Date of Senate Approval 05/08/03

Statement of Faculty Senate Action:

Faculty Handbook Section 10.4.13

Purpose

The committee serves as an advisory body to the University Librarian and the Director of the Media Center. Responsibilities include assessing the needs of students and faculty in the use of the library and Media Center and advising the University Librarian on general library policy. The committee consults with the University Librarian and Director of the Media Center in the formulation of the annual budget, long range budget, allocation of book funds, and long-range building plans. The committee also serves as a communicating bridge between the University Librarian and the Director of the Media Center, and students and faculty.

Membership

University Librarian

Director of the Media Center

Three faculty serving staggered two-year terms (one from each of the academic divisions) (appointed by the Senate)

One student serving one-year term (appointed by VCSA)

Recommendations to: University Librarian and the Director of the Media Center

Reports to: the VCAA

Rationale
One element of a good working relationship between a university library and the faculty of that university is a strong communication link between the two. The Library and Media Services Advisory Committee is one of these links that keeps a vibrant communication bridge open between the faculty and the library. Although it is not and should not be a decision-making body, the committee serves the leadership of the library as a advisory body in important decisions that affect the campus.

Without this group it would be necessary to create a new committee to serve a similar function. A liberal arts faculty must be actively involved with its library especially in times of change.