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. 

2018/2019 Committee Members

Co-chairs:

• Jeremy Buhler, Assessment Librarian
• Michelle Blackwell, Communications & Marketing Strategist
• Becky Potvin, Director of Communications (on leave)

Members:

• Stephen Adebola, Faculty of Medicine
• Julia Burnham, Faculty of Arts
• Stanley Chia, Faculty of Arts
• Kristin Conrad, Faculty of Arts
• Alicia Urquidi Diaz, Faculty of Arts
• Arwa Gazzaz, Faculty of Dentistry
• Monika Jandu, Faculty of Science
• Tuya Mendee, Sauder School of Business
• Michelle Ng, Faculty of Arts

Expectations

The 2018/19 LSAC will meet for three 90-minute meetings between October 2018 and April 2019. 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 2018/19 LSAC is co-chaired by Michelle Blackwell (Communications & Marketing Strategist) and Jeremy Buhler, (Assessment Librarian).  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