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POLICY #13.13 
SUBJECT: Library Committee

I. PURPOSE

The purpose of this Policy is to establish a committee to assist in the formulation of Library policy and procedures.

II. REFERENCES

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III. DEFINITIONS

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IV. POLICY

  1. Membership: The Southern Utah University (SUU) Library Committee shall be appointed as follows: annually.
    1. One (1) faculty member appointed by the dean of each academic College/School. Appointments made for two (2) years on a rotating basis.
    2. One (1) faculty senator appointed annually by the Faculty Senate.
    3. Two (2) students appointed annually by the Student Body President for a one-year term beginning Fall semester.
    4. The Executive Director of the Library to serve as a non-voting member.
  2. Chair: To be elected annually by the Committee members.
  3. Functions: The Library Committee meets on an as-needed basis and is concerned with improving the Library's overall effectiveness. Periodically the Committee:
    1. Advises the Library in the area of gifts and collection development.
    2. Serves as liaison between the Colleges/Schools to insure input in library decisions by the SUU faculty.
    3. Recommends policy and procedures to the administration on behalf of the Library.
    4. Acts in an advisory capacity in formulating Library policy in regards to circulation, selection, etc.
    5. Review materials brought to the attention of the Library as having questionable value to the total collection.
  4. Authority: The Library Committee is directly responsible to the Executive Director of the Library.

V. RELEVANT FORMS/LINKS

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VI. QUESTIONS/RESPONSIBLE OFFICE

The responsible office for this Policy is the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs. For questions about this Policy, contact the Executive Director of the Library.

VII. POLICY ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT DATES

Date Approved: July 27, 1990

Amended: March 22, 2007