Description

Posting Details

Posting Number

F2716P

Working Title

Collection Librarian for Social Sciences

Department

Libraries-Collection Dev

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

The UGA Libraries advance the University of Georgia's mission by providing the best possible access to recorded knowledge, actively contributing to the success of students and faculty through teaching and research services provided in physical and virtual environments, exemplifying the University's strategic priority to serve the people of Georgia and beyond. A member of the Association of Research Libraries with 75 faculty librarians and archivists, 150 staff and nearly 200 student workers, the UGA Libraries receive more than three million visits per year on average and provide services at nine locations across the Athens campus, among them the Main Library, Miller Learning Center, McBay Science Library, Special Collections Libraries and Music, Art and Education branch libraries. The UGA Libraries offer nationally distinctive special collections related to Georgia's history, politics, and public policy, and preserves one of the foremost media collections in public broadcasting. The UGA Libraries provide IT support for Georgia Library Learning Online ( GALILEO ), Georgia's statewide virtual library initiative, and is home to the UGA Press and Georgia Review literary journal. Please visit libs.uga.edu for more information.

About the City of Athens: Athens is a vibrant college town filled with creative energy. The city is located along the North Oconee River in Clarke County, in northeast Georgia just below the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and only a few hours' drive from the Atlantic coast. In 1801 it was chosen as the site of Georgia's first state college and named Athens after the city in Greece.

Nicknamed the Classic City, Athens is best known for great music, a happening food scene, and of course the Georgia Bulldogs, winners of the 2021 and 2022 College Football National Championships. In the spring, the city's Twilight Criterium, one of the country's largest cycling events, attracts both cyclists and spectators. Athfest, a local music festival held on outdoor stages and in venues around town takes place each summer, and the Hot Corner Festival celebrates the African American business community and culture each June. On autumn Saturdays the town swells as football fans flock to cheer on the University of Georgia Bulldogs. In recent years the town is becoming known around the Southeast for its great breweries like Creature Comforts and Terrapin. Filled with historic architecture and home to the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Athens is a unique blend of traditional heritage and trend-setting southern culture.

In 1990, the city of Athens and Clarke County combined to form a unified government. Home to more than 100,000 residents, the top three employers include the University of Georgia, Piedmont Regional Healthcare System, and the Athens-Clarke County School District. With more than 12,000 enrolled students, the Athens-Clarke County School District is proud to serve a dynamic population across 14 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools, as well as an early learning center and community career academy

College/Unit/Department website

libs.uga.edu

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Minimum salary begins at $60,000; offers will be commensurate with experience

Anticipated Start Date

09/01/2026

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

05/22/2026

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should attach a 1-2 page letter of interest, a complete CV, and the names, titles, and contact information of three professional references. The University of Georgia Libraries wish to emphasize that preferred qualifications are not required and we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop preferred knowledge, skills and abilities. Applicants are encouraged to communicate the ways in which their work meets required or preferred qualifications in ways that may not be obvious. Candidates are encouraged to submit their materials by June 28, 2026, however, the position will remain open until filled.

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 08.02.18.01.02.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Librarian AC

FLSA

Faculty Rank

Open Rank

Contract Type

Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status

Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

An ALA -accredited Master's in Library and Information Science or relevant terminal degree.

Position Summary

The University of Georgia Libraries seeks a forward-thinking and collaborative Collection Librarian for Social Sciences to support the strategic development and stewardship of scholarly resources. As one of three disciplinary collection librarians reporting to the Collection Strategies Coordinator, this position contributes to a shared collection strategy, coordinating collection development and management across social sciences disciplines in support of the University's research, teaching, and learning mission. The role contributes to major resource decision-making, budget allocation, and strategic shifts by advising on collection-related needs, priorities, issues, and trends in the disciplinary areas they represent, as well as team-level projects and initiatives that cut across disciplines.

The Collection Librarian for Social Sciences evaluates and selects resources across formats and acquisition models, assesses collection use and impact, and identifies gaps and emerging needs to ensure alignment with institutional priorities and evolving research and teaching demands. They collaborate closely with colleagues across Collections, Academic Engagement, and other Libraries and campus units to support decision-making and advance sustainable collection strategies.

This role also contributes to initiatives related to open scholarship, shared print, and consortial collection development, and plays a key role in aligning UGA Libraries collection strategy with campus priorities and broader trends in scholarly communication and access.

UGA librarians are non-tenured faculty members. UGA offers an attractive benefits program including a choice of health and retirement plans, dental plan, vision plan, tuition remission, paid relocation, 21 days annual leave, 12 days sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Additional Requirements

Candidates will be considered at the rank of Librarian I, II, III , or IV. For more information about the requirements for the Librarian ranks, please see the Guidelines for Librarian/Archivist Faculty Rank and Promotion: https://www.libs.uga.edu/sites/default/files/admin/Guidelines.pdf

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

1 or more years of work experience in an academic or research library.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Understanding of major principles and issues in research library collection development and management
• Familiarity with Integrated Library Management Systems, such as ExLibris Alma
• Familiarity with data/metadata formats and standards used in libraries, such as COUNTER or MARC
• Working knowledge of social sciences research and resources.
• Familiarity with APIs for scholarly resources, scripting and/or query languages such as SQL
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Power BI and Microsoft productivity tools
• Familiarity with assessment data in higher education, such as IPEDS , and resources for institutional research
• Ability to successfully navigate issues relating to copyright, fair use, and rights management.
• Understanding of trends in open access to scholarly materials and publishing services
• Knowledge of collaborative and consortial models for collection building

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust?

No

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

No

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Develop and manage collections across assigned social science disciplines using data-informed approaches to selection, acquisition, and retention. Evaluate and monitor resources across format ensuring that available funds are effectively utilized to provide timely access to research and learning content aligned with disciplinary needs, user demand, and institutional priorities.

Analyze collection usage, expenditures, and trends to inform social science resource allocation and strategy. Create reports and other tools to communicate the value and impact of collections. Support assessment for accreditation, program review, and institutional reporting in the social sciences.

Review and evaluate physical collections in assigned subject areas to support space planning, shared print initiatives, and other strategic collection management projects. Participate in retention, deselection, and transfer decisions in alignment with institutional and consortial commitments.

In partnership with the Collection Strategy team, develop and maintain collection development policy to assess the quality, relevance, and use of existing content, identify collection gaps, emerging research, and instructional needs, and take strategic action to acquire, retain, or adjust content as appropriate.

Communicate and collaborate with Academic Engagement HASS (Humanities & Social Sciences) librarians to support informed decision-making and coordination of collection-related activities. Identify and acquire materials that reflect faculty, student, and researcher needs, ensuring collections support teaching, learning, and research priorities.

Collaborate with members of Collections and colleagues across the Libraries and campus to guide strategic support for open scholarship, publishing, and access. Evaluates opportunities and makes recommendations to strengthen open research in the social sciences.

Manage and refine workflows for content selection and acquisition in collaboration with Collections teams (Acquisitions, Electronic & Continuing Resources, Accounting).

Participate in Libraries and campus committees and outreach activities to further the mission of UGA and the Libraries. Participate in and contribute to professional library and scholarly organizations. Keep current with developments in librarianship, particularly as relates to collection development, Open Access trends, scholarly communication, and digital scholarship. Share knowledge gained from professional engagement with local and national audiences via personal presentation, publication, conference participation, and other venues as appropriate.

Percentage Of Time

100

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you find out about this position at the UGA Libraries?
   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents