Are you interested in helping the library meet the needs of the student population? Want to help our students better take advantage of library services, resources, and facilities?
APPLY HERE: http://tinyurl.com/cookSAB
Mission:
The Albert S. Cook Library recognizes the importance of student contribution to library policies, services, facilities, resources, and programming. The Cook Library Student Advisory Board (CL-SAB) is a student led group that works to advise as well as actively lead initiatives in these areas.
What does CL-SAB do?
- advise library administration and committees on library policies, services, facilities, resources, and programming
- actively promote library resources, services, and programs to greater campus community
- plan and execute an annual fundraising activity to fund the CL-SAB
- make decisions on how to spend the CL-SAB fund for library resources or programs
- plan and execute student centered programming and/or services
What is the time commitment?
Two to three all-member group meetings (a meal or snacks with be provided) per semester, plus additional committee meetings as required. Events as required.
How is the group structured?
The board will have a maximum of 10 student representatives (undergraduate and graduate students) and 3 Albert S. Cook Library Leadership Institute (A-LIST) students. The current subcommittees include:
- Library user experience – advises and seeks general student feedback on library related experiences as directed by the library committees and administration. Will work to improve the library for students
- Outreach and marketing – will work to promote library resources, services, and programs to greater campus community
- Fundraising and event planning – leads annual fundraising events and coordinates any board sponsored student programs
A Librarian will serve as board advisor and will work with the A-LIST students in developing meeting agendas.
How long is the term?
The term is 1 academic year, renewable with permission of the librarian advisor.
How can it help me?
- this is an opportunity for students to grow their leadership skills and give back to the university community.
- students will have the ability to influence and create meaningful changes within the library to benefit themselves and their classmates
- students in this founding cohort will help to shape the trajectory of this group
Email: jgarczynski@towson.edu for more information.
