Library Committee By-Laws

Note: materials to be deleted in proposed revision in bold.

Membership

Five elected teaching faculty members, two students elected by the Student Senate for one-year renewable terms, and the Director of Library Services, ex officio (non-voting).

Selection Means

The Faculty Senate shall elect the five faculty members, the Student Senate, the two members.

Functions and Responsibilities

1. To recommend priorities for the purchasing of new library materials.

2. To recommend policies regarding the distribution of library materials.

3. To recommend policies regarding the procedures for purchasing and processing library materials.

4. To act as a hearing board for students and faculty with grievances concerning the library.

5. To advise the Vice President for Academic Affairs and other administrative officers as to the status of the library as an effective instrument serving the needs of the university.

6. To participate in planning for future library facilities.


Library Committee By-Laws

Proposed Revision

Note: Revisions in bold.

Membership

Five elected teaching faculty members, two students elected by the Student Senate for one-year renewable terms, and the Director of Library Services, ex officio (non-voting).

Selection Means

The Faculty Senate shall elect the five faculty members, the Student Senate, the two members.

Functions and Responsibilities

1. To make recommendations related to library policies in so far as they impact the teaching, research and service responsibilities of the faculty and the studies of students

2. To serve in an advocacy role for the Library.

3. To act as a hearing board for students and faculty with grievances concerning the library.

4. To advise the Vice President for Academic Affairs and other administrative officers as to the status of the library as an effective instrument serving the needs of the university.

5. To participate in planning for future library facilities.