The Library Committee is a Standing Committee of the Senate, with the following responsibilities:
- Advising the University Librarian on matters related to the operations of the UCW Library.
- Serving as a liaison between the Library and UCW Community. This committee will provide perspectives and advice on matters including, but not limited to:
- Collection development
- Information competency
- Library operations and services
- Strategies for integrating Library programming with other instructional, research and service activities at the University
- Providing input on updating relevant Library policies and procedures.
- Acting as ambassadors of the Library to the wider UCW Community.
Committee Membership
Position/Member |
Name |
Term |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President Academic | Dr. Mazi Shirvani | Ex Officio |
|
Associate Vice President Teaching, Learning & Scholarship
|
Dr. Stephanie Chu | Ex Officio |
| University Librarian | Brenda Mathenia | Ex Officio |
| Program Chair | Michele Vincenti | 2024.02 – 2026.01 |
| Faculty Representative (1) – ACSS | Dr. Hamed Taherdoost | 2024.02 – 2026.01 |
|
Faculty Representative (2) – Graduate |
Dr. Min Beom Kay | 2023.11 – 2025.10 |
| Faculty Representative (3) | Ujal Ibrahim | 2024.02 – 2026.01 |
|
Faculty Representative (4) |
Dr. Abedeh Gholidoust | 2023.11 – 2025.10 |
| Student Representative | Arya Patel | 2023.11- 2024.10 |
| Library Staff Member | Emily Gunn | (non-voting) |
| UAP Representative | Michael Twist | (non-voting) |
| Director of Student Affairs and Services (or designate) | Taniya Dehghani | (non-voting) |
| Senate Secretary/Recording Secretary | Adrian Mitescu/Saleiha Sharif | Ex Officio (non-voting) |
The Committee meets on an as-needed basis, with a minimum of four meetings per year; meetings are usually closed. For any questions, please contact the Senate Secretariat at [email protected].
