General Purpose

The Library Advisory Committee is a Sub Committee of the Information Strategy and Education Resources Committee.  It is envisaged that the Sub Committee will be a forum for the exchange of information and views on current and prospective library policies, services and developments.

The Committee shall consult with relevant University Officers as appropriate in relation to specific items and issues of potential significant impact to the University (particularly in relation to resources). 

Terms of Reference

 1. The Library Advisory Committee shall provide advice and feedback from a library user perspective to the Information Strategy and Education Resources Committee and/or to the Director of Information Services and University Librarian and/or to the Director of Library Services, as appropriate on the following matters:

a) The University’s Library services.
b) The University Library’s role in contributing to the preservation of the cultural heritage of the region.
c) The impact of the implementation of the University’s information and education resources policies and strategies on the users of the Library services.

 2. Other Business as required:

a) To submit to the Information Strategy and Education Resources Committee minutes from each meeting and to report on specific matters as required.
b) To advise the Information Strategy and Education Resources Committee on other areas of competent business as requested.

Frequency of meetings:

The Committee shall normally meet up to six times per year or as directed by the Information Strategy and Education Resources Committee.

Format of meetings:

Senior Library staff will be invited to regularly present ongoing and proposed developments to the Committee.

Membership