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.
2021/2022 Committee Members
Chair:
- Michelle Blackwell, Director, Communications & Marketing, UBC Library
Members:
- Alannah Berson, Faculty of Arts
- John Deppe, Applied Science
- Elisha Facundo, Faculty of Arts
- Emma Gunn, Faculty of Science
- Antonio Jimenez Castellanos, Faculty of Science
- Violetta Lapinski, Faculty of Arts
- Jashanbir Nandha, Faculty of Arts
- Tarannum Puri, Faculty of Science
- Emma Reiter, Faculty of Education
- Tajdeep Singh Sandhu, Faculty of Arts
Expectations
The 2021/22 LSAC will meet virtually for three 90-minute meetings between October 2021 and April 2022. 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 2021/22 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
2016-2017
2015-2016
2014-2015
- October 29, 2014 , Library Overview PowerPoint
- November 26, 2014
- January 22, 2015 , UBC Library Learning Spaces Presentation
- February 26, 2015
- March 26, 2015