Librarian Vacancy At NOUN-Apply
The Management of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) informs of the University librarian position is due to be vacant on the 2nd of October 2016, And would like interested Applicants to apply for the position.
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) was established by the Federal Government of Nigeria vide the NOU Act of 1983. The mission of the University, as a dedicated single mode open and distance learning institution, is to make education available to as many people as are sufficiently prepared, able and willing to benefit from the various levels of education provided through the distance learning mode.
Qualifications For The Post Of Librarian at NOUN
The University Librarian is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the overall administration and coordination of the University Library, its branches in the Schools and Study Centres as well as providing services for the entire University Community. Interested candidates are requested to note that a Distance Education (DE) or Distance Learning (DL) Librarian is a specialised academic Librarian whose primary duties involve serving the information needs of distance education students, and staff. This position typically involves coordinating the duties of many librarians and library staff to ensure adequate access to library resources for those who enroll in, and teach distance education courses. This means that the successful candidate will be required to administer and develop the Libraries at the Headquarters, Schools and Study Centres to meet the University’s increasing needs, for its undergraduate, post-graduate and research programmes. In addition, he/she is to:
1. Ensure that distance education students and staff have the same access as on-campus students in conventional universities to essential services including reference assistance, library materials, bibliography instruction, interlibrary loan and document delivery, as well as access to reserve materials;
2. Prepare library budgets;
3. Serve as primary contact at the library for distance education students and staff;
4. Design, maintain and access distance education library web-pages and user interfaces;
5. Create specialised online tutorials covering topics such as information literacy education and using of remotely accessible library database;
6. Assist staff with designing course-specific web-pages and providing intellectual property rights.
7. Must be in excellent physical and mental health.
Requirements For The Post Of Librarian at NOUN
The candidate for the post of Librarian must possess a good earned honours degree, Masters in Library Science (MLS) and Ph.D from a recognized University, with at least fifteen (15) years relevant post-professional qualification experience in an institution of higher learning. The candidate is also expected to:
1. Not be below the rank of Deputy Librarian;
2. Have scholarly publications in reputable journals;
3. Be a member of the following:
- Librarian Registration Council of Nigeria
- Nigeria Library Association
4. Be computer literate and proficient in relevant computer applications as applicable to the running of a complex and modern University Library.
Terms And Conditions Of Service applicable To the Post
The University Librarian shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years only on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment.
The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of Librarian in all Federal Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined from time to time by the Federal Government/Governing Council of the University.
How To Apply Post Of Librarian at NOUN
1. The application for the Post of Librarian, includes the candidate’s detailed curriculum vitae duly signed should be made in thirty (30) copies. The curriculum vitae must contain the candidate’s name in full, age, marital status, educational attainments, nationality,professional and academic achievements.
2. The application for the Post of Librarian should include the names and addresses of three referees. Each applicant should request each of his/her referees to forward, direct to the Registrar, a confidential report on the candidate’s character, academic and managerial abilities in a properly sealed envelope marked Post of Librarian: Referee’s Report, with name of candidate at the top left hand corner of the envelope.
3. The application for the Post of Librarian and referees’ reports should be submitted within six (6) weeks from the date of this publication under confidential cover, and addressed to:
The Registrar
National Open University of Nigeria
University Village, Plot 91, Cadastral Zone
NnamdiAzikiwe Expressway, Jabi FCT, Abuja
The Governing Council reserves the right to extend the closing date if deemed necessary, and/or re-advertise the position should this particular process not yield the desired results.
This advertisement does not impose any legal obligation on the University to invite, accept or deal in whatsoever manner with any applicant.
