Academic Policies Committee: Subcommittee on Libraries, AY 2007-2008
STANDING CHARGES:
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The Subcommittee on Libraries is a subcommittee of the Senate Academic Policies Committee and reports to the Executive Committee and the Senate through that committee. |
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The Subcommittee shall review policy for the University libraries. These reviews shall address the development and maintenance of library collections, the status and compensation of professional librarians, and such operational matters as hours of access, efficiency, impact of new construction and remodeling, and computerized library systems. |
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The Subcommittee shall advise the directors of the libraries, and shall review annually the library budgets and the allocation of funds. |
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The Subcommittee shall report annually to the Academic Policies Committee and Senate in writing. |
ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR AY 2007-2008:
1. Continue to work with the Central University Libraries (CUL) and the Office of the Provost to increase budgets for acquisitions, materials access, and salaries.
2. Monitor and report on the program of restorative additions to the CUL acquisitions budget.
3. Report on status of the CUL budget for the university archives.
4. Monitor and report on the status of CUL journal and acquisitions.
5. Monitor and report on the status of electronic CUL journal acquisitions and maintenance of electronic resources, including journals, archives, and other materials.
| Subcommittee on Libraries | |
| Chair ( l year term) | John Buynak (Dedman III) |
| Member to 2010 |
Lee Alvoid (SEHD) |
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Benjamin Johnson (Dedman I) |
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| Paul Krueger (Engineering) | |
| Carolyn Smith-Morris(Dedman II) | |
| Member to 2008 | Joseph McKnight (Law) |
| Melissa Dowling (Dedman I) | |
| John Buynak (Dedman III) | |
| Theo Walker (Perkins) | |
| Ulrike Schultz (Cox) | |
| Kevin Heffernan (Meadows) | |
| Executive Committee Liaison: | Matthew Wilson |
Note:
The Subcommittee shall consist of eight or more members serving staggered terms of three years. One member should come from each School other than Dedman College, and one from each Division of Dedman College.