Director of Collection & Resource Services and Assistant/Associate Professor - Odum Library

About Us

As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgias Core Values.

Blazer Creed

Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.

Civility - A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.

Integrity - Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty.

Citizenship - Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help.

As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of Civility, Integrity, and Citizenship

Job Summary

Odum Library seeks qualified applicants for the Director of Collection and Resource Services, a 12-month tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, that begins as early as January 2027. Rank is determined at the time of hiring and will be commensurate with experience. The selected candidate will lead the Collection and Resource Services unit, be responsible for the acquisition and collection development of library collections, maintaining scholarly 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

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

Responsibilities

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 librarys leadership team.
• Provide leadership and guide the direction for the following areas: acquisitions, collection development, cataloging, electronic resources.
• Supervise two faculty 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 activity. Contribute to the development of the library profession through scholarship, presentations, and publications.

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in library and information science from an ALA accredited program.
• Minimum of three years of progressive experience in cataloging, acquisitions, electronic resource management, or a related field in an academic library setting.
• Supervisory experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with negotiating licenses and managing e-resources.
• Experience in maintaining effective relationships with vendors and participating in consortia purchasing agreements.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with the processes of procurement, contracts, or licensing.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Applicants are required to provide:

• professional references with current contact information

• documentation of academic credentials

• employment history

Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to:

• ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment,
• view social media outlets, and
• remove job postings without additional notification.

Employment is contingent upon:

• successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check
• reference checks

Employment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position:

• satisfactory credit check
• successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• pre-employment drug testing
• confirmation of credentials

After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training:

• New employee orientation

• VSUs Annual Compliance Training:

• USG Ethics Policy

• Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy

• Drug Free Workplace

• Sexual Misconduct and Title IX

• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

• Motor Vehicle Policy

• Workers Compensation (new hires)

• Georgia Open Records Act (new hires)

• USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly)

• Job-specific training such as: FMLA and Workers Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving

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.

Background Check

Position of Trust + Credit

Accommodations

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings, apply for a job on this site, or participate in the search process as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting our Benefits Team, in the Office of Human Resources at vsubenefits@valdosta.edu

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.

Clery Disclosure

The Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act requires institutions of higher education to publish an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR). The ASFSR includes crime statistics for the three previous calendar years of reported crimes that occurred on campus; in or on certain non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by our institution; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and fire safety policies and statistics. The ASFSR is published annually by October 1 and is available online at: https://www.valdosta.edu/administration/finance-admin/police/documents/2025-asfr-final-draft-aa.docx.pdf. You may request a paper copy of the report by emailing openrecords@valdosta.edu.