THE UNIVERSITY

Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa was established by the Ondo State Government in 2008. The University is a technology-based institution that aims to provide the needed manpower training to address the critical areas of industrial and technological development of Ondo State and Nigeria as a whole. The rapidly growing University currently runs academic programmes in six schools. These are School of Science, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, School of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, School of Management Sciences, School of Environmental and Earth Science, and School of Nursing and Allied Health Science.

THE POSITION OF THE LIBRARIAN

The University Librarian is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and the coordination of all library services in the University and its campuses, colleges, schools and institutes and other teaching research units. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Candidate must possess a good Honours degree and Master's in Library and Information Science or a related field, from a recognised University. Possession of a PhD degree will be an added advantage. He/she must be certified by the Librarian’s Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) The candidate should possess and demonstrate skills including, Strategic Planning, Staff Management, Copyright and Intellectual Property, Financial Responsibility among others

The Candidate must have at least fifteen (15) years of cognate experience in University Library services. The candidate should not be below the rank of Deputy Librarian and must have served for at least three (3) years in the position. A substantial number of scholarly publications (minimum of 20) in reputable international and national journals is required. The candidate should not be more than Sixty-Five (65) years old at the time of assumption of duty. 

REMUNERATION AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of University Librarian in Nigerian Public Universities and as may be determined from time to time by the Ondo State Government and the University Governing Council. 

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates are required to submit twenty-five (25) copies of their Curriculum Vitae, Certificates and other relevant credentials which should contain among other things:

1. Name in full (Surname last in block letters);
2. Date and Place of Birth;
3. Nationality;
4. State of Origin/LGA;
5. Permanent Home Address;
6. Present Postal Address;
7. Email Address;
8. Phone Number;
9. Marital Status;
10. Number and Ages of Children;
11. Educational Institutions Attended with Dates and Qualifications with Class of Degree obtained including Membership/Fellowship of Relevant Professional Bodies
12. Work Experience including Full details of Former and Present Posts with Dates;
13. List of Publications;
14. Other Relevant Activities Outside Current Employment;
15. Major Professional Achievements, Contributions including Awards Received; and
16. Names and Addresses of Three (3) Referees.

VISION STATEMENT

The candidate should state in clear terms of not more than five hundred words, his/her vision statement for the University in the next five years with particular reference to administration, control, and innovation in library services

REFERENCES

References should be forwarded under confidential cover in a sealed envelope, directly to the Registrar, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, PMB 353, Okitipupa, Ondo State, not later than Six (6) weeks from the date of this advert.

SUBMISSION AND CLOSING DATE

The sealed envelopes containing the application materials should be marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN” at the top left-hand corner and forwarded to the Registrar, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, PMB 353, Okitipupa, Ondo State not later than six weeks from the date of this publication. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION

The submission of the hard copy should be accompanied by a full electronic submission of the application and accompanying materials to be mailed as attachment in PDF or MS Word format to: The subject matter should read “Application for the Post of University Librarian”. Referees should be similarly encouraged to submit signed electronic copies of their references in PDF format to the same email address.

Abiodun P. Okunniga, MITD, MNIM
Registrar and Secretary to Council

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