Libraries Council

Membership

The Council will consist of the members of the Libraries Cabinet, other direct reports to the Director of University Libraries, division heads from across the Libraries, the Bothell and Tacoma Campus Library Directors, the chair of the Strategic Planning Team, the Information Literacy Coordinator, and others designated by the Director. Council members are expected to send substitutes who are prepared to discuss agenda items and commit to action. The Council will be chaired by the Director of University Libraries.

Current Members

• *Betsy Wilson, Dean of University Libraries
• *Charles Chamberlin, Senior Associate Dean of University Libraries
• *Bill Jordan, Associate Dean of University Libraries, Resources Acquisition and Description/Information Technology Services
• *Paul Constantine, Associate Dean of University Libraries, Research and Instructional Services
• *Tim Jewell, Director of Information Resources, Collections and Scholarly Communication
• *Sherrilynne Fuller, Associate Dean of University Libraries and Director of Health Sciences Libraries
• *Cynthia Fugate, Associate Dean of University Libraries and Director of UW Bothell
• *Charles Lord, Associate Dean of University Libraries and Director of UW Tacoma
• Paula Walker, Assistant Director/Special Assistant to the Dean, Interim Head, East Asia Library
• Ann Lally, Head, Digital Initiatives
• Michael Biggins, Coordinator, International Studies
• Neil Rambo, Associate Director, Pacific Northwest Regional Medical Libraries, HSL
• Steve Hiller, Director of Assessment and Planning
• Cyndi Asmus, Director of Libraries Development
• Thom Deardorff, Head, Access Services Libraries and Copyright Officer
• Mel DeSart, Acting Head, Science Libraries
• Joe Kiegel, Head, Monographic Services
• Jill McKinstry, Director, Odegaard Undergraduate Library (OUGL) and Special Assistant to the Dean for Undergraduate Education and Programs
• Nancy Huling, Head, Reference and Research Services
• Jim Stickman, Head, Serials Services Division
• Carla Rickerson, Head, Special Collections
• Gary Menges, Preservation Administrator
• Judith Henchy, Special Assistant to the Dean for International Programs
• Elaine Jennerich, Director of Organization Development & Training
• Judy Tsou, Chair, Strategic Planning Team
• Jennifer Ward, Head, Web Services
• Laura Lillard, Diversity Officer
• Cathy Burroughs, Associate Director, NN/LM/PNW
• Barbara Miles, InForum Steering Committee Designee
• Erin Sharwell, Staff Development and Training Committee Designee
• Linda Ambre, Assistant to the Dean

*Libraries Cabinet Members

Charge

The Libraries Council will serve as a forum for communicating information, discussing and reviewing system-wide initiatives, and participating in the development of the Libraries budget and other plans. The Council also will review and make recommendations on issues that impact the Libraries as identified by the Director of University Libraries, the Libraries Cabinet, Libraries committees, and others. It will serve as a sounding board for new initiatives or opportunities presented to the Libraries and will contribute to the ongoing development, review, and implementation of the Libraries strategic plan.

In order to facilitate communication and to provide an opportunity for feedback, members will bring pertinent information to the Council about new policies, initiatives, or decisions from other groups and Libraries units such as Information Resources Council, Research and Instructional Services, Resources and Collection Management Services and Health Sciences Libraries and Information Center. Likewise, members will report decisions, plans, or policies from the Council to their respective units.

Meetings

Meetings will be scheduled on the second Thursday of each month from 8:30-10:30am.

Agendas and meeting materials will be distributed in advance of the meetings. Meeting notes will be maintained. Agendas and meeting notes will be posted on staffweb.