Heather Jeffcoat

Heather Jeffcoat, the Web and Discovery Management Librarian (Librarian III) at Georgia Tech, champions the Institute's vision by cultivating a "community of learning, discovery, and creation" through outstanding service and pioneering support in library technologies and digital resources. Jeffcoat holds a Master of Science in Library and Information Studies (MLIS) from Florida State University and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Geography from the University of South Carolina. Jeffcoat oversees the Library’s digital landscape, including the discovery system Primo. Her leadership in technology initiatives centers on elevating library services, and her proactive approach to exploring, recommending, and adopting emerging tools and applications, ensures a comprehensive and reliable online experience for all who use the library. She is the 2023 recipient of the Frances Kaiser Award from the Georgia Tech Library, and the 2025 recipient of the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL) Extraordinary Service and Leadership Award.