Law Librarian at Prime University Abuja
Prime University, Abuja is a newly established private university located in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. The institution is committed to providing world-class teaching, research, and community service with a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven learning. Prime University offers programmes across diverse facultiesincluding Science and Computing, Social and Management Science, Law with a strong emphasis on producing graduates who are globally competitive and locally relevant. Guided by its vision to be a leading centre of academic excellence, the University is dedicated to nurturing future leaders, fostering industry partnerships, and contributing to national development.Key Responsibilities
Manage and maintain the University's law library and legal information resources.
Catalogue, classify, and organise law books, journals, statutes, law reports, and other legal materials.
Provide legal research assistance to students, lecturers, and researchers.
Facilitate access to electronic legal databases and other digital research resources.
Ensure the proper preservation, circulation, and security of library materials.
Support teaching, learning, and research activities within the Faculty of Law.
Maintain accurate library records and prepare periodic reports.
Recommend relevant legal publications and resources to support the University's academic programmes.
Requirements and Qualifications
Applicants must possess the following qualifications and competencies:
LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) from a recognised university.
M.Sc. in Library and Information Science from a recognised institution.
A minimum of 2–3 years of relevant work experience in a law library, academic library, or related institution.
Knowledge of legal research methods, legal information resources, and law library management.
Proficiency in library management systems, digital databases, and electronic legal research tools.
Strong organisational, communication, record-keeping, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage legal collections, catalogue legal materials, and assist students, lecturers, and researchers with legal information retrieval.
Professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in an academic environment.