Library Assistant Position

Background:
The Pan African University (PAU) is a continental initiative of the African Union Commission, Addis Ababa to revitalize Higher Education and Research in Africa. The PAU has five Institutes each in the five Sub-regions of Africa. Located within the University of Ibadan (UI), the Pan African University Life and Earth Sciences Institute (including Health and Agriculture) PAULESI, is the hub for West Africa.
PAULESI is currently recruiting for the position of a suitably qualified library assistant with a bachelor’s degree (B.Sc., B.A., or B.Ed.) in Library Science (BLS).

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Locating books and other library materials, such as periodicals and DVDs
2. Working at the circulation desk to check out books and process returns
3. Shelving books and organizing collections according to the library’s preferred classification system, such as the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) or Library of Congress Classification Scheme, (LCC)
4. Answering patrons’ questions about library events and resources
5. Completing clerical work, such as filing paperwork and updating library records
6. Unpacking and cataloging newly acquired materials.

Skills and Academic Qualifications

1. A Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc., B.A., or B.Ed.) in Library Science (BLS) or a good first degree in another discipline combined with a Postgraduate Diploma in Library Studies (PGDL) from a recognized university.
2. Strong organizational skills to help keep shelves tidy.
3. Technological proficiency ranging from basic computer skills to familiarity with cataloging software.
4. Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively relay information in person and through library emails and newsletters

Remuneration
The remuneration is NGN 330,000 per month (all-inclusive)

Application Procedure

1. Application letter in pdf format
2. CV, relevant academic and professional certificates should be attached as a single pdf document.
3. Visit https://paulesi.org.ng/library to apply.

Closing Date for submission of application is 8^th December 2026.