productivity, and participating in service at the college, university, state and/or national levels.
Review of completed applications will begin October 14, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. For more information on the position, contact Jessica Lee, Electronic Resources & Serials Librarian, via email at jessicalee@valdosta.edu.
Application Process
An online application is required. Applicants will be required to attach the following to their online application:
- CV
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts and Official International Course-by-Course Evaluations Due Upon Hire)
- Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least three references
Typical Allocation of Duties:
25% Accomplish department/unit objectives
Direct the human, financial, and other resources needed to accomplish objectives of the department or unit.
20% Monitor and establish processes
Monitor and establish processes to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with university and department goals.
20% Direct operations
Direct the operations of the department or unit.
15% Area Representative
Represent the department or unit to internal and external groups and individuals.
10% Manage budget
Manage the department/unit budget.
10% Compliance
Ensure commitment to and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards
Supervisor Expectations:
Director of Collection and Resource Services
Serve on the library's leadership team.
Provide leadership and guide the direction for the following areas: acquisitions, collection development, cataloging, electronic resources.
Supervise two faculty members and four staff members.
Lead initiatives that increase usability and make it easier for students to use resources independently.
Acquisitions
Responsible for purchasing library materials including the acquisition and renewal of electronic database package subscriptions, individual serials, standing orders, books, and other library materials.
Create and update ledgers. Monitor expenditures in the integrated library system (Alma) and VSU fiscal systems and create reports as needed.
Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with other campus entities including Procurement, Financial Services, and Budget Services.
Establish and maintain vendor relationships, communicate needs, stay current with new products, product improvements, access and licensing alternatives.
Collection Development
Coordinate collection development including reviewing usage of library resources, recommend adding or removing resources, and ensuring library collection supports curriculum.
Prepare library portion of accreditation reports and meet with visitation teams.
Scholarship, Professional Development, and Service
Maintain working knowledge of emerging trends in librarianship, acquisitions, and collection development.
Engage in service at the library, the university, state, and/or national level.
Participate in scholarship, research, and/or creative activities. Contribute to the development of the library profession through scholarship, presentations, and publications.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission, or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.
Special Applicant Instructions
Valdosta State University may provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for select positions when consistent with institutional needs, University policy, and applicable law. Sponsorship is considered on a case-by-case basis and is not available for all positions. Applicants who anticipate requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future are encouraged to contact Human Resources early in the recruitment process with questions regarding sponsorship eligibility.
