of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, to encourage the advancement of learning. Located in the urban and commercial city of Lagos, it has its main campus in Akoka and two other campuses in Yaba and Idi-Araba. The University caters for both full-time and part-time students and has an overall population of over fifty-eight thousand students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. It has staff strength of about four thousand. The University of Lagos, a highly reputable institution, has a College of Medicine, twelve Faculties, six Institutes, nineteen Research Centres, and several Centres of Excellence, School of Postgraduate Studies and the University of Lagos Business School (ULBS).
THE POSITION
The University Librarian is a Principal Officer of the University and is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and the coordination of all library services in the University.
For the vacant post, the University seeks candidates with vision, proven academic distinction, managerial ability, integrity and requisite professional skills and competence. The candidate must be innovative and should understand the nature and dynamics of the best practices in the provision of academic library services.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Candidates must possess a good Honour’s degree in Library and Information Science or related field, Master and Ph.D. degrees in Library and Information Science from a recognized university. He/she must be certified by the Librarian’s Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN). In addition, the candidate must be Information and Communication Technology (ICT) proficient. The candidate should possess and demonstrate skills including, Strategic Planning, Collection Development, Staff Management, Copyright and Intellectual Property, Analytical and Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Creativity, Financial Responsibility, Self-Management and Social Responsibility, amongst others.
Candidates must also have at least fifteen (15) years cognate experience in University Library services, ten (10) of which must be at senior management level. A substantial number of scholarly publications, both in quality and quantum, in reputable international and national journals, is required. Candidate must demonstrate and provide strong academic and administrative leadership. The candidate should not be below the rank of a Reader Librarian /Deputy University Librarian. The candidate should not be more than sixty-five (65) years by Friday, March 14, 2025.
TENURE
The successful candidate shall hold office for a period of five (5) years from the effective date of appointment with additional one (1) year subject to satisfactory performance as may be determined by the appropriate University laws and the Governing Council of the University of Lagos.
SALARY AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of a University Librarian of all Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the University’s Governing Council as appropriate.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates should forward twenty-five (25) copies each of their applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with the vision statement for the position. The Curriculum Vitae should provide the following information:
i. Full Name (Surname First)
ii. Place and Date of Birth
iii. Home Address
iv. Email Address(es)
v. Sex
vi. Nationality
vii. Marital Status
viii. Number and Ages of Children
ix. Permanent Home Address
x. Phone Number(s)
xi Degrees Obtained (including dates/class and institutions) and/or Any other Qualifications and Distinctions (Photocopies of Certificates to be attached).
xii. Statement of Experience including Full Details of Former and Present Posts
xiii. List of Publications
xiv. Current Research
xv. Other Activities outside Current Employment
xvi. Extra-Curricular Activities
xvii. Proposed Date of Availability for Duties if Appointed
xviii. Any Other Relevant Information
VISION STATEMENT:
The candidate should state in clear terms of not more than one thousand (1000) words, his/her vision statement for the University in the next five years with particular reference to administration, control and innovations in library services.
REFERENCES:
References should be forwarded, under confidential cover, in a sealed envelope marked at the upper left-hand corner “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN”, directly to the Ag. Registrar and Secretary to Council, 5th Floor, Senate House, University of Lagos, Nigeria, not later than six weeks from the date of this advert.
SUBMISSION AND CLOSING DATE
Applicants are expected to log on to www.recruitement.unilag.edu.ng and complete the online application and print out. The printed online application form along with the hard copies of the application are to be submitted, not later than six (6) weeks from the date of this publication, under confidential cover with envelope marked “POST OF THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN, UNILAG” addressed to:
The Ag. Registrar and Secretary to Council,
5th Floor, Senate House,
University of Lagos,
Lagos, Nigeria.
All applications are to be submitted not later than six (6) weeks from the date of this publication.
Please, note that the Governing Council reserves the right to extend the closing date or re-advertise the position if this exercise does not yield satisfactory result. Only the applications of candidates shortlisted for interaction with the Selection Board will be acknowledged.
SIGNED
Olakunle E. Makinde (Mrs.), MNIM, fisn
Ag. Registrar & Secretary to Council
