Reporting to the Director of Collections, the Acquisitions Librarian plays a key leadership role in shaping and overseeing the Libraries' acquisitions strategy for purchased and licensed content. This position is responsible for streamlining resource procurement processes, assisting in managing the collections budget, and supporting collection development to align with the Libraries’ goals. The Acquisitions Librarian also fosters strong vendor relationships, addresses order and payment issues, and ensures effective collaboration across departments. Additionally, the role includes staff leadership, including hiring, training, and performance management of approximately 3 staff, while contributing to library-wide planning, governance, and ongoing professional development. 

Qualifications and Salary: 

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

Salary ranges from approximately $60,000-$90,000 commensurate with experience 

Application Procedure: 

Qualified applicants who wish to be considered for this position should review the long advertisement on the UGA Libraries website at https://www.libs.uga.edu/jobs and should apply through UGA’s job portal at: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/466551 

 Candidates are encouraged to submit their materials by March 8, 2026, however, the position will remain open until filled.  

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).