DUTIES: Study library needs in view of the academic programs and advise the Provost/Academic Vice President and the Dean of Libraries on matters of general library resources, (i.e., Staffing needs in the library, service needs such as freshman library orientation, the operating budget of the library, the conditions of storage, and the means which may best integrate the library program with the research, instructional, and service activities of the institution.)

COMPOSITION: This committee shall consist of a maximum of six faculty and staff who are representative of broad University interests; including three individuals who represent the humanities/performing arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural sciences/math. In addition, this committee shall consist of representatives selected by the deans from each academic division; plus two undergraduate students, two graduate students, a Faculty Senate representative, a Professional Staff Assembly representative, and an OCT Staff Assembly representative. The following shall serve in an ex officio capacity: Dean of Libraries and Dean of the Graduate School. A faculty member and a staff member shall serve as co-chairs of the committee.

REPORTING CHANNEL: Executive Vice President and Provost

Membership

FACULTY CO-CHAIR: Debra Nelson-Gardell – Associate Professor, SW 2025
STAFF CO-CHAIR: Benjamin Northrup – Operations Manager, Libraries 2025

Rhonda Crim – Director of Alumni Publications, Advancement 2026

Alexis Davis-Hazell – Assistant Professor, A&S 2024
Igor Fedin – Assistant Professor, A&S 2024

Anne Franklin Lamar – Instructor, A&S 2026

Academic Division Representatives
Paul Pecorino – Business
Nelle Williams – CCHS
Anna Embree – C&IS
Andrea Wilson – OTIDE
Stephen Katsinas – Education
Steve Bunker – GS
Marcy Koontz – HES
Brad Tuggle – Honors
​Debra Nelson-Gardell – Social Work
Janet Brown – Nursing
Casey Duncan – Law
Chris Brazel – Engineering
Russ McCutcheon – A&S
Vincent Scalfani – Libraries

Faculty Senate Representative
Susan Williams – Associate Professor, A&S

Professional Staff Assembly Representative
Laila Marker – Database Administrator, OIT

OCT Staff Assembly Representative
Allyson Holliday – Library Assistant III, University Libraries

Graduate Student Association Representative

Heaven Cauble

Elliott Lapin

Student Members

Johnny Foster

Savannah Spring

Ex Officio Member
Donald Gilstrap – Dean, University Libraries
Susan Carvalho – Associate Provost & Dean, Graduate School