FUNCTION: To be so well informed concerning the functions of
the Library that it can assist in developing operational procedures;
to assist in development of both personnel and fiscal policies
and procedures; to advise the Faculty Council and the president
concerning the direction and growth of the Library; to advise the
president in the event it becomes necessary to appoint a new librarian.
COMPOSITION: At least eight members of the General Faculty and
seven students. Student members shall be appointed by the president
in the fall from panels of names submitted by the appropriate student
committees and shall include two representatives from Student Government,
three from the Cabinet of College Councils, and two from the Graduate
Student Assembly. In addition, every year the chair of the Faculty
Council shall appoint two members of the Faculty Council for one-year
terms as members of the committee. The committee shall elect its
own chair and vice chair, who shall be members of the General Faculty.
The director of General Libraries shall serve as administrative
advisor without vote. Heads of other administrative units on campus
that include library programs and services shall be invited to
provide comment and information as the need arises.