Committee Description:

The Library Committee is the advisory board, comprised of faculty, academic staff, and students, for policy and planning for libraries through the University including the general library system.  

1. Reviews and makes recommendations on long range planning for the university's library resources.
2. Reviews the performance of the libraries in supporting and assisting scholarly activities.
3. Monitors technical developments (such as automation or computerization) for the libraries.
4. Consults with and advises appropriate administrative officers on library budget matters.
5. Receives recommendations from departments and deans regarding the establishment, abolition or merger of libraries supported by university funds, and makes recommendations to the chancellor.
6. Gives advice on the allocation of resources among major library units and services.
7. Advises on the appointment of faculty members to search and screen committees for the senior administrative appointments in each major library unit.

Number of Student Students: 3  (1 undergraduate, 1 graduate required)

2011-2012 Student Appointees:
Lanxi Huang; Tom Chapin
 1 OPEN SEAT (graduate student)

Staff Contact:

Cynthia Jaspar, Chair 

Meeting Schedule:  TBA

Committee Website:  http://www.library.wisc.edu/news/ULC/#YR2009