2012 UNIOSUN LIBRARIAN VACANCY OPENS NOW

This is to inform the general public that there is a vacancy open to interested applicants for the post of a librarian in the University Of Osun State also know as UNIOSUN. I have expound on the post terms and application below.

DUTIES
The University Librarian is the Academic and Professional Head of the University Library and is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day to day administration and management of the University Library and the College as well as Departmental Libraries. By virtue of his/her position, the University Librarian is a Principal Officer of the University.


TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
Appointment is for a period of five years effective from the date of the appointment and on such other terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment. The salary is as applicable to similar positions in Federal Universities in Nigeria.


QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must possess a good Honours degree and a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science. S/he should have at least 15 years post qualification academic and professional experience, with a minimum of five years at the management level. Possession of a doctorate degree and membership of recognized professional bodies will be an advantage. Persons currently below the rank of a Deputy University Librarian in a recognized University or equivalent position with minimum of three years’ experience in the post need not bother to apply.


THE CANDIDATE
The Candidate shall be a person of high integrity and moral character with excellent interpersonal relations. S/he must be able to instill confidence in others and command the loyalty and respect of people. S/he must fully understand the complexity of University system and must be able to effectively utilize its human resources to develop a library system that will fully support the university’s aspirations to attain world class status in the shortest possible time. S/he must enjoy good physical and mental health and must be ICT compliant.


METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates are required to submit thirty-five (35) copies of an application accompanied by a vision and mission statement for the development of the University Library of not more than 3,000 words.
Among others, the candidate’s Curriculum Vitae should give the following details:

1. Full name
2. Place and Date of Birth
3. Marital Status
4. Name and Ages of Children (if any)
5. Nationality
6. State and LGA of origin
7. Permanent Contact Address
8. E-mail Address
9. Cell Phone No.
10. Educational Background/ Membership of Professional Associations
11. Statement of Experience including details of former and present posts clearly indicating career progression
12. List of Publications (required)
13. Other activities outside current employment
14. The names and addresses of three referees and
15. Proposed date of availability for duties if appointed

Candidates should request their referees to forward references on their behalf DIRECT to the Vice-Chancellor.
MODE OF SUBMISSION/CLOSING DATE
Applications (35 copies) should be enclosed in an envelope marked ‘UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN’ at the top left hand corner and be addressed to:

THE VICE-CHANCELLOR
OSUN STATE UNIVERSITY
OKE BAALE, P.M.B. 4494
OSOGBO, OSUN STATE

The applications must reach the Vice-Chancellor not later than 28 JUNE 2012. Only applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
The submission of the hard copy should be accompanied by full electronic submission of the application and accompanying materials to be mailed as attachment in PDF or MS Word format to: appointments@uniosun.edu.ng, the subject line 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 address.
Signed
Professor Sola Akinrinade, FHSN
Vice-Chancellor