University Committee on the Library
Charge
(a) Advise the University Librarian, the President, and the Provost on matters related to general policy regarding the university library. In addition, the Committee acts as a sounding board for proposed major changes and new services, and serves as a communication link between the library and the university community.
(b) Review and make recommendations with regard to policies and objectives of the university for the proper use of library resources by faculty, students, and staff; the enhancement of the faculty and student academic environment through effective use and support of the library; appropriate library support for research; and the enhancement of library resources and staff.
(c) Prepare a brief, written report on the activities of the committee at the end of each academic year and to submit copies of this report to the president of the university, the provost, and the Faculty Senate.
2020-2021 Membership
| Name | School/Dept |
|---|---|
| Fred Oswald, Chair | Department of Psychological Sciences |
| Scott Colman | School of Architecture |
| James Disch | Department of Sport Management |
| Mike Fagan | Department of Computer Science |
| Elizabeth Festa | Program for Writing and Communication |
| Beatriz González-Stephan | Department of Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American Studies |
| Cymene Howe | Department of Anthropology |
| Balaji Koka | Jones School of Business |
| Uriah Kriegel | Department of Philosophy |
| Meng Li | Department of Statistics |
| Peter Loewen | Shepherd School of Music |
| Michael Maas | Department of History |
| Angel Marti-Arbona | Department of Chemistry |
| Han Pu | Department of Physics and Astronomy |
| Christopher Sperandio | Department of Visual and Dramatic Arts |
| Samuel Zhou | Undergraduate representative |
| Melissa Bailar | Staff representative |
| Danika Brown | Staff representative |
| Autumn Grace Horne | Graduate representative |
| Mary Lowery | Friends of Fondren Executive Director, non-voting liaison |
| Sara Lowman | Vice Provost and University Librarian, ex officio |
| Reggie DesRoches | Provost, non-voting liaison |
| Anita Norwig | Assistant Dean, School of Humanities, non-voting liaison |
| Shawn Simmons | Alumni representative |
Updated August 6, 2020