Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, owned by the Oyo State Government, was established on April 23, 1990. The University presently operates two campuses with the main campus in Ogbomoso, and the satellite campus with the College of Agricultural Sciences and Renewable Natural Resources is based in Iseyin, Oyo State.
The University presently has the following Faculties: Arts and Social Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Renewable Natural Resources (both faculties operating under the College of Agricultural Sciences and Renewable Natural Resources, Iseyin campus), Management Sciences, Pure and Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Food and Consumer Sciences, Computing and Informatics, Environmental Sciences; College of Health Sciences with the following Faculties: Clinical Sciences, Basic Medical Sciences, Basic Clinical Sciences and Nursing Science.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: University Librarian
Location: Ogbomoso, Oyo
Job Description
- The University Librarian is a Principal Officer of the University, responsible to the Vice Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and coordination of all library services in the entire University Community.
Requirements
- The candidate must possess a Doctorate Degree in Library and Information Science from a recognized university and should have a minimum of fifteen (15) years cognate experience, five (5) of which must be at least at the level of a Deputy University Librarian in a University Library.
- The candidate must show evidence of substantial contribution to knowledge through research and scholarly publications in reputable Journals and must be a member of relevant professional bodies/associations such as NLA, CLN, e.t.c.
- Capacity to develop and manage e-Library is also required.
The ideal candidate for each of the positions must have zeal with strong passion for result and must:
- Be below the age of 60 years as of the time of assumption of duty
- Have strong leadership and communication skills
- Be creative, proactive and self-motivated
- Have excellent interpersonal skill
- Have integrity and commitment
- Must be computer literate with adequate and practical knowledge of relevant packages
- Be in good physical and mental health
Condition of Service
- The conditions attached to this position is as generally applicable in Nigerian University System and as may from time-to-time be determined by the University Governing Council.
- Appointment shall be for a single term of five (5) years.
Deadline: 29th March, 2024.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidate should forward thirty-five (35) copies each of their duly signed and dated Applications (Credentials and detailed Curriculum Vitae) giving the following information in the order listed below:
- Candidate’s name in full (Surname first in capital)
- Post applied for
- Date of birth
- State of origin
- Local Government Area
- Nationality
- Contact address
- GSM Number(s)
- E-mail address
- Marital status
- Number of children with names and ages
- Institutions attended with dates
- Educational qualifications with dates
- Professional, academic and other achievements.
- Each applicant is expected to submit thirty-five (35) copies of statement of vision and mission for the particular department he/she desires to head in LAUTECH in not more than five thousand (5,000) words.
The sealed envelope containing each application/nomination/referee’s report
should be marked “Application for the post of University Librarian” at the top left-hand corner and forwarded to:
The Registrar,
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH),
P. M. B. 4000, Ogbomoso,
Oyo State, Nigeria.
Soft copies of the application and accompanied documents including signed
referee’s report shall be mailed as attachment in PDF format to: apply@lautech.edu.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Each applicant should indicate at the top left corner of the package, the position applied for.
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