The University of Ibadan is the oldest Nigerian university, and is located five miles (8 kilometres) from the centre of the major city of Ibadan in Western Nigeria. It has over 12,000 students. The University was founded on its own site on 17 November 1948. The site of the University was leased to the colonial authorities by Ibadan native chiefs for 999 years. The first students began courses in January of that year. Arthur Creech Jones, then Secretary of State for the Colonies, inaugurated the new educational institution. The University was originally instituted as an independent external college of the University of London, then it was called the University College, Ibadan. Some of the original buildings were designed by the English modernist architects Maxwell Fry and Jane Drew. A 500-bed teaching hospital was added in 1957. The University of Ibadan became an independent university in 1962.
In late 1963, on the University playing fields, with the celebration marked by talking drums, the Rt. Hon. Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, first Prime Minister of independent Nigeria, became the first Chancellor of its independent University. The first Nigerian vice chancellor of the university was Kenneth Dike, after whom University of Ibadan's library is named.
Besides the College of Medicine, there are now ten other faculties: Arts, Science, Agriculture and Forestry, Social Sciences, Education, Veterinary Medicine, Technology, Law, Public Health and Dentistry. The University has residential and sports facilities for staff and students on Campus, as well as separate botanical and zoological gardens.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of University LIBRARIAN.
THE POSITION
The University Librarian, who is a Principal Officer in the University, is the Chief Library Officer of the University and is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University’s Central Library (Kenneth Dike Library) which:
* houses a rich repository of publications ordinance (P.O.) materials;
* has a ‘digitalization chamber’ where rare collections, manuscripts are processed for preservation and optimum accessibility;
* has Online Public Access
Catalogue (OPAC) that is web-based and can be remotely accessed anywhere anytime as long as there is internet connectivity;
* coordinates the activities of mini-libraries based in thirteen (13) Faculties and seventy-eight departments;
* plays a critical role in the implementation of the Vision and Mission of the University of Ibadan, the foremost citadel of learning in Nigeria.
He is also responsible for the coordination of Library services in the University generally as well as its College of Medicine, Faculties/Institutes and the Postgraduate School.
THE CANDIDATE
Candidate for the post of University Librarian must possess good honours degree plus professional qualification in librarianship. Ph. D and membership of a relevant professional body will be an advantage.
Candidate must also show evidence of considerable scholarship and thorough understanding of the application of new technologies to library operations and services.
Computer literacy and application of ICT in library services is an essential requirement.
In addition, candidate must show sufficient evidence of contribution to knowledge through research and scholarly publications in reputable, peer-reviewed and refereed journals within and outside Nigeria; competence in job planning, organization and highly visionary and strategic thinking; strong team building ability; and good leadership and interpersonal skills.
Candidate must have a minimum of fifteen (15) years experience. At least ten (10) of the fifteen years must have been at top leadership position in a recognized University and must have served as Deputy Librarian for at least five (5) years.
SALARY:
CONUASS 7 (N2,485,099 – N3,209,140)
CONDITION OF SERVICE
The appointment shall be for a period of five years. The candidate may, however, be re-appointed for a further period of five years and no more. Fringe benefits include Pension Scheme as may, from time to time, be approved by the University Council, furnished accommodation, official vehicle and driver, and other benefits as applicable to similar positions.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Candidates should forward applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae (35 copies) stating
Date of Birth, Marital Status, full Qualifications, Experience, Names and addresses of three (3) Referees and two Photostat copies of their certificates as well as a two-page statement of their Vision and Mission for the University to reach the Registrar, University of Ibadan, not later than six (6) weeks from the date of this publication.
Applicants are also requested to inform their Referees to send confidential reports on their Character, Academic and Managerial abilities in sealed envelopes marked “Post of University Librarian: Referee’s Report” direct to the Registrar, University of Ibadan, from whom further details may be obtained. This advertisement is also available on http://www.ui.edu.ng/jobs.
Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
Omotayo O.
Ikotun (Mrs.)
Registrar &
Secretary to Council
