LIBRARY COMMITTEE

a.  Composition:  16
            8 representatives from each of the academic divisions ( one each)
            1 representative appointed by the Graduate Council
            2 students ( one graduate student, one undergraduate student)
            5 library staff ( ex-officio, non-voting): Dean, Coordinator for Collection Development, Associate Dear for Access Services, Head of Reference, Associate Dean of Administration

b.  Selection:  Standard.

c.  Charges:       

        1. Advise and make recommendations to the Dean of University Libraries concerning all aspects of long range development of library services and facilities in support of Wichita State University.

        2. Advise the Dean of University Libraries in identifying and articulating long-term institutional priorities in library services and facilities, including collection development and the updating of collection development        planning statements, and information systems development as related to hardware, software and systems support.

        3. Advise and make recommendations to the Dean of University Libraries on library policies and procedures.

        4. Advise the Dean of University Libraries on the organization of library services.

        5. Consult and coordinate with the office of the university’s Chief Information Officer with respect to information services and infrastructure, as well as support for library facilities and systems.

        6. Report annually to the Faculty Senate. The report should treat the status of the Library's long-range plan, noting what has been accomplished, as well as how and why the plan has been revised. It should summarize for the Senate new policies or revisions to existing policies, including the expected consequences for faculty and students.