UNIVERSITY LIBRARY COMMITTEE 

CHARGE   

To facilitate effective communication and cooperation between the University libraries and the Faculty Senate; to assist the Library in its development of collections, services, and relevant policies that advance The University of Montana-Missoula’s commitment to academic growth and excellence; consult with the University and Library Administrations to promote effective communication about the libraries and their roles within the community; participate in the selection and periodic evaluations of the Dean of Library Services; participate in the accreditation processes affecting or involving the UM-M libraries; report periodically as needed to the Faculty Senate throughout the year; prepare an annual written report of the Committee and Library activities for the academic year. These will be kept in the Faculty Senate Office to facilitate continuity. 

COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT  

Faculty Senate    

CHAIR (elected yearly from within the committee)  

 VACANT 

VICE-CHAIR  

TBD  

FACULTY (Eight; Three-year terms)  

Humanities (One)    

Bridget Clarke, Department of Philosophy (2014)  

Sciences (One)     

VACANT

Professional Schools (Three)    

Emily Plant, Management (2015)

Ron Wakimoto, Ecosystem & Conservation Sciences (2015)

Margaret Bladridge, Music (2016)

Social and Behavioral Sciences (One)    

Lois Muir, Department of Psychology (2014)

Mansfield Library Faculty (Two)        

Barry Brown, Mansfield Library (2015)      

Tammy Ravas, Mansfield Library (2014)    

STAFF (One; One-year term)    

Andi Armstrong, School of Business (2013)

STUDENT (Three total; One-year terms)  

Undergraduate (Two)      

VACANT

VACANT

VACANT

VACANT

 Graduate (One)    

VACANT

ADDITIONAL REPRESENTATIVE  

Ex-Officio (Non-voting)    

Bonnie Allen, Dean, Mansfield Library

Updated June 2013 - To update the roster, contact the Office of the President