Librarian wanted at University of Uyo

University of Uyo recruiting
A vacancy will soon exist in the position of the Registrar at the University of Uyo. The position will be filled in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act No. 11 of 1993 and the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions Amendment) Act 2003. Interested candidates who meet requisite qualifications and experience as specified below are invited to apply.

Job Title: Librarian


Qualifications and Experience

Candidates for this post must:
(i) be professionally qualified and practicing librarians;
(ii) possess a good honours degree in Library Science from a recognized university, plus a higher degree (preferably a Ph.D) with at least 15 (fifteen) years of relevant experience, preferably in a university or other institutions of higher learning;
(iii) have contributed to knowledge through research and publications in reputable journals, as well as possess proven records of sound administrative leadership.
(iv) not be below the rank of a Deputy Librarian.

(b) Duties:
The University Librarian shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the overall administration of the University Library, branches and extension and for providing library services for the entire University Community.

(c) Tenure:
The tenure of the Registrar, as a Principal Officer of the University, is for 5 (five) years in the first instance, and may be re-appointed for another term of 5(five) years and no more.

Method of Application:
Applicants should submit 25 (twenty five) copies each of their applications and curriculum vitae, indicating full names; post sought; date and place of birth; nationality; permanent home and current contact addresses; marital status; number and ages of children; academic/professional qualifications (attach photocopies of all certificates); previous working experience (giving duration, posts held and salary); present employment (giving rank and salary), details of research work and publications; extra-curricular activities; names and addresses of 3 (three) Referees, one of whom must be in a position to supply academic, and/or professional reference.
Applications should be addressed to

The Vice-Chancellor
University of Uyo
P.M.B. 1017, Uyo
Akwa Ibom State

Applicants are advised to write boldly at the left hand corner of the envelopes containing their Applications, the position to which they are responding. Referees should also be advised to send their reports, in confidential cover, directly to the Vice-chancellor.

Closing Date: The closing date for the receipt of the applications is 9th December , 2010