Library Student Advisory Committee

The Library Student Advisory Committee (LSAC) helps inform UBC Library decisions by providing insight into the needs and experiences of students. The committee represents a range of UBC Vancouver campus views, with undergraduate and graduate student members drawn from multiple faculties. 

Most LSAC meetings are facilitated discussions about Library-related topics. In these discussions LSAC members have an opportunity to share their own experiences and observations; to learn from fellow students; to reflect on the current and potential roles of the Library; and to help shape UBC Library’s contribution to the student experience. 

Familiarity with UBC Libraries is not required: LSAC’s primary role is to shed light on students’ needs, regardless of whether they are active Library users. 

2020/2021 Committee Members

Chair:

• Michelle Blackwell, Director, Communications & Marketing, UBC Library

Members:

• Alannah Berson, Faculty of Arts
• Sepand Dyanatkar Motaghed, Faculty of Science
• Elisha Facundo, Faculty of Arts
• Antonio Jimenez Castellanos, Faculty of Science
• Jashanbir Nandha, Faculty of Arts
• Sarah Perkin, Faculty of Education
• Mitchell Prost, Faculty of Science
• Emma Reiter, Faculty of Education
• Tajdeep Singh Sandhu, Faculty of Arts
• Violet Skuce, Faculty of Science

Expectations

The 2020/21 LSAC will meet virtually for three 90-minute meetings between October 2020 and April 2021. Meeting times will be set in consultation with LSAC members.

Committee members are expected to

• Care about improving student life at UBC
• Actively participate in LSAC discussions
• Engage with peers in a thoughtful, respectful manner
• Attend at least two of the three scheduled meetings 

The 2020/21 LSAC is co-chaired by Michelle Blackwell (Director, Marketing & Communications) and a number of guest co-chairs. The co-chairs commit to

• Foster an environment where all are comfortable speaking
• Plan meetings with care, to make the most of everyone’s time
• Summarize discussions and distribute summaries to LSAC members
• Share LSAC’s insights with UBC Library administrator