Frank Mahitab

Frank Mahitab serves as Library Director at Fort Valley State University (FVSU) in Fort Valley, Georgia, holding this position since April 2014 after seven years as interim director and three years as assistant director. With 20 years of service at FVSU, his academic progression includes roles as librarian instructor, assistant professor, and associate professor within the university's library system.

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Bombay University, India
• CIS degree from DeVry University, Atlanta, Georgia
• Master of Library Science (MLS) from Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia

Mr. Mahitab's professional expertise centers on Library Science and Information Management, with specialized experience in academic reference services and circulation systems. His career demonstrates a focus on library administration and public service coordination within higher education institutions, particularly through his supervision of reference services at FVSU and circulation services at Savannah State University.

Residing in Kathleen, Georgia for 19 years, he is married to Paula Bloodworth of Macon, Georgia, and has one son, Immy Bloodworth Mahitab, along with two cats. His professional philosophy aligns with Mahatma Gandhi's principle: 'Be the change you wish to see in the world.'