About this role
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 faculties including ...
Law Librarian
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience 2 - 3 years
- Location Abuja
- Job Field Legal and Regulatory
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.