SMCC Student Library Advisory Board
Program Information:
The Student Library Advisory Board is an opportunity for students to effect positive change in Library services at SMCC while gaining valuable leadership and community participation skills. This is an unpaid volunteer position.
Purpose:
The purpose of the Student Library Advisory Board is to provide a channel of communication between students and Library faculty. The Board will serve to provide feedback and suggestions about ways in which the Library can better serve the SMCC community. Students will be encouraged to suggest agenda items of concern for the consideration of the Board at meetings.
Examples of the types of topics Advisory Board members can help with:
- How does the library reconsider its current space with a remodel? What areas of the library do students want changes in?
- How can the library be more inviting for students to use?
- What kind of programming events does the library need to have that would better support student needs?
- Does the library's website meet student needs and is it easy to use?
Benefits to Students:
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Help to improve the Library experience to best meet student needs
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Obtain valuable leadership experience and enhance resume through participation on an advisory board.
Expectations for Student Members:
Students will weigh in on agenda items proposed by the Library faculty. Students members may suggest agenda items for consideration of the board relating to library services and areas for targeted improvement.. Most significantly, student members will act as leaders and liaisons between fellow students and the Library. Students are asked to attend all meetings.
Time Commitment:
Meetings will take place monthly and will last an hour.
