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.
2021-2022 Membership
| Name | School/Dept |
|---|---|
| Fred Oswald, Chair | Psychological Sciences |
| Scott Colman | Architecture |
| Jacqueline Couti | Modern & Classical Languages & Cultures |
| Sophie Crawford Brown | Art History |
| James Disch | Sport Management |
| Mike Fagan | Computer Science |
| Cymene Howe | Anthropology |
| Uriah Kriegel | Philosophy |
| Meng Li | Statistics |
| Peter Loewen | School of Music |
| Angel Marti-Arbona | Chemistry |
| Leila Peyravan | Business |
| Han Pu | Physics and Astronomy |
| Christopher Sperandio | Visual and Dramatic Arts |
| Nicole Waligora-Davis | English |
| Bethany Johnson | Staff representative |
| Jennifer Wilson | Staff representative |
| Danika Brown | Staff representative |
| Jayeeta Jagannath | 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 |
| Peggy Roe | Alumni representative |
Updated August 13, 2021