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.
What is the LSAC?
Library Student Advisory Committee (LSAC) members help UBC Library learn about current student needs so the library can plan its services accordingly.
Don’t use the library much? No worries! We want to hear from you too. 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.
How does 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.
What happens at LSAC meetings?
Members are invited to attend four meetings between November and April.
At each committee meeting, we invite librarians and library staff to facilitate discussions on specific topics about library spaces, services and programs. In these discussions LSAC 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.
How do you join the LSAC?
We invite new members to join the LSAC every year in early fall.
Expectations and Commitments
The LSAC will meet four times between November and April. The 2026/27 LSAC will be shifting to a hybrid model, that includes both an in-person meeting and virtual meetings on Zoom.
Each meeting runs for up to 60-minutes, and meeting times are 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 scheduled meetings
The LSAC is co-chaired by Anna Moorhouse, Communications and Marketing Manager, 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
- Send follow-up communications to debrief LSAC members after each meeting
- Share LSAC data and insights with UBC Library leadership
Questions?
Contact Anna Moorhouse (anna.moorhouse[at]ubc.ca) with any questions you have about the UBC Library Student Advisory Committee.
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