Library Committee

Library Committee 2021-2022

Mission:  

The Library Committee will concern itself with matters pertaining to the university library, including information technology as it pertains to the mission of the university library.

Corresponding Administrator(s): 

Dean of the University Library

Members 2021-2022

Chair, Rosemary Caron (Spring 2022); Katherine Aydelotte (Fall 2021)
Dan Beller-McKenna, COLA (Spring proxy Melissa Ryan)
Rosemarie Came, CEPS 
John Hasseldine, Paul College
Will Smiley (Fall 2021); Greg McMahon (proxy, Spring 2022), COLA
Joseph Terry, COLA 
Susan Siggelakis, COLA
Anna Wainwright, COLA

Charges, 2021-2022

1. (carryover) In consultation with the library dean, library budget committee, and library faculty, determine and assess the library’s spending priorities both within a given academic year, and over the medium term. What is the overall philosophy and strategy for the library budget? Are there opportunities for input from faculty and students in these processes? Are there opportunities to better communicate how this works to UNH faculty?  
2.  (carryover) Monitor the implementation of the Huron report recommendations.  
3. Follow up on Open Access discussion with Marian McCord at 03/29/21 meeting. What initiatives are happening at UNH in this area? Should there be a separate library committee dealing with open access? Consult with agenda committee to determine a date by which LC will present a report to the Senate.  
4. Work with the Agenda Committee to identify whether the mission statement of the Faculty Senate Library Committee should be updated. Note that library faculty would like LC to ascertain, clarify, and communicate the purpose and scope of LC given the library's college status (i.e. with faculty and dean); as well as to clarify and/or update the committee’s mission statement. 
5. Committee will advise/consult with DRC Ad Hoc Committee to ensure a robust understanding of “information literacy” and its role in a general education curriculum.  
6. With regard to collection policies and journal cancellations, monitor and assess communication processes with departmental liaisons. Send suggestions for improvement to the library dean, associate dean, and library faculty chair for consideration as necessary and appropriate. 

Library Committee 2022-2023

Mission:  

The Library Committee will concern itself with matters pertaining to the university library, including information technology as it pertains to the mission of the university library.

Corresponding Administrator(s):   

Dean of the University Library

Members 2022-2023

Chair, Kathrine Aydelott, Library
Melissa Ryan, COLA
Rosemarie Came, CEPS 
Will Smiley, COLA
Joseph Terry, COLA 
Anna Wainwright, COLA
Andrew Conroy, COLSA

Charges 2022-2023

1. (carryover) In consultation with the library dean, library budget committee, and library faculty, determine and assess the library’s spending priorities both within a given academic year, and over the medium term. What is the overall philosophy and strategy for the library budget? Are there opportunities for input from faculty and students in these processes? Are there opportunities to better communicate how this works to UNH faculty?  
2. Follow up on Open Access discussion with Marian McCord and Elita Exline. What initiatives are happening at UNH in this area? Are there ways in which faculty can increase momentum in this area?
3. Committee will advise/consult with DRC Ad Hoc Committee to ensure a robust understanding of “information literacy” and its role in a general education curriculum.
4. With regard to collection policies and journal cancellations, monitor and assess communication processes with departmental liaisons. Send suggestions for improvement to the library dean, associate dean, and library faculty chair for consideration as necessary and appropriate. 
5. Collaborate with SVPAA Ziemer, the SAC and the ITC to develop a plan to form a syllabus repository.

Library Committee 2020-2021

Mission: 

The Library Committee will concern itself with matters pertaining to the university library, including information technology as it pertains to the mission of the university library.

Corresponding Administrators: 

1) Chief Information Officer and 2) Dean of the University Library

Members 2020-2021

Chair, John Hasseldine, Accounting and Finance PAUL
Laurie Chapman-Bosco (Fall Proxy, Tom Davis) Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems COLSA
Phillip Deen, UNH Manchester
Betsy Coleman (as proxy for Wheeler Ruml), Computer Science CEPS
Donna Schefer (as proxy for Don Robin), Communication Sciences & Disorders, HHS 
Susan Siggelakis, Political Science  COLA 
Will Smiley, Classics, Humanities, and Italian COLA
Daniel Beller-McKenna, Music COLA 

2020-2021 Charges 

COVID-related charges: 

Monitor and report on access to library materials for the university community under yellow, orange, and red COVID conditions

Other Charges: 

1. In consultation with the library faculty and dean, determine the current system whereby the library sets its spending priorities both within a given academic year, and over the medium term. Are there opportunities for input from faculty and students in these processes?
2. In consultation with the library faculty and dean, develop a graphic representation and associated numerical data showing the current spending priorities of the Durham library system, Manchester Library, and Law Library on services in support of the university’s academic mission. Consider items related to the acquisition of new printed materials, maintenance of current printed materials, acquisition of new electronic materials, maintenance of current electronic materials, and providing instruction to the university community. Consider also presenting information about the balance of costs associated with library faculty, staff, and student workers, as well as the operating costs of the library.
   1. Rationale: There are concerns that the Huron data associated with the library costs do not provide accurate information and reasonable comparisons.
3. Monitor the implementation of the Huron report recommendations

Library Committee 2019-2020

Mission:  

The Library Committee will concern itself with matters pertaining to the university library, including information technology as it pertains to the mission of the university library.

Members 2019-2020

Chair, John Hasseldine
Phillip Deen, UNH Manchester
Marc Herold, Economics  PAUL
Jeffrey Halpern, Chemical Engineering  CEPS
Don Robin (Fall proxy Donna Schefer), Communication Sciences & Disorders  HHS
Mike Merenda,  Management  PAUL
Joseph Terry, Communication COLA

Corresponding Administrators: 

1) Chief Information Officer and 2) Dean of the University Library

Charges

1. Collaborate with the Dean in monitoring the condition and state of the library collections including data resources. Within this general charge are identified the following high priorities: a) escalated attention to the sustainable collections budget model and other budget impacts; b) fostering interest in open access alternatives on campus. In consultation with the Dean, ensure that the library faculty, staff, and collections are appropriately and adequately funded.
2. Examine and make recommendations on how to strengthen the liaison program, if appropriate. Make sure our lines of communication with the designated library liaisons in each department of the college are in place and functioning properly to make liaisons aware of the upcoming changes affecting the infrastructure, the current collections and the accessing of digital resources in the future.
3. Work with Dean Tara Fulton to identify library initiatives that have an impact on the academic mission. Some suggested items: Collection space planning, ideas for Dimond Library space revitalization, data management services, digital scholarship support, and the questions of how the library plays a role in NEASC student learning outcomes assessment.
4. Work to establish a policy for deciding which electronic journals will be made available for faculty members and students to access through the library, along with a list of suggestions for alternative means of access to journals that the library is unable to provide for budgetary reasons.

5. Work with the Dean to review the Library’s Draft Strategic Plan and provide input on communication and consultation relating to the Strategic Plan.

Charges for Academic Year 2018-19

1. Collaborate with the Dean in monitoring the condition and state of the library collections including data resources. Within this general charge are identified the following high priorities: a) escalated attention to the sustainable collections budget model and other budget impacts; b) fostering interest in open access alternatives on campus; c) preparing the campus for a new Library Services Platform.
2. Examine and make recommendations how to strengthen the liaison program, if appropriate. Make sure our lines of communication with the designated library liaisons in each department of the college are in place and functioning properly to make liaisons aware of the upcoming changes affecting the infrastructure, the current collections and the accessing of digital resources in the future.
3. Work with the VP for Finance and Administration to create and implement a firm plan for appropriate climate control systems for the collections storage facility.
4. In consultation with the Dean, ensure that the library faculty, staff, and collections are appropriately and adequately funded.
5. Work with Dean Tara Fulton to identify library initiatives that have impact on the academic mission. Some suggested items: Collection space planning, ideas for Dimond Library space revitalization, data management services, digital scholarship support, and the questions how the library plays a role in NEASC student learning outcomes assessment.

Standing Charge

The charges from the Agenda Committee shall comprise the major and first-order work of the Library Committee. However, the Committee may pursue additional issues in pursuit of its mission, stated above. If the additional issue interferes with the timelines stated in the charges above, the Committee must receive permission from the Agenda Committee before proceeding. If the additional interest does not interfere with the established timelines, the Committee must inform the Agenda Committee.

Library Committee Membership 2018-2019

• Daniel Chavez, Languages, Literatures, & Cultures, COLA, chair
• Sachiko Akiyama, Art & Art History, COLA
• Christopher Bauer, Chemistry, CEPS 
• John Berst, Theatre & Dance, COLA
• Bob Eshbch, Music, COLA
• Mike Merenda, Management, PCBE
• Donna Schefer, Communication Science Disorders, CHHS
• Rosemary Taylor, Nursing, CHHS
• Sterling Tomellini, Chemistry, CEPS