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Library Sub-Committee - Terms of Reference

Purpose

The Library Sub-Committee advises the Learning and Teaching Committee about Resolutions, policy and procedures relating to the effective integration of the library and its resources in the University's teaching, learning, research and scholarship endeavours.

Terms of Reference

  • To consider and advise the Learning and Teaching Committee on:
    (1) general Library Resolutions, policy, procedures and strategic development;
    (2) the adoption, dissemination and effectiveness of appropriate academic information within the University;
    (3) information and library issues relevant to academic Resolutions, policy and procedures and recommendations for new or amended Resolutions, policies and procedures; and
    (4) the implementation and effectiveness of those policies, drawing the attention of the Committee to any issues of concern.
  • To communicate to the Learning and Teaching Committee new developments and needs in library and information matters.
  • To receive regular reports from, and provide advice to, the University Librarian.
  • To provide an annual report on its activities under its terms of reference to the Academic Board.
  • To consider and report on any matter referred to it by the Academic Board, the Vice Chancellor, the Learning and Teaching Committee or the Chair of the Academic Board.

Constitution

Ex Officio Members

  • the Chair of the Learning and Teaching Committee, or nominee, who shall be chairperson
  • the Chair of the Academic Board, or nominee
  • the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning), or nominee
  • the University Librarian
  • the Chief Information Officer, or nominee
  • the Deputy University Librarian
  • the President of the Students’ Representative Council, or nominee
  • the President of the Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association, or nominee

Appointed Members

  • one member appointed annually by and from the Learning and Teaching Committee
  • one member appointed annually by and from the Research Committee
  • one member appointed annually by and from the Graduate Studies Committee
  • one member appointed annually by and from the Undergraduate Studies Committee
  • two academic staff members from each College appointed annually by the Chair of the Learning and Teaching Committee on the nomination of the relevant Pro Vice-Chancellor (College)

Co-opted Members

  • the Sub-Committee may co-opt up to two members. Co-opted members may be selected from the members of the Academic Board or the wider University community or may express interest directly to the Chair of the Sub-Committee, but must have an interest and/or experience in matters considered by the Sub-Committee. The term of office of members co-opted by the Sub-Committee shall be specified at the time of co option and such members shall have all rights and privileges of other members.

Frequency of Meetings

The Sub-Committee shall meet at least three (3) times a year.

Quorum

A quorum for a meeting of the Committee shall be four (4) members.

Approved/Revised

Academic Board, 13 November 2002

Committee secretary

Library Executive Officer - Ms Leona Nock