Library Advisory Committee, University
Charge
Committee Objectives
- Advise the Dean of Library Services regarding proposed policies.
- Counsel the Dean of Library Services in the general development and administration of the Library.
- Express the opinions and sentiments of the faculty, staff and students relative to Library policies and their administration to the Dean of Library Services and his/her staff.
Areas of Responsibility
The University Library Committee studies Library needs in view of the instructional, research and service programs of the University and advises the Dean of Library Services on matters of general Library policy, the development of Library resources and upon means which may best integrate the Library program with other instructional, research and service activities of the University. The Committee serves as a liaison group among the faculty, staff and students and the Library.
Methods of Operation
The Committee seeks to hold monthly meetings. The agenda is drafted by the Chair and the Dean of Library Services and is announced prior to the meeting. Policy proposals are presented and discussed; administrative matters of importance are brought to the attention of the Committee by the Dean; the members of the Committee communicate questions, complaints, inquiries and suggestions to the Dean and staff concerning Library policies and administrative procedures.
Membership Criteria
The Chair and members of the Committee are appointed by the Provost of the University, with each College having at least one representative. Appointments are for a period of three years and renewable.
Nominations are made to the Provost for the following appointees: Faculty Senate representative by the Senate President; Professional and Scientific Council representative by P&S Council Chair; graduate student member by the Graduate Student Senate Chair; two student members by the Government of the Student Body.
Activity
See "Resources" below for a link to meeting dates and minutes.
Current Members
| Name | Role | Representation | Start Term | End Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reilly, Peter | Chair | Faculty - At Large | 01 Jul 2005 | 30 Jun 2011 |
| Ackermann, Mark | Member | College - Veterinary Medicine | 01 Jul 1999 | 30 Jun 2011 |
| Beckman, Diane | Member | Information Technology Services | 01 Jul 2007 | 30 Jun 2010 |
| Chacko, Thomas | Member | Department Chairs Cabinet | 01 Jul 2009 | 30 Jun 2011 |
| Hohmann, Heidi | Member | College - Design | 01 Jul 2000 | 30 Jun 2009 |
| Member | GSB | 01 Jul 2008 | 30 Jun 2009 | |
| Optional Membership, Declined | Member | Council of Deans | ||
| Member | College - Agriculture and Life Sciences | 01 Jul 2008 | 30 Jun 2011 | |
| Member | GPSS | 01 Jul 2008 | 30 Jun 2009 | |
| Sauer, Geoffrey | Member | College - Liberal Arts & Sciences | 01 Jul 2005 | 30 Jun 2011 |
| Schuh, John | Member | College - Human Sciences | 01 Jul 2008 | 30 Jun 2011 |
| Schweitzer, Jeremy | Member | P&S Council | 01 Jul 2006 | 30 Jun 2010 |
| Member | Research & Economic Development | 01 Jul 2008 | 30 Jun 2009 | |
| Tan, Sok Leng | Member | Extension | 01 Jul 2007 | 30 Jun 2010 |
| Tiwana, Amrit | Member | College - Business | 01 Jul 2006 | 30 Jun 2009 |
| Member | Faculty Senate President or Appointee | 01 Jul 2008 | 30 Jun 2009 | |
| Member | GSB | 01 Jul 2008 | 30 Jun 2009 | |
| Wipf, Terry | Member | College - Engineering | 01 Jul 2008 | 30 Jun 2011 |
| Gregory, David | Ex-officio | Library | ||
| Gulden, Fred | Ex-officio | Library | ||
| Hawkins, Shelley | Ex-officio | Library | ||
| Lawson, Karen | Ex-officio | Library | ||
| Vacant, | Ex-officio | Library |
