Libraries Council

The Libraries Council serves as a forum for communicating information, discussing and reviewing system-wide initiatives, and participating in the development of the Libraries budget and other plans.

Charge

The Libraries Council serves 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 reviews and makes recommendations on issues that impact the Libraries as identified by the Dean of University Libraries, the Libraries Cabinet, Libraries committees, and others. It serves as a sounding board for new initiatives or opportunities presented to the Libraries and contributes to the ongoing development, review, and implementation of the Libraries' strategic plan and the Libraries' Diversity Plan.

In order to facilitate communication and to provide an opportunity for feedback, members bring pertinent information to the Council about new policies, initiatives, or decisions from other groups and Libraries units. Likewise, members report decisions, plans, or policies from the Council to their respective units and groups.

Membership

The University Libraries Council consists of:

  • Members of the Libraries Cabinet
  • Heads of departments and programs from across the Libraries
  • Others designated by the Dean

Meetings

  • Meetings will be scheduled on the second Thursday of each month from 10:00 a.m.
  • Agendas and meeting materials will be distributed in advance of the meetings and meeting minutes will be posted on Staffweb.
    • The Assistant to the Dean of University Libraries coordinates and distributes agendas and accompanying documents and post minutes.
  • Council members are expected to send substitutes who are prepared to discuss agenda items and commit to action.
    • All interested persons are invited and welcome to attend meetings.
  • The Council is chaired by the Dean of University Libraries. The Assistant Director, Organization Development and Training tracks the work of the Council.

Roster of Members

  • Simon Neame, Dean of University Libraries*
  • Carolyn Aamot, Head, Gifts Program / Content Manager
  • Gordon Aamot, Director, Scholarly Communication and Publishing
  • Jessica Albano, Co-interim Director, Research Services / Head, Government Publications, Maps, Microforms, and Newspapers
  • Linda Ambre, Assistant to the Dean of University Libraries / Director, Libraries Facilities Operations and Events*
  • Tania Bardyn, Associate Dean for Health Sciences / Director, Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 5*
  • Jackie Belanger, Director, Assessment and Planning / Strategic Projects Librarian
  • Michael Biggins, Director, International Studies / Head, Slavic and East European Studies Section & Baltic Studies Librarian
  • Cathy Burroughs, Associate Director, NN/LM PNW
  • Robin Chin Roemer, Interim Director, Learning Services / Head of Instructional Design and Outreach Services
  • Annie Downey, Associate Dean of University Libraries, UW Tacoma*
  • Erin Grant, Director, Cataloging and Metadata Services
  • Sandy Hawley, Communications Director
  • Judith Henchy, Head, Southeast Asia Section / Special Assistant to the Dean of University Libraries for International Programs
  • Amanda Hornby, Head of Student Success
  • Emily Keller, Co-interim Director, Research Services / Political Science and Public Policy Librarian
  • Stephanie Lamson, Director, Preservation Services
  • Kathleen Larson, Assistant Dean for Financial and Administrative Services*
  • Richard S. Lewis, Associate Dean of University Libraries, UW Bothell & Cascadia College*
  • Bryna Lieberman, Director, Organization Development and Training
  • Laura Lillard, Director, Human Resources / Diversity Officer
  • Nicole Mitchell, Director, University of Washington Press*
  • Corey Murata, Director, Collection Assessment and Strategy
  • Lisa Oberg, Interim Director, Special Collections
  • Denise Pan, Senior Associate Dean of University Libraries for Collections and Strategic Partnerships*
  • Lauren Pressley, Senior Associate Dean of University Libraries for Research and Learning Services*
  • Siôn Romaine, Director, Acquisitions and Rapid Cataloging Services / Operations Coordinator for Collections and Strategic Partnerships
  • Jason Sokoloff, Co-interim Director, Research Services / Head, Foster Business Library
  • Kirsten Spillum, Interim Director, Access Services / Head, Central Circulation Services
  • Sheryl Stiefel, Assistant Dean of University Libraries for Advancement*
  • Christine Tawatao, Interim Co-director, Information Technology Services & Digital Strategies / Head, Web Services
  • Kimanthi Warren, Assistant Dean of University Libraries for Organizational Development and Inclusion*
  • Hyokyoung Yi, Interim Director, Tateuchi East Asia Library / Korea Studies Librarian
  • Anjanette Young, Interim Co-director, Information Technology Services & Digital Strategies / Head, Systems and Infrastructure
  • Vacant, Associate Dean for Distinctive Collections

* Libraries Cabinet Members