Lead Library Services. Advance Research Support. Strengthen Access to Knowledge.
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) is seeking an experienced and highly competent Senior Librarian to provide leadership and professional support in the administration, development, and delivery of library and information services at the John Harris Library. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with extensive experience in librarianship, library and information science, academic library management, research support, digital information services, or related fields.
If you are interested in this job opening you can continue on this page for more information on the job description and for the official online recruitment channel to begin application.
Applications are invited for the position below:
Job Title: Senior Librarian
Location: Benin City, Edo
Qualifications
- M.L.S. or Master degree in related discipline plus five (5) years of teaching experience and at least three (3) peer-reviewed publications.
Application Closing Date
8th October, 2026.
Application Details
- Candidates should submit soft copies of their Application letter with detailed Curriculum Vitae and passport photograph via the link above.
- Applicant’s CV should be presented in the following order:
- Full Names (underline Surname)
- Post Applied For
- Date and Place of Birth
- Marital Status
- Gender
- Permanent Home Address
- Contact Address
- Mobile Phone Number(s)
- Email Address
- Nationality
- State of Origin
- Local Government of Origin
- Number and Age(s) of Child/Children
- Institutions Attended (with dates) Academic Qualifications (with dates)
- Professional Qualifications (with dates and awarding bodies)
- Work Experience
- List of Publications (where applicable, in chronological order)
- Membership of Professional Bodies
- Community Service Rendered
- Extracurricular Activities
- Names and Addresses of Three Referees.
Referees Report:
- Referees must send their reports (not later than one week after close of application) directly to the Registrar under confidential seal with Subject Heading Bearing the Name of the Applicant and Post Applied For. At least one Referee must be from the applicant’s most recent/current place of employment.
Note
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to come along with originals of their credentials and supporting documents which include:
- Academic / Professional Certificates.
- NYSC Certificate.
- Birth Certificate or Age declaration.
- State / Local Government of Origin.
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