The Senate Library Committee represents faculty, civil service, academic professional, and student interest in the libraries of the University of Minnesota. The Senate Library Committee discusses library administration issues such as acquisitions, accessibility, and electronic services, as well as serves in an advisory capacity to the library directors.
2023-24 Senate Library Committee Leadership
Meeting Schedule
2023-24 Meeting Schedule
The Senate Library Committee meets Tuesdays from 1-2:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
| DATE | TIME | LOCATION |
| September 12, 2023 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Online Via Zoom |
| October 10, 2023 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Online Via Zoom |
| November 14, 2023 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Online Via Zoom |
| February 13, 2024 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Online Via Zoom |
| March 12, 2024 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Online Via Zoom |
| April 9, 2024 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Online Via Zoom |
Committee members will be automatically added to a Google Calendar invite for these meetings at the beginning of the 2023-24 academic year.
Committee Charge
University Senate Bylaws, Article II., Section 5
G. LIBRARY COMMITTEE
The Library Committee represents faculty, academic professional, civil service, and student interest in the University libraries.
Membership
The Library Committee shall be composed of:
- 12 faculty/academic professional members,
- 4 students,
- 1 civil service member, and
- ex officio representation as specified by vote of the University Senate.
Faculty, academic professional, civil service, and student members shall be appointed by the Committee on Committees. Academic professionals members must be eligible to serve in the Faculty Senate. Civil service members shall not be a library employee.
Duties and Responsibilities
a. To make recommendations to the University Senate on all matters concerned with the policies, administration, programs, and services for students, faculty, staff, and stakeholders of all libraries of the University of Minnesota system.
b. To advise the directors and other heads of libraries of the University of Minnesota.
c. To evaluate University-wide library facilities, services, and collections to promote enhanced learning and meet the research and community engagement needs of the campus community.
d. To recommend to the Senate Consultative Committee such actions or policies as it deems appropriate.
e. To engage with campus stakeholders in order to collaborate and give feedback on issues relevant to the libraries of the University of Minnesota.
(updated: 4/17/18)
Letters, Resolutions, and Statements
Statement in Support of the University of Minnesota Libraries’ “Towards Open Access at the University of Minnesota” - November 16, 2021
Statement of Support for the University of Minnesota Libraries' Values for Collections - November 17, 2020
Report of the Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate the Library - February 4, 2020
Open Access Publishing Fund Statement
Open Access Publishing Fund Information
SLC Budget Letter to Provost Karen Hanson - December 3, 2015