Library and Information Services Committee

The Library and Information Services Committee advises the Provost and University Librarian on matters relating to the University Library.

Committee purpose

The purpose of the Library and Information Services Committee is to:

• advise DVC Academic and University Librarian on strategic and planning matters relating to the University Library, and in accordance with the University’s strategic directions
• advise the DVC Academic and the University Librarian on views from the Library’s user community, in particular the Library’s role in supporting learning and teaching, the student experience, and research
• advise the DVC Academic and the University Librarian on the Library’s role in developing digital capability in the University’s research, and learning and teaching environments
• report annually to the Academic Board.

Committee members

Ex officio

• DVC Academic—Chairperson
• University Librarian
• Director, Digital Solutions.

Appointed members

• One Māori academic staff member, nominated by the DVC Māori.
• Deans work collectively to nominate 5-6 academic staff who are representative of disciplinary groupings.
• One student representative, appointed by the President VUWSA.
• One student representative of the Postgraduate Students’ Association (PGSA), appointed by the PGSA.

Secretarial support is provided by a representative from Library Operations.

Committee meetings

The Committee will normally meet at least 2-3 times per year, at times determined by the Chairperson that fit the annual planning and budgeting cycles.