(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.
| Name | School/Dept |
|---|---|
| Fred Oswald, Chair | Department of Psychology |
| Nate Citino | Department of History |
| Scott Colman | School of Architecture |
| Jimmy Disch | Department of Sports Management |
| Barry Dunning | Department of Physics and Astronomy |
| Elizabeth Festa | Center for Humanities |
| Haiyang Li | Jones School of Business |
| Peter Loewen | Shepherd School of Music |
| Michael Maas | Department of History |
| Ronen Mukamel | Department of Mathematics |
| Satish Nagarajaiah | Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering |
| William Parsons | Department of Religion |
| Han Pu | Department of Physics and Astronomy |
| Christopher Sperandio | Department of Visual and Dramatic Arts |
| Matthew Wettergreen | Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen |
| Hannah Kim | Undergraduate representative |
| Melissa Bailar | Staff representative |
| Sean Smith | Graduate representative |
| Shawn Simmons | Alumni representative |
| Mary Lowery, non-voting liaison | Friends of Fondren Executive Director |
| Sara Lowman, non-voting liaison | Vice Provost and University Librarian |
| Provost | |
| Anita Norwig, non-voting liaison | Assistant Dean, School of Humanities |
| Angela Thompson | Senior Survey Admin, Office of Institutional Effectiveness |
| Ansel Ahabue | Undergraduate representative |
Updated July 29, 2019
