Library Student Advisory Committee

What is the LSAC?

The committee helps inform UBC Library decisions by providing insight into the needs and experiences of students.

How does the LSAC help inform library decisions?

The LSAC is a focus group for the library, which helps us gather student feedback on specific topics brought to the group by our librarians and library staff. While the LSAC is not a governance or decision-making body, the library highly values the data collected from LSAC meetings and the input offered by its members.

Who can join the LSAC?

We invite up to ten new members to join the LSAC every year. We welcome all current undergraduate and graduate students on UBC Vancouver campus to apply.

Familiarity with UBC Library is not required, as the LSAC’s primary role is to shed light on students’ needs, regardless of whether they are active library users. Don’t use the library much? No worries! We want to hear from you too.

How often does the LSAC meet?

Members attend four meetings, scheduled between November and April during the academic year.

The 2026/27 LSAC will be shifting to a hybrid model that includes both in-person and virtual meetings. Each meeting runs for up to 60-minutes, and meeting times are set in consultation with LSAC members.

What happens at LSAC meetings?

Each meeting is a facilitated discussion on specific topics brought to the committee by our librarians and library staff. In these discussions members have an opportunity to share their own experiences and observations, learn from fellow students, and help shape UBC Library’s contribution to the student experience.

What are the expectations for members?

Committee members are expected to:

• Provide a student perspective on library spaces, services, programs and collections.
• Actively participate in LSAC discussions.
• Engage with peers in a thoughtful, respectful manner.
• Attend at least three of the four annual scheduled meetings.

Who leads the committee meetings?

The LSAC is co-chaired by Anna Moorhouse, UBC Library Communications and Marketing Manager, and joined by various librarians and library staff as guest co-chairs.

Co-chairs commit to:

• Foster an environment where all are comfortable speaking.
• Plan meetings with care, to make the most of everyone’s time.
• Send follow-up communications  to debrief LSAC members after each meeting.
• Share LSAC data and insights with UBC Library leadership.

How do I join the LSAC?

We invite new members to join the LSAC every year in early fall.

Questions?

Contact Anna Moorhouse (anna.moorhouse[at]ubc.ca) with any questions you have about the UBC Library Student Advisory Committee.